Are campuses ready to cater to tech industry's demand on specialised talent

Recent findings highlight that most colleges are taking steps to prepare for an AI-driven future. But many campuses lack qualified faculty for effective course delivery

Commentary from leading IT services players following the Q2 FY25 results indicates two big hiring trends: First, hiring is back and players are hitting the campus trail. Two, hiring will be focused on specialised skills even for entry-level candidates.

 

This means that campuses now have to ensure students focus on building specialised skills. More importantly, colleges have to make sure they have courses that support this.

 

A recent research by HirePro, an AI-powered recruitment platform, surveyed over 20,000 students across 350 plus colleges and saw participation of over 200 corporates and 100-plus campus talent recruiters.

 

The survey revealed that more