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As AI continues to transform industries, India’s education sector faces the urgent challenge of developing AI-ready talent. According to NASSCOM, India currently has a 51% AI skills gap, which underscores the need for closer industry-academia collaboration to embed AI-focused training into educational programs.

Our Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Alluri Reddy, highlighted how partnerships with institutions like IIT Patna can bridge this gap by offering students a blend of academic and industry-specific training. By incorporating AI and machine learning modules into both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, students gain future-ready skills, reducing the need for extensive retraining upon entering the workforcee.

TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship is actively spearheading the tripartite association among youth, educational institutions, and industry to foster skill development through hands-on, immersive learning experiences. Our degree-linked apprenticeship model offers a unique, multi-dimensional approach to training, integrating flexible, modular coursework that tackles key issues in employability, skill quality, and workforce readiness.

Participants benefit from a well-rounded educational experience across four distinct learning environments - online, onsite, on-the-job, and on-campus, which enables them to earn up to four credentials through a combination of theoretical learning and practical application. The online platform provides access to specialized courses, including advanced fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as customized short-term programs that meet evolving industry demands. This comprehensive system equips learners with the critical skills and qualifications needed to excel in today’s dynamic job market, making them highly competitive and industry-ready.

To learn more about how our degree apprenticeship solutions operate, download our report on People Supply Chain Innovation and ROI.

As the AI skills gap continues to widen, TeamLease remains committed to creating pathways for India’s youth to thrive in an AI-driven future.

This blog is a highlight from our CEO's conversation with Business Standard