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Graduate Employability and Emerging Skills in India
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This report examines the challenges affecting graduate employability in India, evaluates the role of various stakeholders, and provides strategic recommendations to bridge the gap between academic learning and workforce demands. The key findings highlight significant issues such as skill gaps and outdated education models, a disconnect between academia and industry, the limited impact of government initiatives, and the increasing demand for emerging skills. To address these challenges, the report recommends integrating vocational skills into higher education to blend academic learning with practical, job-relevant training. It also emphasizes the importance of career counseling to help students make informed career choices and develop industry-aligned skills. Incorporating digital literacy training across all programs is essential to equip graduates with the technological competencies required in the modern workplace. Additionally, embedding life skills in the curriculum will enhance communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. The adoption of micro-credentials is also proposed, allowing students to earn and accumulate skills and qualifications incrementally, promoting flexibility and lifelong learning. These measures aim to enhance graduate employability and ensure that higher education aligns more effectively with the evolving needs of the job market.
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India
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Asia
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2025-02
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)