In a significant stride towards modernizing education and aligning it with industry demands, upGrad, Asia’s leading integrated learning, skilling, and workforce development company, has entered into a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai. This strategic partnership seeks to bridge the gap between traditional academia and the dynamic needs of the contemporary workforce.
Tailored exclusively for SRM students, this alliance, in harmony with the National Education Policy (NEP) and UGC guidelines, aspires to offer a holistic training experience, incorporating workshops, certifications, and boot camps. It promotes a hybrid learning model that marries online education with on-campus engagement, creating an educational ecosystem that thrives on dynamism. The partnership’s core focus areas encompass cutting-edge disciplines like data science, web development, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing. The programs are meticulously crafted to equip students with advanced skill sets that align with current technological trends, ultimately enhancing their employability in the tech industry.
Prof. Jayakumar, Dean School of Engineering and Technology, SRM Vadapalani campus, expressed his optimism about the partnership, stating, “SRM looks forward to this collaboration with upGrad as an industry education partner. We aim to provide emerging tech skill programs to our students and faculty members, expanding their employment opportunities within India and globally.”
Pavan Boggarapu, Vice President – Product at upGrad and an alumnus of SRM Institute Chennai, enthusiastically remarked, “I am thrilled about the incredible opportunities that this partnership has unlocked for learners at SRM Institutions. It goes beyond preparing them for traditional jobs; it’s about empowering them to embrace a future filled with limitless possibilities. Through this collaboration, students will gain access to upGrad’s state-of-the-art learning resources, online courses, and cutting-edge technologies, further enriching their educational experience. We firmly believe that these programs will encompass both essential soft skills and emerging technical competencies, bridging the gap between academic excellence and industry readiness, ensuring a smooth transition for students into the professional world.”
Crucially, this partnership goes beyond course offerings. Recently, upGrad also served as the technology partner for SRM’s Hackfest 2.0, involving eight participating colleges. They organized a two-day, hands-on workshop for computer science engineering students, preparing them for the Hackathon competition. This strategic collaboration is set to enhance the institute’s course offerings, providing learners with increased global job prospects at accessible rates, propelling Indian students to become the hallmark standard of talent and offering abundant global opportunities to Indian talent.
