How Skill-Based Learning Is Reshaping Career Paths Across Industries

The New Education Policy 2023 has incorporated a holistic and integrated approach towards education where the focus is on multi-disciplinary learning, promoting critical and creative thinking with emphasis on skill development through Action Learning.

- SUPRIYA PATTANAYAK

Integrating it with building a comfort with technology and digital resources, a future-ready workforce can take the nation to greater heights.

There is an increased emphasis on the fact that higher education institutions need to target exponential growth to build a workforce that is future-ready and can leverage technology to lay the right foundation.

Skill-integrated higher education is the primary requirement for developing a workforce that is well-prepared for the industry. It is crucial to amalgamate diverse curriculums and models that prioritize sustainable livelihoods, leading to enhanced employability and the spark of entrepreneurship.

The current need calls for an urgent focus on experiential and practical learning, which can bring about a significant transformation. The government is also actively promoting the creation of an industry-ready workforce through various means, such as the implementation of National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) in universities.