Glosity partners with IFI Foundation to enhance career readiness of Odisha youth through AI-driven assessments, real-world simulations, and industry-aligned skill development
OdishaPlus Bureau
In an era where technological advancement is outpacing traditional curriculum frameworks, the gap between academic learning and industry expectations continues to widen. To address this challenge, Glosity has emerged as an AI-driven career readiness platform focusing on making job seekers more aligned with real-world industry requirements. The platform is designed to bridge the transition from education to employment by integrating simulation-based learning and data-driven assessment into the hiring process.
Dr. Suman Bhattacharya, Director at KIIT-Kareer School and an Evangelist with Glosity, said the future of hiring is increasingly “solution-centric” and driven by skills rather than conventional selection methods. He noted that artificial intelligence is now deeply integrated across industries, making it essential for candidates to be prepared through structured, real-world aligned systems. “Looking at the current skill requirements in the industry, Glosity provides a transformative platform that helps prepare candidates for real-world hiring environments,” he said in an exclusive interview with OdishaLIVE.
At the core of Glosity’s system is an agentic AI framework that functions as an intelligent intermediary between candidates and employers. It enables real-time skill mapping, allowing users to understand how their current capabilities align with industry demands and identify areas that require improvement. The platform also offers AI-based interview simulations that replicate real hiring scenarios, providing detailed performance feedback on technical competence, communication ability, and overall interview readiness. This structured evaluation approach helps candidates improve through measurable insights rather than subjective preparation.
For recruiters, Glosity consolidates candidate performance data into structured insights, supporting faster and more consistent hiring decisions. This reduces reliance on traditional resume screening and introduces a more data-oriented approach to evaluating potential employees. The platform also extends its utility to educational institutions by converting student performance data into actionable career-readiness insights, enabling faculty to identify skill gaps earlier and align training programs with evolving industry expectations.
In a significant development, Glosity has entered into a strategic partnership with the IFI Foundation to enhance career readiness among youth in Odisha and strengthen the local job marketplace. The initiative aims to provide students across the state, including those in remote regions, with access to AI-based training and assessment tools at no cost, enabling broader participation in industry-aligned skill development.
The collaboration is part of IFI Foundation’s broader network of initiatives focused on education, health literacy, and skill development. The organisation has previously partnered with institutions such as Berhampur University, Rama Devi Women’s University, and U.N. Autonomous College for programmes related to digital education and public health awareness, including the “Spot Stroke, Save Lives” campaign.
As a member of the World Stroke Organisation, IFI Foundation also works with healthcare and media partners, including OdishaLIVE and Swasthya Plus, to train individuals as “Stroke Spotters.” In addition, collaborations with organisations such as the Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd and TiE Bhubaneswar are aimed at aligning youth-focused initiatives with the requirements of the business and entrepreneurial ecosystem.