Excelsior Correspondent
HYDERABAD, Sept 1: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu organized a prestigious roundtable conference in Hyderabad, under the theme fostering academia and industry partnerships – The Way Ahead.
The event brought together distinguished academics, industry experts, and key stakeholders to discuss strategies for aligning academic programs with industry needs, with the goal of creating a robust pipeline of industry-ready graduates.
The inaugural session featured insightful addresses from academicians at IIM Jammu. Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, in his keynote address, underscored the vital importance of strong partnerships between academia and industry in shaping the future of education. He highlighted IIM Jammu’s commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application. By fostering close collaborations with industry, the institute aims to ensure that its students are not only equipped with solid academic foundations but also possess the practical skills and insights necessary to thrive in the professional world, he added.
Prof Jabir Ali, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, highlighted the institute’s academic initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between education and industry expectations.
Dr Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Chairperson Placements, IIM Jammu, described the Roundtable Conference as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration between academia and industry to enhance the employability and skills of future graduates.
The conference featured three interactive panel discussions, each focusing on a critical aspect of the academia-industry partnership. The first panel, “Mentoring for Success: Increasing Involvement of Industry Mentors in Shaping MBA Graduates’ Careers”, highlighted the pivotal role of industry mentors in guiding MBA graduates.
The second panel, “Cultivating Industry-Ready Leaders and Managers for Long-Term Employability” explored the need to equip emerging professionals with the skills and competencies for sustained success.
The third and final session, Inculcating Corporate Citizenry Amongst MBA Students, emphasized the importance of instilling responsibility and ethical awareness in future business leaders.
Roundtable Conference 2.0 concluded with an open forum discussion, providing participants with the opportunity to share their insights and suggestions. The event was coordinated by student committees under the placement office, IIM Jammu.
In the evening, the Alumni Committee of IIM Jammu hosted a vibrant Alumni Meet.
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