Brain storming contest
Mega Academic contest Brain Storm 2k14 was organised at Echelon Institute of Technology. It was a competition based on JEE main entrance test. Students of 10+2 of Science and Math stream were welcomed to participate. First 10 students were given laptops. More than 55 schools and 1,800 students participated for Delhi NCR.
SS Gusai, president Haryana Progressive School Conference graced the occasion. Dean (Prof) DK Chug, Professor (Dr) Bhim Singh, Rambir Bhati from Echelon Institute and other faculty members were also present at the occasion.
Annual function at aitm
The Ansal Institute of Technology & Management observed its open house cum annual function carnival at its campus. The students put up a spectacular show on the campus. The function was inaugurated by lalit Kumar, GM HR, Tata Motors. The highlights of the event were the large number (1,267) of students from 14 schools participated in the function. There were On-the-spot competitions. The main attraction of the function was the demonstration of humanoid robot and solar green car.
School of Architecture also demonstrated exhibition of new architectural design and structures-geodesic dome and exhibition of surveillance products. Record number of students participated in robo competition.
Award conferred
The Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) from Manav Rachna International University (MRIU) has been felicitated with ASSOCHAM — Education Excellence Award 2013 for the best engineering campus in north India for promoting research. The function was organised by ASSOCHAM in association with Education Post. The award categories included best management institute in corporate relations, leader in family business and entrepreneurship, best management institute for impact potential to name a few.
Dignitaries like Bhagyesh Soneji chairperson, ASSOCHAM, Gujarat Council attended the event.
Inter-school symposium
Exun Clan, the computer society of Delhi Public School, RK Puram conducted its two-day 18th Inter-School Symposium from November 30. EXUN, is one of the oldest and most prestigious computer clubs in Delhi. The principal, Dr DR Saini spoke to the students about the significance of technology in their lives.
This year over 50 schools from Delhi/NCR participated in 15 IT related events. The event proved to be an enriching experience for all students.
Scholarships on offer
University College Dublin (UCD) announced the launch of the 2014 scholarships for Indian UG and PG students. Of particular note in the €250,000 scholarship fund, the largest ever by an Irish University, are the four full scholarships in recognition of VV Giri, the fourth President of India, who studied law in UCD from 1913 to 1916. last date to apply is April 17, 2014. For more information visit: www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd-global/comingto-ireland/scholarships-and-funding.
Courses on offer
EduPristine (certificate provider) is offering 25-plus courses through classroom trainings, online videos, question banks, crash courses, webinars. They have classroom training across eight cities in India, Singapore and Mauritius and online in 40-plus global locations. They have trained 10,000 plus students for various courses (15 per cent online) in the last two years growing at 600-plus students per month. Finance training market is expected to grow by 10 per cent every year till 2015.
· The global demand for CPAs continues to increase, particularly in countries experiencing economic growth like India
· It is committed to helping individuals launch their careers in accounting and finance through quality training and course offerings
· It has trained over 1,200 students in financial year 2012 in India alone
· It provdies exhaustive coverage through 20-plus certificate courses in Finance
· Once the student enrolls for any of the international certificates like CFA, FRM and PRM, the students get the best training
· There has been a tie-up with Becker Professional Education, US to offer CPA training to students in India.
Dean, director meet
Association of MBA’s will be organising The Asia Pacific Conference for deans and directors in China. Asha Bhandarker, Professor of organisational behaviour, IMI-Delhi will be representing India at the global stage.
The conference invites heads of leading business schools in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss and focus on the strategic issues being facing by education leaders now and in the future.
The three-day conference at Hangzhous will witness a distinguished global stage discussion on Strategies and Insights into Internationalisation.
The conference offers unparalleled networking opportunities for the like- minded people who come from different disciplines and expertise.
The unique deans and directors platform will talk about various emerging issues relating to education, entrepreneurship, MBA strategy. Various academicians from different countries and streams will be attending this conference in order to participate in various insightful discussions.
National conference
GNIOT Management School organised a national conference on Strategies for sustainable growth in the Era of Information Technology. The motive was to make students aware about the impact of IT in industrialisation and global business.
The conference was unveiled by chairman- GNIOT Kl Gupta and VC Bl Gupta. A total of 150 research papers were submitted including overseas submissions from Manchester University US, and Mahe Campus Dubai.
The prominent Indian submissions were from Banaras Hindu University, lucknow University, Monard University etc. Approximately 500 research scholars and 300 students participated in this conference. Topics discussed were importance of IT for sustainable growth, renewable energy, finance, HR, etc.
Widening talent pool
Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM), an independent body that provides certifications in management science and information technology, has partnered with Pearson VUE in order to meet growing demand for its certifications across India and internationally.
GAQM offers a comprehensive portfolio of internationally acclaimed and recognised certifications through Pearson VUE including lean six sigma, project management and certified cloud computing certifications. It has moved its existing online tests to the test centre network to enable a much wider delivery of its exams.
Prem Sadarangani, MD and CEO, GAQM, said: “We’re seeing a high demand for many of our certifications in line with an increased commitment of employers and candidates to quality processes across India and beyond. We are sure that our partnership will help us meet that demand and retain our commitment to a high quality of the certification process that we provide.”
Jobseeker survey
The sluggish economic growth seems to have taken its toll on all sectors, as close to 96 per cent students have not attained their desired job profiles. Given the situation, students are tempted to relocate from their home towns to find a job. The survey indicated that the dearth of jobs associated with economic crisis has made students flexible in their job demands. They are now looking for jobs in new sectors and occupations as well.
Highlights of Aspiring Minds survey:
· 96 per cent engineers and 91per cent MBAs have failed to bag their preferred job. For degree course graduates, the number is around 91per cent
· 84 per cent to 86 per cent are willing to travel a distance for an interview
· 78 per cent to 86 per cent students are ready to relocate after getting a job
· 48 per cent engineers are open to possibilities of moving out of their area of specialisation to get a job
· Around 67 per cent MBA graduates denied opting for Government jobs during the survey.
· Close to 93 per cent students from all domains show disinterest in taking up a job in BPO sector.