Beyond Degrees and Hiring: FFE CEO Ram Kolavennu on Building a Future-Ready Workforce

In an article published in People Matters, Ram Kolavennu, CEO of Foundation for Excellence (FFE), examines India’s widening gap between academic qualifications and workplace readiness, calling for systemic change.

He emphasises skills-based hiring, industry-academia partnerships, mentorship, practical learning, and shared responsibility among employers, educators, and institutions to develop future-ready talent.

Publication: People Matters
Date: 6 November 2026
Category: News & Events

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