Anna University hires industry experts to enhance students’ skills

Industry experts will provide training to teachers on methodology and pedagogy so that they can help students understand the subject better.

As per a report published in The New Indian Express, Anna University has roped in industry experts to enhance skills of students and make them more employable. Experts from different sectors will take classes on the university campus and in the affiliated colleges and prepare students for industries by imparting skills. 

What all will be taught to students 

Cambridge English will teach English language skills to the students in the first and second semesters and Microsoft will teach the best uses of its products such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook in the third semester. Similarly, in the fourth semester, Mathcad (computer software used for the verification, validation, and documentation of mathematical calculations in engineering) will be taught.  

Bridging the industry-academia gap  

From the fifth semester, engineering stream-specific industry experts will train students for upskilling them. For instance, L&T Edutech, a construction company that has also ventured into the education sector, will take classes for civil engineering students and help them bridge the gap between industry and academia. 

Vice-chancellor R Velraj said Anna University has revamped its curriculum recently after two decades. Accordingly, the varsity has identified training programmes to meet the market demand. He said, “The initiative to upskill the students will be implemented in association with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC). We have identified training programmes and mapped the required courses students need to learn. TNSDC has roped in industry experts, who will act as master trainers and impart training to our students.” 

Velraj said, “The industry experts will provide training to our teachers on the methodology and pedagogy so that they can help the students better understand the subject.” 

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