Atlas SkillTech University is a futuristic model focused on emerging trends and skills, says Director
Alok Baptist, Director-Outreach and Admissions at Atlas Skilltech University, speaks with Shiksha.com about the essential aspects that set this university apart from others offering similar programmes. He goes into great detail regarding curriculum design, pedagogy, technology-enabled learning environments, and placements, among other things, all of which help students become industry-ready.
Baptist has over 22 years of academic experience and over 28 years of substantial industrial experience. He is an astute planner, thinker, and implementer who has a track record of developing marketing strategies and boosting corporate growth.
Read the complete interview below.
Q: What are the three things that your institute/college/university is doing that will enable it to differentiate itself from competition?
A: Atlas SkillTech University is a futuristic model focused on emerging trends and skills for young India. Technology-enabled learning has changed the focus to skills-led education with strong participation from the Government, Industry and Academia.
We are different in terms of:
- Skill-based Education
- Curriculum designed for and with Industry
- Technology-enabled pedagogies to stay ahead of the learning curve
The key differentiators of the SkillTech education will include technology-enabled learning environment, the industry as faculty, simulative virtual lab experience, interdisciplinary choice-based learning, observerships, internships, apprenticeships and industry placements. Emphasis will be given to developing entrepreneurs as India needs job creators and not just job seekers. Ventures, Innovations, Enterprises will also focus on Family Managed Businesses, and Innovations in Tech & Policy and Startups.
Q: What are the top three initiatives undertaken by you that are helping your students become more industry-ready?
A: To become industry ready, we at ATLAS SkillTech University do the following:
Curriculum Design: The curriculum that is taught across our schools is designed by the industry, which enables students to be Job Ready and learn those skills that the industry is looking out for.
Mentorship Process: At ATLAS each student, follows a mentorship process where the student career Development and Growth is the center focus point and the entire life cycle of the students moves towards developing those skills that further Career Development.
Placement Process: at ATLAS SkillTech University, our placement process is student-centric. We match students and their skills along with learning outcomes and corporate requirements with a focus on Career Development resulting in a favorable outcome for both students and our corporate partners.
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