| | 8 JULY 2023HIGHERReviewINCORPORATING HANDS-ON LEARNING TO UNLOCK STUDENTS' POTENTIAL Sumed Marwaha, Managing Director of Unisys, in an exclusive interview with Higher Education Review magazine, shares his insights on how businesses can tailor technical project competitions to provide relevant learning opportunities, the strategies businesses can use to ensure that technical project competitions provide an inclusive and equitable learning, how businesses can ensure the efficacy of up skilling initiatives, and more. How can businesses tailor technical project competitions to provide relevant learning opportunities and real-world experience for students in the field? Over the last 14 years, Unisys has evolved from a traditional IT firm to a provider of digital solutions and services. It has kept up with technological innovation, developing cutting-edge products and services for its clients. The primary focus now is on providing the most comprehensive, innovative, and efficient solutions to help the clients succeed. Unisys Innovation Program (UIP) was introduced to complement the student innovation and technical innovation program. Students were asked to come up with innovative solutions to a genuine business obstacle that was presented by customers and other stakeholders. They were exposed to real world business problems to a larger group to get wide exposure. This helped the students gain experience in problem-solving skills while also interacting with industry leaders and experts.What strategies can businesses use to ensure that technical project competitions provide an inclusive and equitable learning and employment experience for students from diverse backgrounds?We emphasize on equal representation of female students. It was initially made mandatory that female students be included in the projects. However, the imposition was relaxed a bit, there should still be a good mix of female and male students. And so diversity is not only about gender, it is also about the reach. That is why we organize road shows and travel to cities, educating and reaching out to more students. We do not restrict this to only Bangalore; we actually open it up for everybody. In fact, the students who have come in from outside, we provide them a stay in guest houses, along with food in boarding and lodging, everything is sponsored by Unisys. We encourage people from different backgrounds, different cities, students from different cities, and smaller colleges to come and participate in this program. Whether it is a small college or a large one, we just want brilliant minds to arise. There are no criteria based on gender or state. There is no restriction on who can attend.What specific technical skills are essential for India's youth to be equipped with in order to succeed in a future job market?By actively engaging in learning new skills and technologies, students can gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. Learning new skills can open new career opportunities, and staying informed of the latest technologies can give students a competitive edge. Technology has the potential to improve and enhance our lives, so it is important to stay informed and knowledgeable. It is never too late to start learning, and the rewards that come with it are invaluable.There is no way to predict which technology might become obsolete as soon as a new technology comes along. This is why it is important to stay on top of the latest advancements, so that you don't get left behind. For example, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have been around for some time now, and will likely remain a staple of the tech world for years to come. However, other technologies, such as 5G, Edge Computing, and Cloud Computing, are emerging on the scene. These are more recent developments, and their effects are being felt by businesses and individuals alike.On the other hand, BARD is a current and upcoming technology that is set to revolutionize the way we use technology even further. It promises to make human life easier by providing users with different kinds of inputs and features that can help make their lives more efficient and productive. It can also be used to automate certain tasks, which could save time and energy. This technology is IN MY VIEW
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