The world is rapidly evolving with new technological developments at every moment and with that, the criteria for employability is also evolving. Employers now prefer real-world skills and experience over traditional degrees because they want an employee who can work efficiently from the first day of their employment. Traditional colleges and traditional degrees cannot provide this to the students. This is where skills-based universities come in.

One such skills-based university which is doing great work in making their students employable is Medhavi Skills University (MSU). MSU, in alignment with its vision to make their students employable, focuses greatly on the incorporation of on-the-job learning in their curriculum. With a curriculum that is 70% practical and 30% theory, MSU makes sure that every student gets the opportunity to do on-the-job learning and gain practical experience. 

On-the-Job Learning (OJL) at MSU

At Medhavi Skills University (MSU), On-the-Job Learning (OJL) is central to the academic experience giving students the chance to gain practical, hands-on skills directly within the industry.

Through structured OJL, students work with leading organizations like Flipkart, CodeYoung, Hyatt Regency, and many more while still pursuing their degree.

Backed by the Largest Industry Network for OJL in India, MSU ensures that students are continuously exposed to real-world environments, making them truly job-ready from day one. 

Why MSU’s OJL Stands Out:

• Real-world training integrated into the curriculum
• Industry experience while studying
• Graduates who are job-ready from day one

The MSU Advantage:

• Largest Industry Network for OJL
• 13+ Years of Skilling Excellence
• 5,50,000+ Trained by Medhavi Group
• 150+ Industry Partners

Since the concept of OJL or on-the-job learning might be a newer concept for a lot of people, many people have a lot of questions about it. This blog answers some of the most asked or most common questions about OJL. 

• 1. What is On-the-Job Learning at MSU? 

70% of Medhavi Skills University’s curriculum is focused on practical learning. On-the-Job Learning is a part of the practical learning aspect of MSU’s curriculum. OJL is a structured learning format where the students get to work in an actual industry  premise while still pursuing their degree. The students get to earn a stipend and also get credit points for the skills they are acquiring.

• 2. How is OJL different from a traditional internship?

Internships are usually short term that a student gets to do during a certain part of their curriculum which is not very in-depth and only centred on getting the certificate. At MSU, on-the-job learning or OJL constitutes a major part of the curriculum. It is a long term affair (up to 12 months) where the students work at the industry as regular employees gaining continuous feedback, performance evaluations, and more which also decides the student’s academic credit grading.

• 3. What kind of companies can MSU students go to for OJL?

As stated earlier, MSU has India’s largest industry network for OJL. Therefore, the kind of opportunities that the students experience is unmatched. Some of the prominent partners include - 

• Flipkart
• Codeyoung
• Hyatt Regency
• Krutanic Solutions
• Palm Groves Suites Inn & Spa 
• MAGNUS Multi Speciality Hospital & Cardiac Center and more

• 4. Which MSU programmes include OJL?

Every programme offered at Medhavi Skills University includes OJL or on-the-job learning. It is one of the core components of the curriculum and programmes offered at MSU.

• 5. When does OJL start during the programme?

The OJL component of the curriculum starts at different levels for different programmes. The timing and duration of the OJL depends on the needs of the programme. 

• 6. Is OJL paid? 

Yes, OJL is paid and that is where the unique concept of “Earn While You Learn” comes from. Students not only gain industry-relevant skills and experience while learning, they also earn a stipend.

• 7. How is OJL helpful in making students employable?

OJL makes students employable in various ways, some of them are - 

• Working in real industry setups serves as an experience for the students which they can use in interviews and job placements.
• Good performance and networking during OJL may lead to full-time job offers post graduation.
• While working, students also gain necessary communication skills, soft skills, and professionalism.

• 8. Is academic learning affected during OJL?

No, OJL is a part of the student’s academic curriculum which further enhances their overall learning. The students get grades and credit points according to their performance during the OJL period. 

• 9. Are students supported by MSU during OJL?

Absolutely. Although the students go to different organizations for their OJL, they are still the students of MSU actively pursuing their programmes. Students receive all the necessary guidance and support from MSU. Also, through practical and hands-on-learning, students are prepared for OJLby MSU before sending them out for the OJL tenure at industry premises. 

• 10. How does OJL contribute to the overall vision of MSU?

MSU’s vision and mission is to skill the youth of India and make them employable. By bridging the gap between education and employability through skill-based education, MSU wants to make the youth of India future-ready. OJL or on-the-job learning is an integral part of this vision because it helps the students gain real-world skills and experience and skills at the industry itself.

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