Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched a ‘Career Pathway Centre’ which includes all placement, internship and student career development activities. The centre will offer essential soft skills training to complement academic readiness as well as act as a testing ground for students to explore self-employment opportunities. Students will get comprehensive training, networking opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures, and enhanced employability, the IIT said.
The student-run Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of the institute has also been integrated into this newly established body. The objective of the Career Pathway Centre is to empower students to independently navigate and decide their career paths. It will also provide students with knowledge, essential skills, and exposure to an entrepreneurial environment, all located in one facility. It also features a placement and internship office that will facilitate students in establishing connections with companies to explore potential career prospects.
“By bringing together all these activities, the Institute has established a unified platform that will provide extensive assistance to students with diverse career trajectories. This initiative is a pivotal step towards providing students with the opportunities, tools and skillset they need to succeed in the ever-evolving professional landscape,” said the IIT in an official press release.
Speaking about this newly-established centre, Prof Sathyanarayana N. Gummadi, Dean (Students), IIT Madras said, “The Career Pathway Centre, with its three verticals, equips students to face the evolving professional landscape. It provides a dynamic platform for exploring both traditional career paths and entrepreneurial opportunities, instilling a strong support system for students. Our aim is to inspire students to pursue their aspirations, whether it is launching a start-up or building a successful career in established enterprises.”
The centre will also host workshops to provide students with the opportunity to connect with a varied group of mentors comprising accomplished entrepreneurs and experienced professionals. The centre presents a range of skill development programmes, covering activities such as resume building and mock interviews along with opportunities to connect with a broad network of industry professionals and potential investors.
“Our emphasis is on catering to all students with varying goals and aspirations. Be it placements or entrepreneurship or higher studies, our various teams work together to open the best doors for our students and help them with their preparation,” Mevit Mathew, Academic Affairs Secretary IIT Madras said.
Poshadri Chatri, Research Affairs Secretary, IIT Madras, said, “We are intensifying our focus on PhD placements through new profile on boarding, offering essential soft skills training via CDC-R, and strategically pursuing faculty positions, internships with our dedicated Academic Placement team. This reflects our steadfast commitment to excellence in research and academia.”
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