Skills and Education

Time: August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venues: Venue 3 - Skills Bay Format: Panel Discussion

As industries evolve and job roles become more skill-intensive, the integration of skills into higher education is no longer optional—it's essential for future readiness. This session explores how skill integration is transforming higher education into a more dynamic, outcome-driven system. The discussion will highlight the growing need to embed employability skills within curricula to prepare students for a fast-changing job market and ensure a smoother transition from classroom to career. The session will also focus on how Universities in Kerala can integrate skills into academic curriculum.

Speakers

Young J Rho

Professor, Tech University , Korea

Gopal Devanahalli

President, Skilling, Wadhwani Foundation

Omjiwan Gupta

Education Leader - India and South Asia, Adobe

Sushmit Chakraborty

Manager, South Asia, Industry Engagement, Deakin University

Sandeep Girotra

Executive Director & Chief Human Resource Officer

Dr Jiju P Alex Moderator

Member, Kerala State Planning Board