How can educational institutions improve the employability of their students for evolving tech jobs?

Did you know when it comes to making future decisions, students prioritize professional results over academics? According to the latest edition of India Today’s Student Report, 49% of them regard future employment possibilities to be the most significant consideration in selecting whether or not to attend university.

And with good reason! Students want to know that their degree will help them get a good career in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing environment. However, many students believe they are unprepared for a career and are requesting more personal counselling, employer contacts, and advanced digital expertise. 

Examine your students’ employability and determine the skill gap  

According to recent data from a leading employability survey, the IT sector employed more than 3 million undergraduates and postgrads. Only 25% of graduate engineers and 10% to 20% of non-technical graduates are certified as “attractive to employers” by the country’s IT and ITES divisions. Academic institutions must take massive steps to address the issue of skill gaps by conducting organized employability evaluations. 

Scientific evaluations are used to analyze a candidate’s strengths, limitations, talents, personality, and temperament, as well as to plan and develop a career path and offer guidance for improved performance. 

Invest in customized, technology-assisted education

The demand for highly trained personnel is increasing. According to a recent Journal examination of industry data, more than 40% of IT executives now hold a college diploma. IT services is expected to employ more college grads than those with only a high school diploma or less by 2025. Technology-enhanced learning can help us stay up with demand while also providing opportunities for existing employees to develop new skills. Artificial intelligence-based learning technologies created in the last decade offer enormous promise to personalize education, increase college preparedness and accessibility, and improve educational results. 

Most significantly, technology-assisted learning has the ability to reduce socioeconomic and success inequalities among children. Learning engineering, a method that integrates learning research, data, and digital technology, is one of the goals of Initiative. The IIHT’s academic learning solutions, which provides technology-based learning approaches, tools, is easily accessible.  We think these technologies have the potential to democratize learning technology and foster a worldwide community of learning researchers in higher education. 

Focus heavily on the overall development
  

Companies actively seek people who are not just experts in their fields, but also well-rounded individuals with impeccable business etiquette and excellent soft skills. According to recent research titled “Fueling India’s Talent Transformation,” a substantial percentage of technical graduates lack essential soft skills. 

Soft skills development, which includes analytical and logical thinking, actionable insights, presentation pitching, team building, innovative thinking, and problem-solving, must be provided to students by academic institutions. 

Gamification 

Gamification on IIHT’s academic learning solutions platform is a method of increasing student engagement by presenting exercises as games and/or motivating learners to play and compete with others (e.g., through leaderboards and awards). By providing learners with enjoyable chances for practice and utilizing peers as commitment devices, both methods can enhance learner motivation and effort.

Offer Virtual Projects 

A virtual project, as intended, allows students to apply what you’ve learned in school to a real-world situation. It counts as experience, which is valuable while looking for work after graduation. Graduation projects are mandatory at certain institutions and are included in the curriculum. 

Being an intern allows students to learn skills and develop traits in addition to gaining experiences. Soft skills, also known as transferable abilities, are desirable since they are applicable to any profession, company, or sector. 

Collaboration, leadership skills, communications, understanding, judgement, and problem-solving skills will all improve. And they are only a few examples. 

Work from anywhere at any time. Find out what your students are passionate about and meet people from all around the world. 

Increase students’ employability and continued prospects at the same time. A virtual project is worthwhile for a student’s  CV and personal objectives. 

Conclusion 

To enhance graduate employability, a lot of work is required. However, by carefully investing in these aspects, colleges can help their students make the most of their careers – not just after graduation, but throughout their lives.