“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin.

The four years it takes to earn a BCA, MCA, or BE in computer science are frequently referred to as a student’s “prime years.” They learn, grow, and explore throughout these years without having to worry about adult obligations.

However, there is rising worry that these years are not being utilized properly and that too many students are squandering their time by seeking a degree that will not result in a lucrative career or are going to keep them up with the technological advancements. We’ll go into more depth about it in this blog.

The Indian school system somehow doesn’t produce young people who are employable. Recent graduates aren’t genuinely prepared for the workforce. Universities are more focused on the year-old curriculum, and this is evident from the fact that the curriculum hasn’t been revised in years for most of the graduation or post-graduation courses. Students are just blindly learning the technologies that are no more prevalent. In colleges and universities, the candidates are not exposed to the most recent technology developments and are being fed with dying technologies.

Somehow, the educational system fails to turn forth young people who are employable and an asset to the organization. Recent college grads aren’t really ready for the workforce. The fact that the curriculum hasn’t been updated in years and they are still working with the year-old syllabus. Students are simply learning outdated technologies which will not help them to acquire jobs that are paying well due to the lack latest technological expertise. Candidates need to be exposed to the most recent technological advancements at colleges and universities to make them industry-ready.

MNCs acquire candidates with the latest technical expertise to work for them than to contribute to academics since they provide excellent salary packages which leaves us with less talent having the latest technological expertise. This also leads to professors who are less knowledgeable teaching students using those unrevised courses.

Because the process of revising the syllabus takes so long so why colleges do not update their curriculum. It is also seen that the revision of academic syllabus is done by people who lack in-depth knowledge of the technology or the industry. The show doesn’t end here to get the revised syllabus in force it requires too many approvals.

Here is what can be done to help overcome this.

1. The curriculum syllabus has to be updated more frequently, and if changes are made, the opinions of industry leaders should be taken into consideration.
2. Professors should be encouraged to attend more workshops and seminars so they can gain access to more advanced technological knowledge. Industry leaders and experts should be invited to share their knowledge with the professors and students to bridge the skill gap.
3. Final-year projects should receive extra attention to ensure that students learn valuable skills and gain practical experience with cutting-edge technologies.
4. The teaching of technologies like PHP, MySQL, Oracle, React JS, Node JS and various others by professors should be encouraged. This can encourage students to explore and learn more technologies that can help them land their dream job.
5. There can be a lot of value in webinars presented to students by business and technology leaders. So conducting seminars and webinars can give them better insights into the industry advancements.
6. Students should be pushed to apply for internships in a number of disciplines to increase their exposure to the industry and get an idea about how industries work.

In our education system, skill development is still less of a priority than awarding degrees or certifications. There is a necessity of providing students with industry-relevant skills through initiatives like internships, rigorous practical training, etc.

The days of hiring individuals based solely on their certifications are long gone. Although certificates are a requirement for employment, having the correct skills—both technical and non-technical—will help you stand out in any organization that recruits. 

The government has recognized the importance of skills and made provisions, such as the Skill Development Center, to help applicants sharpen their abilities and prepare them for the workplace. The educational institutions should also pay focus on this and instead of wasting valuable years of youth encourage them to get industry-ready. The ability to demonstrate skills and create an effect is what matters most in the competitive world of today.