Satheeskumar R.; Ch. V. Satyanarayana; Talatoti Ratna Kumar; Koteswara Rao M.; Suresh M.

AI-Driven Alignment of Educational Programs with Industry Needs and Emerging Skillsets

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Satheeskumar R. ^1,* Ch. V. Satyanarayana ² Talatoti Ratna Kumar ³ Koteswara Rao M. ¹ Suresh M. ¹

1. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Narasaraopeta Engineering College, Andhra Pradesh-522601, India

2. Department of CSE - AIML, Malla Reddy Engineering College (Autonomous), Telangana-500100, India

3. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Andhra Pradesh, India

* Corresponding author.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijmecs.2025.03.02

Received: 1 Aug. 2024 / Revised: 8 Oct. 2024 / Accepted: 23 Feb. 2025 / Published: 8 Jun. 2025

Index Terms

Artificial Intelligence, Adaptive learning, Emerging skillsets, Future skills, Industry needs, Machine learning

Abstract

This research investigates the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aligning educational programs with industry requirements and emerging skill sets. Developed and preliminarily tested an AI-driven framework designed to personalize learning paths, recommend pertinent educational content, and improve student engagement. The AI models achieved a peak classification accuracy of 90% in identifying educational materials relevant to industry needs, with an optimized average recommendation response time of 0.4 seconds. These results were derived from pilot testing involving 300 students (150 in the control group and 150 in the experimental group), with statistical significance confirmed using t-tests and chi-square tests. In pilot studies, students using AI-recommended materials experienced an average improvement of 15% in assessment scores compared to those using traditional methods. To validate these improvements, used both t-tests and chi-square tests to confirm statistical significance, with a control group of 150 students following traditional educational methods. Additionally, educators reported a 75% engagement rate with AI-driven learning paths, indicating strong acceptance and effective integration of AI tools within educational environments. The control group comparison showed that students using traditional methods had a significantly lower engagement rate of 60%, confirming the higher efficacy of the AI system. However, these results should be interpreted cautiously as further detailed statistical analysis and control mechanisms are necessary to fully validate the effectiveness of the AI framework. The study highlights the importance of addressing ethical considerations such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and transparency to ensure responsible AI deployment. The results underscore AI's potential to enhance educational outcomes, adapt curricula dynamically, and better prepare students for future career demands, contributing to a more relevant and industry-aligned educational system.

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Satheeskumar R., Ch. V. Satyanarayana, Talatoti Ratna Kumar, Koteswara Rao M., Suresh M., "AI-Driven Alignment of Educational Programs with Industry Needs and Emerging Skillsets", International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science(IJMECS), Vol.17, No.3, pp. 15-28, 2025. DOI:10.5815/ijmecs.2025.03.02

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