IllUMINA 2016 AT MDI
Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon, recently organised the 20th annual Diwali mela, Urban Illumina which presents to corporates a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into consumer psyche through innovative models designed by the students. Illumina is a disguised market research club of MDI which conducts four events annually.
The students target consumers from rural segment. Under the guise of Pataudi’s famous Dussehra mela, the students conducted a disguised market research. Previous partners included Airtel, Tata Solar Power, SBI amongst others. This year, it conducted market research projects for Amplus Solar and lava.
Around 30 students played a part in the event and gauged the behaviour of rural population for the brands.
BASH FOR FRESHERS
Accurate Institute of Management & Technology, a leading institution offering a wide range of courses pertaining to different fields of studies, organised a grand fresher’s bash Ignite 2016 to welcome the new batches of students at their Greater Noida campus.
The exciting event kick-started with a brief on the inspiring legacy of Accurate Institute presented by Poonam Sharma, group director, Accurate Institute who graced the occasion with her benign presence.
Speaking at the event Sharma said: “Accurate is well aware of the emerging challenges of the professional world and so it constantly endeavors to provide quality education and training to develop its students into successful business leaders of tomorrow.”
The event witnessed huge gathering of students.
ENHANCING lEARNING
The Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), AUD organised a two-day National Conference on School Readiness titled Ensuring Foundation, Enhancing learning.
The conference was jointly sponsored by UNICEF and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation.
Speaking at the conference, Venita Kaul, director, CECED, Ambedkar University Delhi pointed out that little children need to play not study. learning is different from studying. There should no force on them.
MOU TO FOSTER EDUCATION IN SPORT
The Deakin University, Australia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) at New Delhi to build capacity in the area of sport in India.
The signing took place at the Australian High Commission in the presence of Chris Elstoft, Deputy High Commissioner, senior representatives from the Australian High Commission and industry representatives. The MoU between the two organisations was signed by Ravneet Pawha, Executive Director (South Asia), Deakin University, Australia and Rajpal Singh, Director and Head, Sports and Youth Affairs, FICCI.
Speaking at the event Pawha said: “The partnership is a key development in the university’s relationship with both Government and industry in India. It is a powerful opportunity for us to engage and contribute to the key aspects of education and skill development within the sport framework in India.”
According to Vinod Mathur, Deputy Secretary General, FICCI, the partnership would be a perfect fit to the Government of India’s initiative towards enhancing skills of stakeholders across the sports fraternity in India. Australia’s expertise in sport will add value to the entire fraternity.
DIGITAl SKIll CARDS FOR YOUNG JOB SEEKERS
TalentSprint is offering an innovative solution to help young graduates launch aspirational careers in the IT sector. Its new programme revolves around a digital skill card, which is a learning-cum-employment aid for young graduates that can’t afford or do not have a reliable and continuous access to the internet. The programme (ZIP) is a fully digital self-help platform that allows young job seekers watch interactive video lessons, take multiple practice tests, obtain personalised performance analytics and reference personalised study material to enhance their present skill-sets and make themselves more employable. The platform allows them to access job opportunities with TalentSprint’s expanding partner network of 700-plus employers also.
Sharing his thoughts on ZIP, K. Sridhar, Chief Digital Officer, TalentSprint, said: “It allows fresh graduates and first-time job seekers to empower and upskill themselves on their own accord.”
QUAlITY EDUCATION TAlK AT MRIS
Anand Kumar, founder of Super 30 recently visited Manav Rachna International School (MRIS) campus. He met Dr Prashant Bhalla, President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions and Dr Sanjay Srivastava, MD, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI).
Having mentored students under the Super 30 programme, which Kumar started in Patna, Bihar, in 2002, and which coaches economically underprivileged students for IIT-JEE, Kumar understands the true value of education and what it can do to transform students’ lives. Speaking to students aspiring for IIT-JEE entrance examinations, Kumar said: “To crack IIT-JEE, you should have a strong desire and thirst for knowledge. What would also work in your favour is your positive attitude and passion as you devote yourself wholeheartedly towards the accomplishment of your goals even though challenges may come and go. Do not ever lose out on your self-confidence as yourself belief will pave the way for your success story.”
Kumar also met senior professors and spoke with Class XII students.