<p style="text-align:justify">Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are critical to closing India’s AI skills gap. As AI, machine learning, and data science redefine the future of work, India needs scalable, sustainable pathways to prepare its workforce. Structured Degree Apprenticeships offer a powerful solution by combining theoretical learning with hands-on experience. By fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government, PPPs ensure students gain practical exposure to application development, testing, and deployment.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">The insights were originally shared by our CEO, Dr. Nipun Sharma, in Elets Governance.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Dataquest recently featured insights from our CEO, Dr. Nipun Sharma, on India’s growing AI, machine learning, and data science talent crunch. He highlighted the widening demand-supply gap as one of the most urgent challenges facing the technology ecosystem. Dr. Sharma emphasized that the solution lies in strong collaboration between industry, academia, and government to build industry-integrated programs. These initiatives must move beyond theory to provide practical, hands-on exposure in application development, testing, and deployment. Such partnerships can create a future-ready workforce capable of meeting the country’s evolving technology needs.</p>
<p>As Artificial Intelligence automates routine tasks, the spotlight is shifting to uniquely human abilities. Emotional intelligence, adaptability, creativity, and leadership are emerging as the true differentiators in AI-driven workplaces. Professionals who blend digital fluency with empathy, judgment, and innovation will stand out in the future of work. Yet, the critical question remains - are we investing enough in developing these human strengths alongside technical skills? Our latest article explores how soft skills are shaping career success and why nurturing them is essential in today’s rapidly evolving, AI-led world.</p>
<p>CXO Today published an article on this authored by our CEO Dr. NIpun Sharma.</p>
<p>In a recent conversation with BW Businessworld, our CEO, Dr. Nipun Sharma, emphasized the transformative role of #apprenticeships in bridging India’s talent gap and accelerating economic growth. He noted the encouraging shift from traditional, degree-centric education toward industry-led skill development, with more companies co-creating curricula and investing in hands-on training. Dr. Sharma predicts the coming decade could be a “golden age” for apprenticeships if India maintains its momentum in skill development and vocational training. This approach not only strengthens the workforce but also boosts employability and productivity.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify">Our CEO, Dr. Nipun Sharma, was featured in <em>The Times of India</em> discussing India’s proposal to raise apprenticeship stipends. He pointed out that countries like the UK and Germany have far more apprentices in their workforce than India does today. He stressed that higher stipends and formalizing Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programs (AEDPs) could reduce attrition and build a stronger pipeline of skilled talent.</p>
<p>At our recent leadership meet at Trident Chennai industry leaders discussed how to build a future-ready workforce. The key takeaway? Apprenticeship programs have evolved from mere compliance to a powerful business accelerator - driving: Lower cost-per-hire, Higher employee retention, Up to 3X ROI on talent</p>
<p>It’s time to see apprenticeships as a strategic lever for workforce growth.</p>
<p>AIM recently featured our CEO, Dr. Nipun Sharma, sharing insights on India’s talent retention crisis in the <strong>GCC sector</strong>. He highlighted that traditional hiring alone won’t solve it. Apprenticeships can bridge the gap by helping talent integrate seamlessly into company culture while gaining practical skills in areas like AI and ML. As he noted, apprenticeship programs are becoming a strategic way to build a future-ready, loyal workforce.</p>
<p>Forbes India recently featured our CEO, Dr. Nipun Sharma, on why India Inc. is shifting from degree-based hiring to a skills-first mindset.</p>
<p>Dr. Sharma highlighted the widening skills gap, which could cross 47 million by FY27, and stressed the need for workforce-ready talent. He strongly champions apprenticeship programs as a proven way to bridge this gap - noting that skills-first hires, especially apprentices, consistently outperform traditional graduates in #retention, adaptability, and #productivity.</p>
<p>Our CEO, Dr. Nipun Sharma, was recently featured in BW Businessworld, where he shed light on the challenges and opportunities in India’s MSME sector. He highlighted how limited access to skills, digital tools, and affordable tech still holds many MSMEs back and stressed that apprenticeships can be a game-changer, helping MSMEs build agile, future-ready teams for an AI-driven economy.</p>
<p>India Today featured insights from Sumit Kumar, our Chief Strategy Officer, in their article, “PM Internship Scheme Empowers Youth with Real-World Skills.” Sumit called the PM Internship Scheme a game-changer, highlighting its potential to bridge the skills gap by providing structured, hands-on training. According to him, this initiative is transformative for India's youth, equipping them with essential skills for the real world and fostering a more capable and prepared workforce.</p>
