After 30+ Years of running an IT hardware manufacturing and Application Software Industry, its time for giving back. During our peak time we had almost 100 + employees and associates with offices in metro as well as some tier 2 towns.We used to employ fresh graduates as interns and train them in skills which we required. During this time I noticed that there is a wide gap between academia and industry. A lot of what they teach in colleges is not relevant to the industry and what is relevant to the industry is not taught. To give examples:- Quality standards (ISO etc). Interns did not even know what quality means- Best Industrial Practices- Workplace Ethics- Business CommunicationWe had to work on these issues during the training period to make them employable.Acknowledging this gap, I have now decided to try and reduce this. I am associated with many engineering colleges in their management committees as a Industry representative and mentor the students so that they are Industry ready. Have myself Started Up about 5 businesses, I am also mentoring students on considering this option instead of running after campus placements alone.My mothers dream was educating the girl child. She worked at the grassroot level , including slums for educating women of all ages for basic skills in reading/ writing.In her memory, I am trying to take this initiative forward. I am associated with SNDT Women's University and running a mentorship program for Engineering girl students so that they become industry ready. I am also trying to help needy girls from poor families or from broken, disturbed or families with financial and emotional assistance with help from friends and relatives.During my 30 years in industry , I have worked on the following specialtiesAerospace Instruments EW and IWDesicion Support SystemsTactical and Strategic CommunicationBanking Systems