Skills, not degrees, will define careers in AI era, says expert
The Hindu·3h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Raghavan Santhanam, Director at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, stated that artificial intelligence and data-driven businesses are making skills more valuable than degrees. Speaking at Career Counselling Fair 2026 hosted by VIT Chennai and The Hindu EducationPlus, he noted that AI and data science have changed employer expectations for graduates. The shift reflects evolving workforce demands.
Key Entities
Raghavan SanthanamSymbiosis Skills and Professional UniversityCareer Counselling Fair 2026VIT ChennaiThe Hindu EducationPlusAIdata science