New Delhi/Gurugram, May 16, 2025: The Corporate & Alumni Relations team of FORE School of Management successfully launched the ‘FOREver Connected’ event series, commencing with inaugural events at Gurugram and New Delhi. This initiative aims to significantly strengthen industry-academia relationships, with the overarching goal of collaboratively developing better industry-ready management graduates.
The opening event was held on May 8, 2025, at The Palms Town & Country Club, Sector-43, Gurugram, followed by a second gathering on May 9, 2025, at the Airports Authority of India Officers Institute, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi. The event witnessed the presence of senior Industry professionals, driven by their keen interest in contributing to the development of young students and helping them become industry-ready.
The event opened with a powerful message from industry leaders and alumni highlighting a shared vision: “The need for management education to nurture more entrepreneurs—job creators rather than job seekers.” This resonated strongly with the audience, emphasizing that the future demands a shift towards entrepreneurial mindsets.
The engaging discussions unfolded around the themes of future-ready management graduates who are empathetic and carry an emotional quotient. The FORE alumni, based on their experience, emphasized the importance of finding innovative ways to engage with students, advocating for a dynamic approach: teaching less and practicing more. The consensus was clear – transformation happens through experiential learning.
Dr. Subir Verma, Director, FORE School of Management, remarked, “At FSM, we cherish our deep engagement with the corporates. Through mentorship and shared experiences, our industry partners play an instrumental role in shaping our students’ professional outlook and helping us understand the ideal competencies contemporary organisations seek. ‘FOREver Connected’ allowed us to reconnect, express our appreciation, and discuss how we can co-create future opportunities to ensure our students are industry-ready.”Prof. Shilpi Jain, Dean Corporate & Alumni Relations, added, “The active involvement and guidance of industry mentors are invaluable in shaping our students. Engaging platforms like ‘FOREver Connected’ are our way to reaffirm our commitment to building long-term, meaningful collaborations. Such partnerships are crucial as we strive to nurture talent that any company can confidently invest in—talent that truly reflects the rigour, capabilities, and potential of our students to meet industry demands.”
The enthusiastic participation of corporate leaders, alumni, and industry mentors in these initial events created a dynamic space to reflect on FSM’s journey and its path forward. Throughout the event, industry professionals and alumni enthusiastically expressed their desire to contribute to students’ learning journeys. They showed keen interest in conducting sessions, connecting through live projects, and mentoring students, reaffirming their commitment to shaping future leaders. The event concluded with a call for a balanced approach – combining formal education with hands-on practice, fostering entrepreneurial mindsets, and equipping students with certifications that not only validate knowledge but also enhance employability.
‘Forever Connected’ stands as a testament to FORE School of Management’s commitment to bridging academia and industry, preparing students to thrive in an ever-evolving professional landscape.