Pune : Around 44 principals from various high schools across India participated in the ‘National Principals’ Conclave ‘ organized by Symbiosis Skills and Professional University at its Kiwale Campus .The aim was to share the best practices, success stories of faculties and students, exploring common synergies and exchange ideas . Dr. Swati Mujumdar Pro- Chancellor Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune gave an overview of the Skill based education model of the University that leads to a higher employability amongst students.
The conclave included knowledge sessions and panel discussions on several topics like New Age Skills and Programs, Industry First Approach, AI disruption and Towards Industry 5.0, etc.
Industry Experts gave an overview of the High Growth Segments to the participants. Faculties, Industry Partners, and alumni joined the deliberations to share their views and experiences. The Conclave touched upon various aspects and challenges like employability, skill-based education, bridging the skills gap, alignment with job roles, hands-on-training and need for skill-based education.
The program was a part of a three-day visit to two of Symbiosis Skills University campuses including Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune and Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore. High School Principal’s participated from across the country spread over from Delhi, Kolkatta, Jaipur, Gorakhpur, Patna, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad etc.
The conclave concluded with a workshop discussing the way forward, integrating high school education with the New Education Policy that emphasizes on Skill based education.
