1.Objectives of the Practice:

2.The Context:

The significance of comprehensive employability programs is evident in today's competitive job market, as they bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry-relevant skills. Educational institutions prioritize preparing job-ready graduates by enhancing placements and fostering a range of technical and soft skills through these programs.

Employability programs exceed academics, imparting essential refinements to graduates. They address the need for well-rounded candidates who possess communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and work ethic skills-all defining traits of employability. Collaboration with industries ensures curricula align with practical demands, incorporating workshops, internships, lectures, and skill-based courses.

These programs aim to empower students for successful entry into the job market. They enhance placements through internships and credible job opportunities, nurturing essential personal and professional growth. In a changing global economy, employability programs transform education into practical application, unlocking potential and translating it into real-world performance. With a holistic approach, they mold future professionals to be adaptable, innovative, and impactful contributors.

3.The Practice:

The institution provides well-structured skill training programs for students of all branches, beginning with their initial semesters themselves, which helps them learn progressively. The details of the training programs are mentioned below:

The English language and communication skills course is part of the curriculum in I, II, and V semesters and helps in honing the communication skills of the students. They are giving ear-training in the phonetics lab, thus enabling them to get rid of their mother tongue influence when speaking in English.

In the Interactive Communication Skills Lab, students actively participate in group discussions, debates, and presentations. Students learn various comprehension techniques in the reading lab so they can read a variety of texts. Teams of students are assigned assignments and activities to promote collaborative learning.

During the initial two semesters, we are augmenting our curriculum with comprehensive training in the C programming language and Python programming. These training modules will be complemented by hands-on sessions that encourage practical learning. Hands-on sessions encourage progressive application of knowledge, complemented by a teaching approach centered on gradual learning. Our dedication to staying updated ensures instruction in line with industry trends, effectively equipping students with practical skills and effective problem-solving abilities.

SRITW Offering skill development programs in collaboration with ICT Academy, TASK,etc. By bridging the gap between industry requirements and job seekers' competencies, these businesses hope to improve employability prospects.

The following skill development programs are conducted for the students with proper planning:

Soft Skills Training:

This helps students improve their communication and presentation skills in both academic and professional situations. These interactive activities offer a focus on workplace environments and real-world situations. This includes acquiring the skills listed below:

Language and communication Skills Training:

It is intended to increase the following abilities in the students:

Technical Skill Training:

It is focused on training the students in advanced techniques, such as

These training sessions serve a multifaceted purpose, preparing students effectively for recruitment processes, higher education entrance exams, and other competitive assessments. This is due to the fact that the model of the recruitment process used by various companies has changed. Most recruiting companies are now expecting the students to have basic programming skills, irrespective of the branch of engineering they pursue. These technical skills training programs include IT-related skills, namely fundamental programming skills and advanced programming skills. Students of engineering branches other than CSE are also offered training in these domains

Based on the feedback received from graduates and their success in the recruitment process, the institution has decided to continue offering soft skills, language and communication skills, and technical skills training programs. These programs will be adapted as needed to align with industry demands, ensuring that students are well-equipped for recruitment processes and industry requirements.

So that they can enhance their proficiency levels during the training. The post-test additionally assists the institution in evaluating the efficacy of its training programs and making necessary adjustments when required.

4.Evidence of Success:

With the combined effort and commitment of the institution and students, the institution has achieved very good results during on-campus recruitment processes. This has led to an increase in the quality as well as, number of recruits. Placement summaries for the last 5 years indicate that the students have been performing consistently well and are recruited by reputed companies, and the average pay package has been increasing year after year

2018-2019: 128 students secured jobs and the highest pay package of Rs. 4 lakhs.

2018-2019: 128 students secured jobs and the highest pay package of Rs. 4 lakhs.

2020-2021: 141 students secured jobs and the highest pay package of Rs. 6.5lakhs.

2021-2022: 184 students secured jobs and the highest pay package of Rs. 10lakhs.

2021-2022: 184 students secured jobs and the highest pay package of Rs. 10lakhs.

5.Problems encountered and resources required:

The students' rural upbringing initially led to them feeling unsure about their own abilities and potential. However, through determined efforts and rigorous training right from the start, they successfully overcame these mental barriers. With the support and guidance of the faculty, mentors, and trainers, the students were able to ease their anxieties and fully engage in all the programs. As a result, they acquired the necessary skills and expertise in all aspects.

The following are the problems encountered: