All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Skillible, an EdTech company, have jointly launched an advanced technical education programme – Skillible’s Academic Model for Business-To-Academic Ventures (SAMBAV) – to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The SAMBAV initiative was designed to address the complexities and challenges faced in the professional sphere. This immersive approach, facilitated by industry veterans, fosters a profound understanding of cutting-edge technologies and their real-world applications.
Aligning with the Government of India’s vision to make the country the skill capital of the world, AICTE has set high priorities for skilling, reskilling, and upskilling 40 crore students, teachers, and learners, with a focus on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI), Business Intelligence (BI), Decision Intelligence (DI), Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity. The council said that AICTE’s internship portal, internship.aicte-india.org, with 4.8 crore registered students and 48 lakh internships, will complement the SAMBAV initiative.
Ankur Goel, Founder of Skillible, commented on the collaboration:
The technology landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, creating an urgent need for professionals who can skilfully navigate theoretical foundations while proficiently applying their knowledge to practical challenges. Through SAMBAV, we are paving the way for a future where technical education transcends traditional boundaries, empowering students to become innovation architects and catalysts of progress. Our partnership with AICTE is a significant stride towards nurturing a talent pool that can confidently navigate the complexities of the modern tech landscape while driving transformative change.
The SAMBAV programme offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to equip students with the skills and experience demanded by modern technology firms:
- Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Explore cutting-edge technologies and methodologies endorsed by global tech leaders, ensuring a harmonious alignment between learning outcomes and current industry needs.
- Project-Based Learning: Immerse in meticulously crafted projects under the guidance of seasoned industry experts, applying theoretical concepts to practical, real-world scenarios.
- Virtual Internships: Gain invaluable insights into industry workflows and processes through virtual internships facilitated by Skillible, providing a seamless bridge between academia and the professional sphere.
- Interactive Sessions: Attend captivating interactive sessions led by renowned tech industry luminaries and professionals, fostering a profound understanding of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Continuous Evaluation: Undergo rigorous assessments, project evaluations, and a culminating final project presentation to esteemed industry experts, validating the mastery of acquired skills and knowledge.
Chandrasekhar Buddha, Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, added:
AICTE is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing a future-ready workforce that can drive innovation, spur growth, and propel the technology sector to new heights. Our collaboration with Skillible through SAMBAV exemplifies our dedication to empowering students with industry-validated curricula and invaluable practical exposure, enabling a seamless transition from academia to the professional realm.
Upon completing the comprehensive programme, participants will be awarded a jointly issued certification from Skillible and AICTE, serving as a testament to their industry readiness, technical proficiency, and commitment to excellence. Completing the programme will earn the learners credit points per the norms set by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The SAMBAV programme will initially offer specializations in Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Salesforce Development, with ambitious plans to expand into additional high-demand technology domains, ensuring students remain at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations. Through this initiative, Skillible strives to achieve an ambitious goal to upskill and reskill 1 million students/professionals in new-age technologies, equipping them with industry-relevant skills.
Launched in 2022, Skillible was designed to reciprocate the rising needs of hiring leaders and fulfil the enlarged skill gap prevailing among learners. The company envisions a tech ecosystem where learning is developed through thoughtful and successful application of technology. The platform believes in increasing the learner-centricity and vocationality of education. The firm is helping its learners emerge as future tech experts through its virtual labs. It aims to achieve greater socio-economic mobility for all sections of society by reimagining the role of technology in delivering corporate advantage and upskilled career advantage.
