Industry and Academia Connect at VELS HR Conclave 2025, Shaping the Workforce for the Future
The Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), a member of the Vels Group of Institutions, recently hosted the HR Conclave 2025. The event, themed "Campus to Corporate: Preparing the Next Generation Workforce," aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry to shape the workforce of tomorrow.
Held at VISTAS, Chennai, the conclave gathered top HR leaders and industry experts to discuss strategies for effectively transitioning students from educational settings into corporate environments. The panel discussions revolved around the role of skill development in areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, Six Sigma, and data-driven technologies.
Dr. Preethaa Ganesh, Vice President of the VELS Group of Institutions, inaugurated the VELS HR Conclave 2025. She emphasized the importance of future-ready education, industry-aligned curriculum, and employability skills. A major highlight of the event was a panel discussion on skill development, moderated by Mr. Charles Godwin from Zoho Corporation.
The university has a strong placement record, with over 100 students from Vels University securing placements in top multinational corporations. Vels University offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, and more. The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Vels University is ranked 64th nationwide.
In addition to its academic offerings, Vels University provides specialized industrial training programs in engineering and other technical education. VISTAS is NAAC A++ accredited and holds UGC 12(B) status.
The 'VIBE' concept (Vision, Integrity, Belief, and Execution) was introduced as a strategic framework to bridge the campus-corporate gap. This initiative aims to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to meet the demands of the corporate world.
The VELS HR Conclave 2025 served as a platform for meaningful engagement among HR professionals, industry experts, faculty members, and students. The panel discussion featured HR leaders from TCS, Schwing Stetter, HCL GUVI, Renault Nissan, and other companies.
Admissions for the 2025 academic year are now open at Vels University. Interested students can explore over 100+ undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs across diverse disciplines offered by Vels University. For more information, visit the university's website.
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- The Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) recently hosted the VELS HR Conclave 2025, an event that aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, focusing on preparing the next generation workforce using strategies such as skill-training in areas like artificial intelligence, automation, Six Sigma, and data-driven technologies.
- Vels University, part of the Vels Group of Institutions, is well-known for its comprehensive education and self-development programs, including career-development and skills-training workshops, as well as a strong placement record, with over 100 students securing placements in top multinational corporations.
- As a part of its efforts to ensure graduates are well-equipped to meet the demands of the corporate world, Vels University introduced the VIBE concept (Vision, Integrity, Belief, and Execution) as a strategic framework to bridge the campus-corporate gap, with panel discussions at events like the VELS HR Conclave 2025 featuring HR leaders from various companies.
