Chopra’s Edu Fair
The Chopras' much applauded initiative, Global Education Interact, an educational and interactive seminar is back with its latest edition being organised on February 13 at Shangri-la’s in New Delhi. The event promises to be the definitive platform that will aid students in solving their many quandaries associated with higher education.
The education fair will be on from January 24-February 17, spanning across 11 cities and about 60 universities from 9 countries such as Bristol University, Kings College london, University of Westminster, University of Birmingham and lakehead University.
Mou Signed
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed an MoU with Department of Telecommunication (DoT) to develop and implement National Action Plan for skill development in Telecom Sector, utilising PSUs under DoT with an objective of fulfilling skilled manpower requirement of the sector and provide opportunities for employment/entrepreneurship.
The MoU was signed by secretaries of the two ministries, in the presence of Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communications and Information and Technology and Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs.
Siu Gets Grade A By Naac
Symbiosis International University (SIU) is glad to announce that an autonomous body established by the UGC of India National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has awarded grade A with 3.58 score. The university has 19 institutes under it. It has seven faculties — law, management, computer studies, media communication and design, health sciences, engineering and humanities.
The university offers 71 programmes, including PhD. NAAC awards four grades like as A, B, C and D on the basis of the recommendations submitted by the peer team which evaluate the institution on: teaching-learning and evaluation; research; consultancy and extension; infrastructure and learning resources; student support and progress; governance and leadership and innovative practices.
Sheroes’ New Partnership
SHEROES.in, an online platform providing a career destination for women from all walks of professional life has proudly announced its association with Girls in Tech India with the underlying purpose to provide career opportunities to promising women in technology and entrepreneurship. As part of the partnership, it is sharing job opportunities, career resources and mentorship support.
Commenting on this partnership, Sairee Chahal, founder-CEO, SHEROES said: “We believe in the power of collaboration. We collaborate with institutions, corporates, non-profits, and community members, to offer value to over half a million of our members. This helps us in moving towards our mission of helping over a million women with their careers. Tech talent and organisations are a substantial part of this eco-system. Therefore, it becomes important and necessary to share more possibilities, mentor support and career resources with them. Hence, we have partnered with Girls in Tech India to help and support them in their endeavour.”
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
Keeping in mind that education amongst women is a pressing demand, JetkingInfotrain ltd, India’s leading computer hardware and networking training institute announces Jetking Beti Shiksha Yojna. The institute is launching the programme from January 18 and also promises 100 per cent jobs.
Given that growth of women’s education in rural areas is very slow, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Savitri Bai Phule, Jetking will aim at providing a 30 per cent discount in line with the government’s BetiBachao, BetiPadhao campaign. This initiative aims to assist economically weak girls to pursue a career in the IT field. Siddarth Bharwani, VP, JetkingInfotrain limited said: “Education of women is the most powerful tool to change their position in society. Our intention through this initiative is to also bring reduction in inequalities and function as a means of improving their status.”
PG Course In E-Commerce Management
Talentedge, one of India’s leading interactive learning solutions company, recently collaborated with MICA, India’s premier management school for strategic marketing and communication, to introduce a postgraduate programme in e-commerce Business Management. With the programme content and structure developed by MICA, students will be able to get a holistic understanding of the concepts, elements, business models and other dynamics of running a business in the online space. The four-month long programme will require the student to attend two classes of an hour and a half each on Thursday and Friday from February 19. The course fee is Rs60,000 plus taxes.
Highlighting the significance of this new programme, Aditya Malik, CEO and MD, Talentedge said: “We believe in keeping education focused, updated and industry relevant. We are strengthening our partnership with MICA by launching our third programme with them in the e-commerce domain. The lectures will be delivered by MICA’s expert faculty and the insights will be supplemented with inputs from both guest lecturers as well as industry professionals. The study material will all be available on the cloud campus, complete with presentations, projects, case studies and assignments.”