Much of the education students get in schools and colleges is aimed at getting them a job. At a time when jobs have become scarce, the focus needs to be on self-employment, start-ups and entrepreneurship. For this to happen, stress needs to be laid on management skills. ‘Catch them young’ should be the catchphrase if we are to have school children grow up to become successful businessmen in the future. Hence it is necessary to acquaint the students in school with subjects that will introduce them to management skills. This will also help them to get admission to the top management schools in the country. The focus in school education needs to shift from seeking jobs to providing jobs to others by starting one’s own industry and startups. It is learnt that in a bid to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in Goa, the Goa State Innovation Council has come up with a novel idea for students and professionals to test their entrepreneurial potential and see if they have what it takes to drive innovation. It is an online initiative geared for students, young innovators, entrepreneurs, faculty and professionals. It will help to drive a culture of innovation among the students and youth. There will be more entrepreneurs and more startups in Goa if students are introduced to management skills right from school.
