1.
Ola
cultivates future tech leaders with ‘Ola Technology Fellowship’ programme
This initiative,
kicking off with a fellowship for AI researchers at IIT Bombay, aims to cast
its net wider across various engineering disciplines and top institutions
nationwide. Ola, a ride-hailing company, announced the launch of its ‘Ola
Technology Fellowship’ programme, aiming to nurture future tech talent and
propel India’s technological leadership. Commencing with AI researchers at IIT
Bombay, the programme envisions expanding across engineering disciplines and
top institutions nationwide. “Today, India stands at the precipice of a
technological revolution,” declared Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal. “This
fellowship embodies our commitment to cultivating a robust talent pool and
pioneering future technologies, not just for India, but for the world.” “Today,
India stands at the precipice of a technological revolution,” declared Ola
founder Bhavish Aggarwal. “This fellowship embodies our commitment to
cultivating a robust talent pool and pioneering future technologies, not just
for India, but for the world.”
2.
Microsoft, TNS India launch
green skilling programme for youth employability
This
initiative aims to equip underprivileged youth with essential green skills,
bridging the gap between traditional education and the demands of the sustainable
job market. Microsoft and TNS India Foundation have partnered to launch
Microsoft Learning Labs, equipping youth with essential green skills for
employability in the sustainable sector. This initiative addresses the gap
between traditional education and industry demands, offering marginalised
individuals a pathway to green jobs. The Labs, established at the PMC Group of
Institutions in Hosur, provide state-of-the-art infrastructure for hands-on
experience in renewable energy technologies such as solar and electric
vehicles. The curriculum, approved by the Skill Council for Green Jobs, focuses
on practical applications in these fields.
3.
Top
5 corporate L&D trends HR leaders suggest to look out for in 2024
From
personalised skill development driven by AI to the fusion of technology and
human empathy, the corporate arena is witnessing a paradigm shift in learning
and development. The role of Learning and Development (L&D) has
become pivotal in shaping a future-ready workforce. People Matters asked HR
leaders of Siemens India, Cognizant, and Castrol India about the trends that
are expected to influence the learning and development landscape in 2024. Shilpa
Kabra Maheswari, EVP & Country Head (People & Organisation-HR), Siemens
India identifies five key trends shaping the L&D landscape in India amid
transformative technological advancements and evolving businesses:
1.
Learner-centric
and Hyper-personalized Learning Pathways: Accelerating
programs catering to diverse learning styles, preferences, growth mindset, and
career aspirations.
2.
Ecosystem-Based
Learning: Emphasising collaborative
and community-based learning to gain diverse perspectives and accelerate
learning experiences.
3.
Learning that
Matters: Shifting focus from
accumulating learning hours to learning that is nuanced to business goals,
yielding significant business scale and impact.
4.
Collective
Capability Building: Building
workforce capability aligned with organizational growth, fostering innovative
learning opportunities across the organization.
5.
Integration of
Gen AI: Leveraging the power of
Generative AI for personalized learning experiences, tailored content, and
automation of repetitive tasks in the L&D process.
“As
organisations navigate these trends, the common thread is the acknowledgment
that learning is a key driver for building a future-ready and resilient
organization. The fusion of technology, human empathy, and a commitment to
continuous learning emerges as the cornerstone for success in the ever-evolving
corporate landscape of 2024,” says Shilpa.
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