CAREER GUIDE INDIA lAUNCHED
The CFA Institute and the Indian Association of Investment Professionals (IAIP), launched the Career Guide India at the Career Day and Networking event recently. Senior CFA charterholders and opinion leaders from the Indian investment management industry shared their insights on what employers in India want.
The guide features interviews with 26 CFA charterholders who have used the knowledge and training of the CFA programmes over the course of their careers, and tracks their individual accounts of professional success.
The central focus of this guide is to encourage CFA charterholders and charter pendings who aspire for a career in the investment management.
TECHNOlOGY EXHIBITION
Autodesk University (AU) India and SAARC 2016 will be held on September 1, 2016 at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Navi Mumbai. This will be the fourth consecutive year for AU India and SAARC and the event is expected to attract an attendance of 4,000-plus participants, including design professionals, engineers, students, industry experts and technology enthusiasts.
The event will showcase the latest product and technology innovations from the industry and would also comprise of interactive workshops, demonstrations, knowledge sessions, and a display of exhibits.
A key highlight this year is a daylong Maker festival co-hosted by India Maker Movement and NASSCOM 10,000 Start-ups in partnership with Maker Fest.
TRAVEl MOU SIGNED
Thomas Cook Tours (TCT)’s Centre of learning, also the education and training vertical of Thomas Cook (India) ltd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sharad Nautiyal, general manager Training, representing the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation limited and Smeeta Gulvady, vice-president and head, Centre of learning, Thomas Cook (India) ltd in the presence of Hari Ranjan Rao MD, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation ltd.
Under the MOU training will be imparted — Explore Madhya Pradesh — via engaging learning modules to over 660 travel agents, covering 20 cities. A qualifying evaluation will be followed post the training session.
SKIll TRAINING FOR UNDERPRIVIlEGED YOUTH
In an endeavour to improve the quality of life of the underprivileged youth by providing skill training, the Amara Raja Group launched the Amara Raja Skill Development Centre in 2014, with an investment of around Rs30 crore, at Pettamitta, Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh.
This centre has been established by the Rajanna Trust which is run under the aegis of the group.
The first batch, on successful completion of the course, was awarded multi-skill technician certificates.
The batch of 101 students received certificates at the ceremony from the chief guest Professor Avula Damodaram, VC, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. The programme is designed not only to impart technical skills but is also focussed is on making them better team players, good and disciplined citizens. The course was designed taking into consideration the background and qualifications of the rural youth and the requirements of the industry.
Speaking at the occasion Prof Damodaram said: “A vocation opens up tremendous opportunities for a person. The group has made is a commendable effort towards making the rural youth of our country employable and encouraging them to see new avenues and options for a career. It is a step in the right direction to skill India.”
NEW ENGlISH lANGUAGE INSTITUTE
BAFEl, the academy for IElTS and English training has always been at the forefront to organise skill development and time and stress management programmes across India. In continuation to this practice British Academy for English language (BAFEl), organised — Sahaja- Yoga — to mark its new institute in Najafgarh.
Through this session participants were able to meditate, based on an experience called self-realisation. Conducted by Kripa Narayana, the session triggered an auspicious start to spread divine knowledge amongst people of all ages.
Speaking at the occasion Alka Gupta MD BAFEl said: “We are immensely proud to begin work at our new center with a thoughtful. This session finely encouraged and motivated people alongside instilled positivity, empowering them to lead a better life both, personally and professionally. Today, good communication is an essential skill that can elevate your visibility and position you at the ‘helm of affairs’. We understand this crucial need and accordingly have crafted creative and valuable courses with expert trainers that can assist you to sharpen your skills.”
3RD HR STRATEGY FORUM HOlDS MEETING
Dr KJS Anand, Executive Director IMS Noida participated at the 3rd HR Strategy Forum in Mumbai discussing on the aspects of Human Resource in the era of experimental economics.
Dr Anand graced the CEO panel and discussed about the expectations of CEOs from HR heads, among companies like Mahindra Finance, Jet Airways, Essar, Yes Bank, etc. He spoke expressively and emphasized on the productivity of the employees across Trans-nation studies.
He said that the balanced scorecard approach by itself has been limiting the participation of HR in strategic decision making at Board levels. “Going forward one should expect productivity decline if HR is not the one recommending the key changes to the Business heads rather than vice- versa,” Anand said
Charu Verma, Dean Corporate Relations, IMS Noida also accompanied Dr Anand and was part of the inaugural session at the panel discussions and spoke on what CEOs want from HR today.