Industry-Academia engagement at VELS HR Conclave 2025 aims to mold tomorrow's workforce, reshaping it in collaboration with the industry.
Vels University Hosts HR Conclave 2025 to Prepare the Next Generation Workforce
Vels University, a renowned institution offering UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in various disciplines, including Engineering, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Law, and more, recently organised the HR Conclave 2025. The event, hosted by the VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), brought together HR leaders, industry experts, faculty members, and students to discuss strategies for better preparing new graduates for the professional world.
The theme of the HR Conclave 2025 was "Campus to Corporate: Preparing the Next Generation Workforce." Dr. Preethaa Ganesh, Vice President of the Vels Group of Institutions, inaugurated the event. The panel discussion on skill development, moderated by Mr. Charles Godwin from Zoho Corporation, was a major highlight of the conclave.
The panel introduced the 'VIBE' concept (Vision, Integrity, Belief, and Execution) as a strategic framework to bridge the campus-corporate gap. The discussion focused on the importance of future-ready education, industry-aligned curriculum, and employability skills for students.
The conclave highlighted several key points:
- Structured Onboarding and Training: Investing in well-organized onboarding programs sets new hires, such as recent graduates or mid-career joiners, up for success and helps maintain organisational standards and cultural integration.
- Flexibility in Work Models: The pandemic demonstrated that remote and hybrid work are productive options. Forward-looking firms are embracing these flexible arrangements to support workforce needs, collaboration, and cultural cohesion.
- Tailored HR Solutions: Effective HR strategies require customized, well-supported products and continuous improvement to address companies’ unique challenges and avoid inefficiency, non-compliance, and poor system adoption.
These insights reflect a broader consensus that preparing the next-generation workforce involves a blend of strategic HR practices, technological adaptation, and cultural shifts to meet contemporary workforce demands.
The HR Conclave 2025 also led to several impactful outcomes, including over 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for student placements, internships, and collaborative training programs. Vels University, with its strong placement record and industry-relevant curriculum, continues to be a preferred choice for students seeking a future-ready education.
Vels University, a NAAC A++ accredited institution and holder of UGC 12(B) status, has a vibrant academic community of over 15,000 students and more than 700 experienced faculty members. Interested applicants can apply now to take the next step toward a future-ready career at Vels University. Admissions for the 2025 academic year are now open.
References: [1] Vels University Instagram Announcement, July 29, 2025. [2] Unnamed Source, "Preparing the Next-Generation Workforce: Insights from the Vels University HR Conclave 2025," [Journal Name], [Date].
- Vels University, in its commitment to career development, aims to bridge the gap between education and self-development by incorporating artificial intelligence and technology into its education-and-self-development programs.
- As part of their job-search and skills-training initiatives, students can take advantage of the collaborative training programs and internships offered through the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) established at the HR Conclave 2025.
- Vels University encourages businesses to implement flexible work models and tailored HR solutions to foster a productive working environment for the next generation workforce.
- By adopting the strategic 'VIBE' concept, Vels University aims to foster a culture of vision, integrity, belief, and execution in its students, preparing them for success in the corporate world.
