Integrating Skill Development in Higher Education

Abstract

Skills are more valuable than education. It's true that today's youth in particular will benefit from a well-rounded set of skills if they hope to find gainful job. First and foremost, a country needs to invest in its people's education and training if it ever hopes to have a prosperous future. India's population boasts the world's youngest age group, which is seen as a demographic advantage. The key to realising the demographic dividend lies in incorporating skills training into higher education. To improve employability, skill-based courses should be integrated into the curriculum. Skills-based education integrated into the standard curriculum has been shown to boost employment prospects. When a student learns a trade or skill that can help others and the economy, he or she can use that knowledge to create their own company. Raising the bar for students' skill development in higher education would go a long way toward making it the primary foundation of our society. However, it is the graduates of our nation's colleges and universities who will ultimately shape the country we live in. Therefore, higher education holds a tremendous potential to effect our society's future by significantly enhancing the skill development of our inhabitants.