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How Salesforce for Higher Education<\/a> is preparing students and educators for the future of work<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

India is home to one of the world’s largest student populations. As AI reshapes industries and creates entirely new opportunities, access to industry-relevant skills has become a shared priority for educators, employers, and policymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning pathways designed for this moment, spanning AI<\/a>, data, CRM<\/a>, and business skills, are increasingly available through platforms like Trailhead<\/a>, Salesforce’s free online learning platform, alongside curriculum resources and a global community of peers through Salesforce for Higher Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to help more learners build career-ready skills and connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting Started: Navigating the Pathway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this brief overview, Shayla Mark<\/strong> from Workforce Innovation & Strategy at Salesforce walks through the Salesforce for Higher Education destination, showing how students, educators, and institutions can navigate available learning pathways, access curriculum resources, and begin their Trailhead journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access Creates Opportunity: Building the Foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The future of work is evolving rapidly. Yet for many students, access to industry-aligned learning still depends on geography, networks, or institutional resources. Open-access learning helps bridge that gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Salesforce for Higher Education, students can explore emerging technologies and build practical skills at their own pace. Educators can access curriculum support, while institutions can bring industry-aligned learning directly into the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Salesforce for Higher Education reflects our deep commitment to fostering trusted innovation in this new agentic era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

President & CEO, South Asia, Salesforce<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Emphasising the foundational importance of open-access skilling, Shayla Mark highlights how early access creates new possibilities for learners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From an institutional perspective, removing these access barriers transforms student outcomes long before graduation day, as Satish Meka, Vice President at Pragati Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh<\/a> notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Salesforce skills and global certifications have been instrumental in enhancing our students’ employability by equipping them with industry-relevant competencies. The learning ecosystem has played a transformative role in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Beyond the Classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Across India, students are increasingly looking for ways to complement classroom learning with hands-on experience, cutting-edge AI methodologies, and industry-recognised skills. The impact of combining academic instruction with cloud-based platforms is already yielding concrete career results for recent graduates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student and Alumni Impact<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

For recent graduates entering the tech sector, practical platform experience translates directly into workplace confidence. Devarakonda Sriram points to how applied learning accelerated his early career:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My learning journey gave me a strong understanding of how technology can be used to solve real-world business challenges while preparing me for industry expectations. This helped build my confidence.” \u2014 Devarakonda Sriram, MVGR<\/a> Alumni, Assistant System Engineer Trainee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This hands-on familiarity proves equally decisive during recruitment, bridging the gap between classroom theory and technical interviews. As Vaibhav Agarwal, MVGR<\/a> Alumni explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Salesforce Trailhead tasks as part of the Virtual Internship helped me prepare for my interviews and gave me practical exposure to what day-to-day work looks like. I am confident that the module will equip more students with the AI and industry-relevant skills needed for today’s workforce. For anyone just starting out, I highly recommend utilising the Trailblazer Community to connect with industry professionals and continue learning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n