The Economic Times

Degree in one hand, AI course in the other: College students arent waiting for classrooms to catch up with jobs

Amid rapid technological advancements, college students are embracing online learning platforms like Coursera and Simplilearn to equip themselves with vital AI skills. The urgency for upskilling programs has skyrocketed due to changing industry needs. Educational institutions are proactively collaborating with edtech companies to improve graduates' employability. Yet, students often grapple with learning AI informally, facing hurdles in skill acquisition, leading them to seek organized educational pathways for future career readiness.