By Abhishek Ajmera, Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer, UNIVO
The success of a nation rests in the hands of its youth, and India’s future shines bright with a staggering 65% of the population comprising young individuals.
UNIVO recognizes this potential and is dedicated to unlocking it through accessible and affordable online higher education. By offering a wide range of 60+ online degree programs from top-tier universities worldwide, UNIVO empowers the youth with sustainable learning outcomes and increased employability prospects.
The rising demand for online higher education, as highlighted by a KPMG report, signifies a promising shift towards a skilled and qualified workforce. With online higher education leading the charge, India is poised to become a global powerhouse and the skill capital of the world.
Mr. Sarvesh Agrawal, CEO and Founder, Internshala
In today’s professional era which is dynamically advancing with technology and has a cut-throat competition, it has become a necessity for young professionals and job aspirants to focus on their skill sets. Along with being digitally savvy, having future skills is quintessential to complement their degrees. Internshala is a huge advocate of skill building and experiential learning through in-demand skill training and internships to enable the students in becoming career ready. In fact, a standout change over the past couple of years has been the drift of young students and professionals towards e-learning for their skilling and upskilling needs. With advancing technology and the Covid outbreak, a major chunk of students and professionals are leveraging online training which has updated content, is affordable, and easily accessible. The education industry is also making use of video conferencing apps to connect with students when not able to conduct offline classes, using digital apps like YouTube and others.
Having said that, the onus to enable skilling among today’s youth lies with our educators – trainers, and teachers. The teaching community needs to be adept with rapid tech advancements and come up with innovative ways of imparting education to their students. A major factor here is technology. The advancements in this sector is truly enabling and has the potential to assist the teaching community in driving creativity in their educating process and encouraging a holistic skill development of the students.
Dr. Adit Desai, Co-founder, DocTutorials
Reskilling and upskilling have become mandates in the corporate world. The changing dynamics of the startup landscape, with the introduction of disruptive technologies like AI and ML, along with the ever-evolving digital marketing space and increased cyber threats, have compelled both large and small companies to seek professionals equipped with the necessary skills to overcome these challenges. This has led to a significant reorganisation in the HR sector worldwide, making reskilling imperative for the workforce. Once seen as luxuries or leisure pursuits, executive education and upskilling have now become almost prerequisites for securing employment. Additionally, this change has given teachers and trainers specialising in these abilities a significant opportunity to be acknowledged for their expertise, which was previously taken for granted. It is an incredibly exciting space, and the next five years will favour those who dedicate sufficient time to learning and successfully applying these skills.”
Mr. Himmat Singh Dhillon, Headmaster, The Lawrence School, Sanawar
The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2023 is Skilling teachers, trainers, and youth for a transformative future. Join the Community of Learners at The Lawrence School, Sanawar this World Youth Skills Day, as we unite with the global community to acknowledge the potential of young people to be catalysts for change and make a commitment to providing them with the skills and opportunities they need to build a prosperous and sustainable world for all. Together, we can shape a brighter future where no young person is left behind. Let us be the change.
