Preparing Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow

Date

15 January 2025

Time

10:00:00 - 13:00:00

Stage

Physics Auditorium

Venue

Cochin University of Science & Technology

Session Overview

In this session, experts will explore how higher education can better prepare students for the rapidly evolving job market. Topics will include skills development in areas such as critical thinking, adaptability, and digital literacy, alongside a growing emphasis on soft skills and cross-cultural competence. The session will address innovative approaches to learning, including integration of micro-credentials, stackable certificates, and digital badges. Emerging trends such as experiential learning, entrepreneurship programmes, interdisciplinary projects, and real-world problem-solving will also be discussed. Additionally, the role of AI in career guidance and predictive analytics for job readiness will be highlighted. Attendees will gain insights into curriculum adjustments that promote employability, equipping graduates to thrive in a dynamic and technology-driven workforce.

K Ravi Raman

Professor K Ravi Raman

Member, Kerala State Planning Board

Moderator

K. K. SAJU

Professor K. K. SAJU

Vice-Chancellor, Kannur University

Panelist

Seeram Ramakrishna

Professor Seeram Ramakrishna

Professor of materials engineering at the National University of Singapore Mechanical Engineering Department

Panelist

Stéphan Vincent-Lancrin

Dr. Stéphan Vincent-Lancrin

Senior Analyst and Head of Division at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (Directorate for Education and Skills)

Panelist

Rajesh Pankaj

Dr. Rajesh Pankaj

Director and Head of Higher Education, School Education ( FICCI ARISE), Skill Development and Edtech sectors at FICCI

Panelist

Ritin Malhotra

Mr. Ritin Malhotra

Regional Director (Asia) at Times Higher Education, London

Panelist

Ravin Nair

Mr. Ravin Nair

Managing Director of QS I-GAUGE, India

Panelist

Arunkumar V A.

Dr. Arunkumar V A.

Director, IHRD

Panelist

M. Abdul Rahiman

Dr. M. Abdul Rahiman

Director, LBS Centre for Science & Technology

Panelist

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