ELTWeekly Vol. 5 Issue#17 | May 20, 2013 | ISSN 0975-3036
Introduction
“… The ability to drive the interview rather than being driven and a lot of other signs help develop the first impression.” – Werner Fernandes – Principal Consultant, Pink and White Consulting.
Employability skills are vital to finding a job. According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey, 82 per cent of businesses consider these skills to be the single most important consideration when recruiting graduates. However 70 per cent of employers said that university students need to do more to prepare themselves to be effective in the workplace. Despite realizing the
importance of employability skills graduates are currently falling short of employers’ expectations.
Businesses want graduates who not only to add value but also to possess the skills that would transform their organizations in the face of continuous and rapid economic and technological changes. All graduates irrespective of their academic discipline need to be
equipped with employability skills that cover a wide range of non-academic or softer skills and abilities which are of value at the workplaces. It includes the ability to communicate effectively in various professional contexts; work in a team; a willingness to
demonstrate initiative and original thought; self discipline in starting and completing tasks in time. In short, today’s employers expect the fresh graduates to possess the necessary skills to perform well in their organizations and here comes the role of universities and their teachers. It is crucial that universities and employers work with students to provide proper signposting to ensure they are in a
position to make informed decisions and to develop and realize their goals.
Keeping these views in mind, the Department of Humanities & Management at BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus is organizing a Three-Day Workshop on Innovative Pedagogies for Enhancing the Employability Skills of Students from 4 September to 6 September 2013. The workshop would serve as a forum for the teachers of engineering and polytechnic institutions across India to develop a new approach towards improved pedagogies related to the theory and praxis of employability skills.
Objectives
(i) To develop a truly engaging and responsive style, leading to positive results among participants in understanding and improving
employability skills.
(ii) To provide a strong theoretical foundation and a practical understanding of employability skills with a view to enhance participants’ ability for improved and effective pedagogies.
Discussion-cum-Practice Sessions
- Personality Development
- Verbal and Non-Verbal communication
- Job Interviews
- Presentation Skills
- Group Discussions
- Motivation
Participation
Faculty members from engineering and polytechnic institutions across the country are invited to participate. Nearly 100 faculty members are expected to participate in the workshop.
Registration Fee and Important Dates
Early bird registration: Rs . 3500
Last Date: 31 May 2013
Last registration: Rs. 4000
Last Date: 30 June 2013
Proposed Dates: 4-6 Sept. 2013
The registration fee includes local transport to the workshop venue, lunch, dinner, refreshments and delegate kit.
Mode of Payment
DD in favor of Director, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus
OR
Through RTG (For Payment Mode see the registration form)
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged on request (On payment basis)
The Institute
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, established in the year 1964 is an all-India Institute for Higher education deemed to be a university by the Government of India. BITS offers admission in three tiers: First Degree, Higher Degree and Doctoral Degree. Programmes are offered in various disciplines such as Engineering, Science, Management and Humanities. BITS has
always been ranked as one of the top few educational institutions of its kind. The University has four campuses: Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad and Dubai.
The Department of Humanities and Management at the K K Birla Goa Campus of BITS Pilani offers various courses pertaining to English language and literature, professional communication, Mass Media, Social Sciences and Management to the students of all degree programmes irrespective of their disciplines. With its well-qualified and committed faculty members, the Department is actively involved in teaching and research. They participate in various national and international conferences to present their research papers and they have several publications to their credit. The faculty members also deliver invited lectures and conduct workshops in various institutions across India. They carry out major research projects being funded by agencies such as ICSSR, UGC, etc. The
department aims at enriching the knowledge and awareness of students in various areas of humanistic and management studies and
enhancing their management and communication skills thereby enabling them to become well-rounded human beings and to excel in their professional and personal lives.
Convener
Prof. Meenakshi Raman
HOD, Humanities & Management
BITS,-Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus
Near NH17B. Bypass Road,
Zuarinagar-403726
Goa, India
Email: mraman@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
Phone: 0832-2580280 (Ext. 280)
91-9623440035 (M)
Coordinators
Dr. Shalini Upadhyay
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Humanities & Management
BITS, Pilani-K.K. Birla Goa Campus
Near NH17B. Bypass Road,
Zuarinagar-403726
Goa, India
Email: shaliniu@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
Phone: 0832-25802132(Ext. 132)
Dr. K. A. Geetha
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Humanities & Management
BITS, Pilani-K.K. Birla Goa Campus
Near NH17B. Bypass Road,
Zuarinagar-403726
Goa, India
Email: geetha@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in
Phone: 0832-2580232 (Ext. 232)