{"id":9685,"date":"2026-07-24T11:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/quality-education-future-skills-job-ready-workforce-at-fkcci-global-csr-sustainability-summit-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:09:29","slug":"quality-education-future-skills-job-ready-workforce-at-fkcci-global-csr-sustainability-summit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/quality-education-future-skills-job-ready-workforce-at-fkcci-global-csr-sustainability-summit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality Education: Future\u00a0Skills\u00a0&\u00a0Job-Ready Workforce at FKCCI Global CSR & Sustainability Summit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Quality Education in the AI Era: Why Degrees Alone Are No Longer Enough<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ISBR President Dr. Manish Kothari Calls for a New Paradigm in Building a Future-Ready Workforce at FKCCI Global CSR & Sustainability Summit 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The future of higher education is no longer defined by how much students know. It is increasingly defined by what they can do with that knowledge.

This powerful message resonated throughout Session III \u2013 \u2018Quality Education: Future Skills & Job-Ready Workforce\u2019 at the FKCCI Global CSR & Sustainability Summit 2026 in Bengaluru. The panel brought together leaders from academia, industry and the CSR ecosystem to deliberate on how India can transform education into employability in the age of Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Beyond Degrees to Capabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Manish Kothari challenged the traditional perception of management education, stating that the issue is not whether the two-year MBA is relevant, but whether institutions are still delivering programmes designed for yesterday\u2019s economy. In an era where knowledge is universally accessible, competitive advantage lies in problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability and the ability to create value.

He emphasised: \u201cWe must stop preparing students for their first job. We must start preparing them for their next forty years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The L.E.A.D. Framework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kothari introduced ISBR\u2019s L.E.A.D. Framework:
\u2022 Learn continuously
\u2022 Experience business through immersive industry engagement
\u2022 Apply knowledge to solve real organisational challenges
\u2022 Design value by innovating, leading and creating enterprises.

The framework shifts education from lecture-centric delivery to competency and impact-driven learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redefining Employability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He observed that employers increasingly recruit demonstrated capability rather than academic credentials alone. Competencies, communication, ethical judgement and responsible AI usage have become the defining characteristics of future-ready graduates.

\u201cDegrees may open doors, but competencies keep those doors open.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three ISBR Innovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Career Architecture Model \u2013 personalised career pathways aligned with each student\u2019s aspirations.

2. Outcome-Based Career Ecosystem \u2013 measuring success beyond placements to include entrepreneurship, higher education, family business transformation and long-term career growth.

3. AI Co-Pilot Learning Model \u2013 embedding AI across the curriculum as a thinking and productivity partner while strengthening human capabilities such as creativity, leadership and judgement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academia\u2013Industry Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kothari advocated moving from partnership to shared ownership of talent development. He proposed that students graduate with a \u2018Portfolio of Proof\u2019 demonstrating live projects, business impact and measurable contributions, rather than relying solely on transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The session reaffirmed ISBR Business School\u2019s commitment to shaping future-ready leaders through innovation, industry integration, entrepreneurship and AI-enabled education.

The session concluded with a powerful message:

\u201cEducation should not merely certify that a student has studied. It should demonstrate that a student has already created value.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Agenda:<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About ISBR Business School: <\/strong>ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school\u2019s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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