IT firms partner with colleges for AI-ready talent ORIT firms deepen AI talent ties

Information technology firms are expanding partnerships with universities and skill development programmes as artificial intelligence changes workplace requirements and pushes companies to build talent with both domain expertise and AI capabilities.

The move comes as AI automates parts of routine technology work and forces companies to move toward higher-value areas such as consulting, engineering services and industry-specific solutions. Companies said familiarity with AI tools alone is no longer sufficient, with employers increasingly looking for people who can apply those tools within specific sectors and business contexts.