Building the Next Generation of Tech Professionals - Transformative Trends Reshaping Academia

• 85% of hiring for tech freshers came from tech companies, with growing interest coming from GCCs and start-ups
• Freshers increasingly gravitating towards GCCs owing to competitive salaries and benefits, flexible work environments and growth opportunities, while start-ups provide dynamic work environment with a freedom to experiment and strong mentorship

Colleges are seeing an increasing focus on skills-based hiring which is also resulting in redesigning of the placement hiring tests.

Top skills technical skills in demand: 

• Software Programming/Coding
• AI/ML Analytics
• CAD/Graphic Designing
• Cyber Security 

Top soft skills in demand:

• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking
• Creativity

• Rethinking Education: 60%+ Colleges Prioritize Emerging Tech for Industry-Ready Graduates o Industry collaborations remain the key driver navigating this shift
• Internships Acting as a Gateway to Industry Readiness and Candidate Assessment
• Fostering a Culture of Entrepreneurship: From Startups to the Gig Economy

Students

• Develop Practical Skills
• Enhance Soft Skills
• Sharpen Problem Solving and Creative Thinking Skills
• Stay Updated with Emerging Technologies
• Learnability 

Industry

• Open more Avenues for Academia 
• Partnerships
• Remain Ahead of the Tech Curve

Institutions and Governing Bodies

• Focus on the Fundamentals
• Add Nano Degrees for New Age Technologies
• Focus on Experiential Learning and Soft Skills
• Build Flexibility in Course Completion
• Drive more Industry Partnerships
• Training the Faculty and Increased focus on Research
• Make PHD Programs more effective