Kashmir: In a landmark event, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Kashmir College of Engineering and Technology today. This new institution is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing technological education, fostering innovation, and preparing a skilled workforce for the future.
Highlighting the rapid changes brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is a growing need to strengthen industry-academia partnerships. Modern engineering colleges must nurture a culture of innovation and realign their curricula to meet the dynamic needs of the industry.
Skills are becoming more critical than degrees in shaping the future of industries. To build sustainable careers, the future workforce must develop essential skills such as cognitive abilities, logical reasoning, and technical proficiency.
The demand for skilled professionals in engineering and technology sectors continues to grow. Today’s industry seeks a workforce equipped with specific skill sets. Emphasizing this, LG Manoj Sinha stated, “The future workforce must possess critical skills to build future-proof careers.”