Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh Sign MoU to Advance AI, Digital Learning and Employability Skills
Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh and IACT Education signed an MoU to advance AI, digital learning, employability and industry-oriented skills, creating new opportunities for students and strengthening academia-industry collaboration.
Partnership to provide students with opportunities in AI, communication, digital learning, career readiness and industry-oriented programmes
Ballabgarh: In a significant step towards strengthening academia-industry collaboration and preparing students for the evolving world of work, Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh and IACT Education Pvt. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Artificial Intelligence, digital learning, upskilling, communication skills, employability and industry-oriented programmes for students. The MoU was signed on behalf of Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh by Dr. C. S. Vashist, Principal, Aggarwal College, and on behalf of IACT Education Pvt. Ltd. by Mr. Dheeraj Shekhar, Senior Manager – Administrator. The partnership is aimed at creating a stronger bridge between academic learning and evolving industry requirements, providing students with opportunities to develop future-ready skills, digital capabilities and workplace competencies.
Principal Dr. C. S. Vashist Welcomes the Collaboration
Welcoming the partnership, Dr. C. S. Vashist, Principal, Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration and highlighted the importance of giving students greater exposure to emerging technologies and industry-relevant skills.
He said that the collaboration with IACT Education is a positive step towards enhancing the learning ecosystem for students and connecting academic education with the rapidly changing requirements of the professional world.
Dr. Vashist further welcomed the focus on Artificial Intelligence, digital learning, communication and employability skills, noting that students today need opportunities to complement their academic knowledge with practical and future-oriented capabilities. He expressed his confidence that the partnership would open up new avenues for student development, skill enhancement and career readiness, and welcomed IACT Education's association with the college.
IACT Education to Support Future-Skills Initiatives
Under the MoU, both institutions will explore and facilitate initiatives in areas including:
- Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
- Digital Learning and Upskilling
- Communication and Soft Skills
- Employability and Career Readiness
- Industry-Oriented Training Programmes
- Practical and Technology-Enabled Learning
- Student Development and Professional Skills
The initiatives will seek to complement classroom education with practical exposure and learning opportunities aligned with the changing demands of the workplace.
Focus on AI-Enabled Learning and Employability
A key area of the collaboration will be the promotion of AI-enabled learning and employability development. IACT Education will facilitate relevant initiatives aimed at helping students strengthen their communication, confidence, interview preparedness and workplace readiness, while also providing exposure to emerging technologies and contemporary learning approaches. The partnership is intended to help students understand the growing role of AI and digital transformation across sectors and prepare for evolving career pathways.
SEAP 2.0 to Support Communication and Job Readiness
As part of the broader collaboration, students may also participate in SEAP 2.0 – AI-Powered Spoken English & Job Readiness Programme, a free, non-commercial initiative sponsored by Google and Wadhwani AI and implemented by IACT Education. The programme focuses on strengthening spoken English, communication abilities, confidence, interview skills and workplace readiness through AI-enabled learning, assessment and personalised feedback. The initiative is designed to help bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations and support students in preparing for higher education, internships and employment opportunities.
Strengthening the Academia-Industry Connect
The MoU represents a shared effort to strengthen the connection between higher education and the changing requirements of industry. Through the partnership, Aggarwal College and IACT Education will explore opportunities to provide students with exposure to emerging technologies, digital tools, employability skills and industry-oriented learning.
The collaboration can provide students with additional opportunities to develop capabilities beyond conventional academic learning while gaining a better understanding of the changing employment landscape.
Towards a Future-Ready Student Community
The signing of the MoU marks a new phase of collaboration between Aggarwal College, Ballabgarh and IACT Education, with a shared focus on technology, skills, employability and career readiness. By combining the college's academic environment with IACT Education's experience in digital and technology-enabled skill development, the partnership seeks to create meaningful learning opportunities for students.
The collaboration reinforces a shared commitment to empowering students with future-ready skills and creating stronger pathways towards higher education, internships and employment opportunities.
