Soft Skills Development Workshop conducted in Kaveri College

Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri College of Arts, Science & Commerce conducted a 5 days Soft Skills Development Workshop for academic year 2014-15 from 7th September to 12^th September, 2015 for all TY students of BCA, BBA, B.Sc.(CS), and B.Com. The workshop was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. S.B.Kharosekar, Principal, Kaveri College.  In his address Dr. S. B. Kharosekar guided the students on role & importance of soft skills. He also explained difference between hard skills and soft skills

Dr. A.M. Joshi took sessions on ‘Communication Skill & Public Speaking’ and ‘Problem solving & decision Making’

Dr. S.G. Bapat conducted sessions on the topics ‘Image building – Branding Oneself’ and ‘creativity and Innovation’.  He also gave guidance on ‘Leadership skills and interpersonal skill’ and ‘team building / collaboration’ on next day.

Ms. Asmita Patwe interacted with students and discussed about  ‘Time Management & ability to work under pressure’. ‘How to achieve goal in work pressure through time management?’  she explained it to the students. In next session Ms. Prema Mangudkar gave  guidance on ‘Capacity Building’ through SWOT analysis

Ms. Rasayani Kamat conducted a session on ‘Resume Writing, Interview Techniques & Group Discussion” which is very essential for the last year students.

On 12^th September in the valedictory programme, Dr. Balajith  Shetty, Trustee Kannada Sangha, was the Chief Guest.  Principal Dr. S. B. Kharosekar, Co-coordinator of SSDP Committee Mrs. Deepa Sathe and other staff members were also present on the occasion.

Dr. Kharosekar welcomed Dr. Balajith  Shetty and in his address explained the importance of development of personality from various angle. He announced that college will be starting ‘Soft Skill Development Centre’ in association with National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC). Kaveri College would be the first college in Pune to start such center, if it success in starting it.

Dr. Balajith  Shetty talked about entrepreneurship and  appealed the students to be entrepreneur and told “Search your own skill and idea, nurture it and become successful entrepreneur” He also emphasized that no work is small or big, if you are happy in what you are doing, you are successful.

Many students gave their feedback and described that this workshop changed their mindset, changed their attitude towards life and they understood the overall importance of such activities. They thanked Kaveri College for conducting this  workshop.

Prof.  Mrs. Ashwini Malani  compeered the programme.  Prof.  Pooja Ambole proposed vote of thanks. The programme ended with recital of “Vande Mataram”.