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From World of Study to World of WorkNovember 6, 2015
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About Wadhwani Foundation
• Nominated by President Obama to become Trustee of Kennedy Center
• Forbes 400 richest American
• Member of the Gates Buffet Giving Pledge; Committed to donating 80% of his wealth through philanthropy
• Chairman, Wadhwani Foundation which he started in 2000
• CEO Symphony Technology Group which he built from startup to $3 billion in less than 10 years
Enable large scale job creation through entrepreneurship
Accelerate employability through skill development
Empower the educated disabled
Impact policies to accelerate economic activity
Promote world class research and innovation
Accelerating economic development in emerging economies - creating and fulfilling millions of jobs
India’s Demographic DividendChange in working age population (2025 less 2015)
• India will account for 20% world’s working age population• Only 7% of India’s working age population has vocational
education.
Source: Global Demographics, Macquarie, September 2015
India’s Demographic DividendAverage Age
Source: Global Demographics, Macquarie, September 2015
India has the world’s youngest population
India’s GDP trends
• Most of vocational education focused on Manufacturing industry• 58% of India’s GDP now comes from Services Sector Distribution of Work Force
Key Growth Sectors – For Job Growth
Services Sector• BFSI• Healthcare• Hospitality & Tourism• Retail / e-commerce• IT/Ites• Telecom• Beauty & Wellness• Security• Food Processing• Education & Training• Construction• Transport, Logistics & Supply
Manufacturing• Automotive• Pharma• Defence• Core Sector (Gas, Petroleum, Steel, Minerals)• Consumer goods & Durables
College and High School Graduates Ill-Equipped for Industry
Types of Skills Required
Three Core Skills• Academic Skills• Employability Skills• Domain / Technical Skills
Employability Skills For global Economy• 4Cs
• Critical Thinking and problem solving• Communication• Collaboration• Creativity and innovation
• Information, media and technology skills• Life and career skills
Why Skills are so important
Satisfy job requirements/qualifications
Quantifiably stratify job applicants
Transferrable
Command higher salaries
Grow professionally and personally
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Cross Cutting Skills for 21st Century Work Place
Communicating With Peers• Providing information in-person, electronically, or via social media; creating targeted messaging to influence an
intended audience
Establishing & Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships• Developing constructive and collaborative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time
Researching / Gathering Information• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information via meetings, interviews, or web-based or more-
formal research
Communicating with Persons Outside the Organisation• Leveraging media to communicate with people outside the organization, representing it to customers, the public,
government, and other external sources
Interacting with Computers• Using computers and computer systems to set up functions, enter and analyze data, or process information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems• Using analytical skills to inform decision making and problem solving
Thinking Creatively• Developing, designing, or creating new content, ideas, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
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Core Skills
Basic Skills
• Oral Communications• Reading, Esp.
Understanding & following Instructions
• Basic Arithmetic• Writing
Higher-Order Thinking Skills
• Problem Solving Skills• Learning Skills,
strategies• Creative, innovative
thinking• Decision making
Affective Skills and Traits
• Dependability / Responsibility• Positive Attitude towards work• Punctuality• Interpersonal skills,
cooperation, working in team• Self-confidence, Positive self-
image• Adaptability, flexibility• Enthusiasm, Motivation• Self-discipline, self-
management• Appropriate dress, grooming• Honesty, Integrity• Ability to work without
supervision
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What can you do?
Use MOOCs to learn new areas
Document what you learn• Create e portfolio
Network with people
Do Group Projects
Teach others
Attend / Organise Seminars & Conferences
Apply your learning in local community / University
Do internships
Work Part time / Start Campus companies
Have a Mentor
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What can you do?
Innovative thinking on placement
Invite Guest Lectures during the year.
Have student committees for placement
Creatively use Faculty Members
Have placement brochures
Use social media for networking with potential employers
Leverage Alumni
Start your own company
Questions ?
Thank You