IndiGlobal Bureau
In a welcome development and a perfect indication of a university effort to provide a launch pad for students to pursue an online degree while working as an apprentice/intern with a corporate, Yenepoya University announced the launch of Edtech, Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program.
Students can choose from several apprenticeship-embedded UG and PG programs that help them develop professional skills alongside academic knowledge. The experience and qualifications gained during the training make an apprentice ready to enter the workplace as a readily employable graduate. This program aims to enhance employability and bridge the academia-industry gap amongst the students.
Dr Yenpoya Abdulla Kunhi, Hon. Chancellor, Yenpoya (Deemed to be University) said, “Our vision is to provide access to quality higher education to our students and ensure equity to create a vibrant knowledge capital and inspire leaders of tomorrow. Apprenticeship embedded degree program is the right way to help students achieve excellence and get professional experience.”
Apprenticeship embedded degree programs allow students the flexibility to learn from online lectures and live sessions from the University faculty, get trained by industry experts, work on live projects and also get fixed stipend.
ShantanuRooj, founder and CEO, Team Lease said, “The skill gap in India is a major cause of concern. Apprenticeship embedded degrees provide practical hands-on skills to students making them job ready. Working with experienced industry experts while they pursue their education can lay a strong foundation for their academic and professional career.”
The degree provides a strong foundation for a successful career; students get several benefits from these innovative programs like online learning on smart phones, live classes from university professors, on the job training with reputed corporate house, work experience and skill building and a monthly stipend. With these innovative programs, students shall develop cognitive skills like decision making, problem solving and high order thinking which make them self-confident and highly employable. The programs have been co-created in partnership with the employer associations and are custom made for specific industries. The employers in the state shall also benefit from the skilled candidates that the university shall now have to offer.
