Scope and Opportunity of Employability in UG Programs of IGNTU Presented By Prof. T. V. Kattimani Vice-Chancellor Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (A Central University) Amarkantak, Dist.: Anuppur, (M.P.) India, PIN- 484886 Mobile: +91-94253-31399 Email : tvkattimani@gmail.com , vc@igntu.ac.in

Topics Discussed: Under Graduate Professional Courses offered in IGNTU Changes to graduate recruitment Creating a curriculum for employability Developing a strategy for employability Transformation of Students Add-on Specialized Courses for Employability Requirements of IT Industry curriculum for employability Employer involvement – benefits to education Conclusion: Employability Strategy

Under Graduate Professional Courses offered in IGNTU Bachelor of Computer Application- BCA Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA BBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Computer Application- BCA Objective : Impart Computer Education for Employability Improve student’s IT skills Make him/her expert in field of Computer Science   Highlights : Syllabus is covering Hardware & Software, both Practical element with every subject Hands-on- training in a live practical situation Emerging Technology at the exit point Evaluation : Continuous Assessment through Assignment (30%) Term End Exam (70%) Practical Assignment with Viva (70 & 30%) Project work with viva (70 & 30%) Employability : Both in IT Sector and Non IT Sectors

Bachelor of Business Administration-BBA Objective : Introduce him/her to Business Environment Progress the curriculum by imparting more Skills Application of knowledge in a live situation   Highlights : Business Entrepreneurship introduced Employability enhanced with new skill set Practical element with every course Field Training with industry attachment Emerging Technology at the exit point Evaluation : Continuous Assessment through Assignment (30%) Term End Exam (70%) Practical Assignment with Viva (70 & 30%) Work Book with viva (70 & 30%) Project with viva (70 & 30%) Employability : Banking, Marketing, Finance, HR etc.

BBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management Objective : Introduce him/her to Tourism & Hospitality Environment Progress the curriculum by imparting more Skills Application of knowledge in a live situation   Highlights : Tourism Business Entrepreneurship introduced Employability enhanced with new skill set Practical element with every course Field Training with industry attachment Emerging Technology at the exit point Evaluation : Continuous Assessment through Assignment (30%) Term End Exam (70%) Practical Assignment with Viva (70 & 30%) Work Book with viva (70 & 30%) Project with viva (70 & 30%) Employability : Tourism Sector, Hotel Management, Tour Guide etc.

What is meant by employability? “Employability skills are the skills that almost everyone needs to do almost any job” Thinking and solving problems Working together and communicating Self-management Understanding the business Using numbers effectively Using language effectively Using IT effectively Positive approach 7

Education Vs Employability What How Who Where When Needs of individuals Intended outcomes Educating for employability Learning experiences School College Workplace People

Changes to graduate recruitment Employers increasingly focusing on attributes in addition to traditional employability skills Successful candidates need to be able to demonstrate these attributes on their applications and articulate them at interview

Creating a curriculum for employability What do we want to achieve? Understanding themselves; career opportunities; work and working practices; employers’ needs Skills enterprising; basic/functional; customer service Qualities have a go attitude; respect for others; respect for the environment

Creating a curriculum for employability How will we organise learning? experience work – placement; visit make choices and take responsibility – plan events follow and create instructions speak out and express views engage in simulation and with visitors reflect on and apply learning

Developing a strategy for employability IGN Tribal University offers few Short Term Add-on Specialized Courses with the objective of equipping the students with skills that give them an added benefit and an edge in the intensely competitive job market of today’s globalizing world which may potentiate their knowledge received through the mainstream education system at the undergraduate i.e. BCA, BBA, BBA Tourism and Hospitality Management. Candidate who is regular student shall pursue such certificate courses simultaneously while he/she studying for his/her BCA/BBA/BBA Tourism.

Developing a strategy for employability These specialized, career-oriented courses will empower the students for self-employment and can be pursued along with their degree-level education as they are designed in a way that ensures a co- ordination between the two in terms of time-schedule and orientation. At the end of three years the students will be equipped with a Specialization in Certificate / Diploma / Advanced diploma in successfully completed Add-On Courses along with BCA/ BBA/ BBA Tourism and Hospitality Management degree.

Transformation of Students Comfort Zone Expert Zone Transformation Regular students of IGNTU shall pursue such specialized “Add on Courses” simultaneously while he/she studying for his/her BCA/BBA/BBA Tourism UG program.

Add-on Specialized Courses for BCA Diploma in Hardware and PC Maintenances Diploma in Computer Network Management Diploma in Multimedia Technology Diploma in Software Development Advanced Diploma in Film and Cartoon Technology Advanced Diploma in Web Engineering and Web Development Advanced Diploma in VLSI and Semiconductor Technology

Add-on Specialized Courses for BBA Diploma in Human Resource Management Diploma in Marketing Management Diploma in Financial Management Diploma in Event Management & Public Relations Diploma in Social Enterprise Management Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Diploma in Share Marketing & Management

Add-on Specialized Courses for BBA Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management Diploma in Tourism & Airlines Management Diploma in Tourism & Hotel Management Diploma in Tourism Aviation & Airport Management Diploma in Tourism Aviation & Hospitality Management

What are the Requirements of IT Industry? There are broadly two categories in which IT professionals are employed in the industry: a. As IT professional in a Software company – about 25% employment b. As IT professional in a Non IT company – about 75% employment

What are the Roles Assigned in Non IT Organization? The major roles assigned to the IT Department in any Non IT organization are: a. IT Infrastructure Management b. Database Management c. Web Resource Management Entrepreneurship skills are essentially required by every such professional who wants to rise in the career or set up a small business unit at some stage. Technology is changing at a very fast pace.

The leadership challenge – how are we doing? Do we have a vision and planned outcomes for employability? Do we have effective management and co-ordination in place? Do we have policies in place or in development? What resources do we use to support employability? Are we compliant with legal requirements? Do we recognise achievements?

Curriculum opportunities for career and work-related education Explicit, planned content in all curriculum subjects Specific lessons as part of a tutorial programme Whole university activities Specific projects and experiences

A curriculum for employability Learning in a work context Business involvement Synthesis of theory and practice experiential learning Experiences of work high fidelity or high validity

Developing students’ employability: working with partners What is the rationale for partnership? Who are our partners? What can our partners provide?

Employer involvement – benefits to education revenue and resources governance improved community profile improved skills professional development opportunities for teachers higher staff morale innovative options for curriculum delivery

Conclusion: Employability Strategy Unintended outcomes Inspection & accountability measures Parental / community / staff impact Attainment in qualifications Personal development / attitudes / motivation Skills / competencies / qualities

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