Career Development
November 8, 2022 2023-02-24 17:11Career Development
Career Development
In the changing global scenario, a suitable job is of paramount importance for students graduating from any discipline. We, at Kalinga University, have a full-fledged Training and Placement Cell working towards the fulfilment of the student's aspirations of having the best professional career.
The T&P Cell at KU is an outstanding initiative to provide a comprehensive array of services and support to its students that will assist them in their lifelong Career Development and Placement. The Cell acts as a central hub for the overall development of the students aiming for the final placement and is a storehouse of all the information and resources.
The T&P Cell at KU is an outstanding initiative to provide a comprehensive array of services and support to its students that will assist them in their lifelong Career Development and Placement. The Cell acts as a central hub for the overall development of the students aiming for the final placement and is a storehouse of all the information and resources.
T&P Cell at KU is an intermediary between the corporate world and our students to provide adequate guidance for the career of their choice and access to employers by generating ample opportunities for placements as well as bringing awareness to the faculties and students to prepare according to the changing demands of the industry. It also maintains an ongoing corporate networking programme to place students and ensures a continuous flow of placement opportunities.
The T & P Cell of the University has been set up to look after the Industry-Academia interface so that the students can be groomed into industry-ready Technocrats. It not only acts as a facilitator for training and placement but also works towards the overall development of the engineering, management, humanities, information technology, pharmacy, law, commerce & science students. T&P Cell is well-equipped with excellent infrastructure to support each and every stage of the placement process.
The T & P Cell of the University has been set up to look after the Industry-Academia interface so that the students can be groomed into industry-ready Technocrats. It not only acts as a facilitator for training and placement but also works towards the overall development of the engineering, management, humanities, information technology, pharmacy, law, commerce & science students. T&P Cell is well-equipped with excellent infrastructure to support each and every stage of the placement process.
Career Counseling
Kalinga University has a counselling facility available for students. Personal & Career Counselling services are provided to students to help them to draw their road map to the future journey of their dream career. As the students are at different stages of life & find it difficult to choose the successful career option as per their abilities and the skill sets they own. The counselling team helps them to guide them in their path in such difficult situations by providing guidance and also helping them to acquire the skills they need.
Soft Skills Development
With the ever-increasing competition, a quintessential component such as Soft Skills is of paramount importance for a successful career of students who wish to succeed in their careers and have better job prospects. It is now well-established that many students who otherwise perform well in the traditional examination may not be very sound in their Communication Skills. Hence, the sole objective of the Soft-Skill training program is to assist students in inculcating Soft Skills and developing their Personalities in order to empower and raise their awareness of the dynamic milieu.
Kalinga University focuses on the Soft-Skills and Personality Development of all students. It is part of the curriculum & regular sessions are conducted by In-house & guest faculties. This helps our students to augment their employability and potential and face the challenges of the present times.
Language Lab
With the ever-increasing competition, a quintessential component such as Soft-Skills is paramount the English language laboratory at Kalinga University is a state-of-the-art, well-furnished lab with updated system configuration for a profound learning experience where students can tune their listening as well as speaking skills. Language Lab proves to be an effective methodology for teaching and learning a language, especially the key areas like Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary. It also facilitates the role of the teacher in creating an attractive learning environment and conducting interesting presentation sessions to enhance the flair for speech and language. This results in increased confidence of the students and prepares them to face job interviews also.
Bridge Courses
Bridge courses are conducted in various courses wherever a student has shown weakness during the admission process. The Bridge courses of the University have a well-defined syllabus. The purpose is to bring them on par with the rest of the students in the class. Some of the bridge courses are offered in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English.
Yoga and Meditation
The art of practising yoga helps in controlling an individual's mind, body and soul. It brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve a peaceful body and mind; it helps manage stress and anxiety and keeps one relaxed. Kalinga University at its campus has a Yoga room for all its students, both boys and girls. Regular sessions are conducted for the students by a well-qualified yoga trainer at the campus.
Competitive Examination Coaching
The extended learning facility for students at Kalinga University helps them students to get prepared for higher studies in India and abroad. This facility is available for students from first year only. Students can choose the courses as per their interests. Every year a lot of students get enrolled in various courses and get benefits from this. Classes are held during the weekends. Various agencies are allowed to run the courses inside the Kalinga campus in various disciplines. Different seminars are also organised to promote and give awareness to higher studies. Coaching is given for various exams like GATE, GRE, GMAT, CAT. IAS, UPSC, IELTS, TOFEL, IBPS, PSC, SSC, NET etc.
Remedial Coaching
Kalinga University offers remedial courses in which extra time is given to students who are slow learners in a class by scheduling separate sessions. Additional assignments are given to them to strengthen their concepts and understanding of the course. Faculty members and programme coordinators regularly review academic progress and counsel students to improve performance and ensure academic growth. Special measures are taken to support advanced as well as slow learners, such as:
Slow Learners – Adequate Support is provided to slow learners to overcome academic difficulties by:
- Organizing Extra Classes during the semester
- Organizing bridge course at the beginning of semester
- Giving practice assignments
- Organizing Guided Self Study Course classes
- Providing extra reading material to improve basic understanding of subject
- Engaging in social activities/class activities/institution activities to develop social skills
- Group learning exercises
- Student Information System
- Time to time interaction with counsellor for counselling the students.
- Bi-lingual explanation is given whenever it is necessary.
- Re-explain the critical topics for improved performance.
- Poor performance due to frequent absenteeism is dealt by informing to the parents through sending
- SMS and letters to the parents of such students.
- Counselling and mentoring sessions conducted in a friendly way to help the students to overcome their psychological problems and achieve their goals successfully.
Advanced learners – In order to support the fast learners, it is ensured that:
- They are given additional/challenging assignments/ project work
- They are encouraged to participate in various symposiums like quiz, poster presentation, conferences, inter institution competition etc.
- They are also given opportunities to do project work
- They are given opportunities to involve themselves in writing research papers.
- They are groomed to represent the institution in inter collegiate events/ Youth festivals at State and National level.
- They are given opportunities to plan and organize fests and events. This gives them a chance to
- Interface with the academia and industry experts.
- Advance learners are given opportunities like peer tutoring in academic sessions.
The T&P Cell at KU is an outstanding initiative to provide a comprehensive array of services and support to its students that will assist them in their lifelong Career Development and Placement. The Cell acts as a central hub for the overall development of the students aiming for the final placement and is a storehouse of all the information and resources.
