One of the major challenges facing 21st-century India is bridging the growing gap between professional education and employability (meeting industry expectations). There is often a difference between what industry expects from graduates and what academic institutions traditionally teach. The Training & Development (T&D) Department plays a crucial role in addressing this challenge by aligning academic learning with industry requirements.
Our Objective
The primary objective of the Training & Development Department is to synchronize industry expectations with the academic learning in so far as behavioural competences or concerned. The department focuses on integrating behavioral competencies, professional and soft skills, and industry-relevant competency development training within the existing educational framework, so that students graduate as industry-ready professionals.
Industry Expectations
Today’s employers expect engineering and business graduates to possess strong capabilities in three broad areas:
• Strong Subject Knowledge
• Application Domain Skills (Technical Skills)
• Positive Attitude and Behavioral Competencies to suit workplace requirements
With increasing competition and rising operational costs, organizations prefer professionals who can be quickly deployed to contribute value with minimal induction and training time. Therefore, employers value graduates who demonstrate strong technical expertise along with professional behavioural maturity & soft skills. The technical skills part is taken care of by the department through special training modules & the Institute Industry Cell, where as the Professional Behavioural Competency part falls in the domain of T&D Department
Focus on Employability Skills
In addition to technical knowledge, employers place significant importance on soft skills and professional & behavioural competencies, such as:
• Deportment skills (etiquettes, manner, conduct)
• Effective communication skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-confidence and positive attitude
• Emotional Maturity and Regulation
• Discipline & Self Management
• Ability to solve real-life problems
• Decision-making skills
• Professional ethics and integrity, wholesome values
• Teamwork/Leadership Qualities
• Proficiency in English and regional languages (one which the company specific)
The T&D Department designs structured training programs to help students develop these essential skills and meet industry expectations.
Holistic Development of Students
Beyond employability, the department is committed to the holistic development of students, preparing them for success not only in their careers but also in life. Students participate in carefully designed activities such as:
• Personality development programs
• Communication skill enhancement sessions
• Group discussions and presentation exercises
• Aptitude training programs
• Personal interview preparation
• Leadership and teamwork activities
The department also conducts programs that focus on values, ethics, and responsible professional behaviour. Total 232 hrs. of classroom engagement along with 80 hrs. in workshop mode preparation time is ensured per batch
Core Values We Encourage: The T&D Department aims to cultivate the following values among students
-Integrity -Self-discipline
-Reliability -Self-motivation
-Entrepreneurship -Teamwork and collaboration
-Ability to understand and follow instructions -Continuous learning mindset
-Flexibility, adaptability, resilience -Empathy and strong moral values
Preparing Future Professionals
All these initiatives complement the strong engineering, technical, and management education provided by the institution. Students are encouraged to effectively apply mathematics, science, technology, and modern tools to solve real-world problems faced by industry
Through a combination of skill development and value-based education, the Training & Development Department ensures that students graduate as competent, confident, and industry-ready professionals
Through a combination of skill development and value-based education, the Training & Development Department ensures that students graduate as competent, confident, and industry-ready professionals
