“ You cannot survive without soft skills in the competitive world.” - Mrs. Malati Kalmadi

A week long Soft Skill Development Programme (SSDP) was held at Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce for third year students of all departments from 10 to 17 August, 2017.  Many renowned accomplished professionals and trainers were invited to educate students on Different Soft Skills to help them become more employable in today’s competitive job market.  The Valedictory function of the programme was held on 17^th August 2017 in the presence of MRs. Malati Kalmadi, Secretary, Kannada Sangha, Pune, Dr. S.B. Kharosekar, Principal Kaveri College and Mrs. Suchismita Mohanty, Vice Principal, Kaveri College.

In his welcome Speech Dr. Kharosekar made students aware of the grim job market and future challenges which the will face in the competitive world. He informed that nearly 2 Lakh IT professionals will lose job this year and nearly half of the work force in It services will be “irrelevant” over the next 3-4 years. He said that in such times of layoffs and shrinking job sector, soft Skills are emerging as the saviors. He urged students to have a dedicated session on soft skills once a week and also encouraged them to inculcate the core behavioral skills learning ability, adaptability, loyalty and creativity etc.

On the occasion the Chief Guest Mrs. Malati Kalmadi interacted with the students and said that new India belongs to the Youth and hence they have a big responsibility on their shoulders to make India a developed country. She insisted that students must hone their soft skills and then accelerate their path towards success. She asked them to inculcate at least one art form and pay attention to their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Mrs. Mohanty presented the detailed report on the weeklong programme. She took the review of lectures by all the invited speakers and also thanked all who worked hard for the successful execution of the programme.

For six days the programme saw renowned professionals and trainers guiding students on various soft skills, which are necessary to survive in the cutthroat competition. Dr. Muckta Karmarkar spoke on How to Stop Procrstination? , Mr. Cedrick D’souza guided students about Transactional Analysis. Ms. Supriya Shetty conducted her session on Power of Subconscious and Positive Thinking, Mr. Munir Damani on Communication Skills, Ms. Bhakti Karkare on Personal Interviews, Dr. Shirish Limaye on Business and Ethics, and Ms. Sonal Bavadekar on Self Awareness.

About 85 students participated in the program and some of them shared their experience by giving PPT presentation. Mrs. Malati Kalmadi distributed certificates to the students for attending the programme.

Mrs. Priya Deshmukh compered the program and Mrs. Chaitra Uchil presented the vote of thanks.