By proactively hiring degree apprentices, companies can systematically address persistent skill gaps, nurture specialised talent, and strengthen their talent pipelines tailored to precise industry requirements. This bodes well for apprentices as they can 'learn and earn' simultaneously, gaining academic knowledge and practical work experience, making them highly employable," added Neeti Sharma, Co-Founder and President of TeamLease EdTech. Keeping the focus on GenAI, Jaideep Kewalramani, Head of Employability Business and COO of TeamLease EdTech, said, "As generative AI progressively transforms and reshapes industries, its impact is also reflected in the evolution of job roles and skills demands on freshers entering the workforce. With generative AI automation set to transform workflows, freshers need to be prepared to collaborate effectively with AI systems.