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Career in different Universities for Class XII (28.08.2023)
'Career in Design' for classes XI & XII (10.08.2023)

The speaker for the session was Richard Bara is a versatile academic in the field of design, known for his expertise in History, Theory, and Criticism of traditional and contemporary built forms. With a master's degree in Interior Architecture and Design from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and a bachelor's degree in Architecture from the prestigious School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi, he possesses a strong educational foundation that underpins his successful career. He interactively walked students through the various career options in design, how to break into them and what to expect out of it.

‘Liberal Arts & Sciences as a career option’ held on 01.08.2023 (Classes XI & XII)

The speaker for the session was Ms. Vrinda Tandon, Deputy Manager Outreach, Ashoka University. She provided information about the concept of liberal education. Students were informed about the successful people worldwide who decided to choose liberal education as a career path. She highlighted the fact that liberal education offers a broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth study in a specific area of interest. It was indeed a learning experience for the students who got a broader picture about liberal education and how it can empower them to deal with complexity, diversity and change. She also discussed the admission criteria and scholarships offered at Ashoka University.

International Education Day held on 28.07.2023

University Delegates from six different universities visited the school and interacted with the students. The delegates shared their brochures and other course related material during the program. The participating universities were The University of Arizona, Ecole Intut Lab, B M Munjal University, Indian School of Hospitality and World University of Design.

Deakin Carer Studios held on 25.07.2023 (Class XII)

In its endeavour to enable students towards a career of the future, the school hosted a series of experiential studios in various study areas with a focus on international careers opportunities. These experiential studios were conducted by subject experts from Deakin University.

With the focus shifting to holistic learning, students were given insights on how to navigate future studies, and career prospects on an international scale.

The experiential studios are listed below:

  • Autonomous Robots and Haptics
  • Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security
  • Film, television and Animation
  • Critical Thinking for Business Decision Making
  • Exercise and Sport Science
  • Exploring Psychology

 

The key speakers from Deakin University were:

  • Dr Hamid Abdi - Senior Lecturer, Engineering Management, School of Engineering
  • Professor Gang Li – Professor, School of Information Technology
  • Professor Sean Redmond - Professor of Film and Television, School of Communication & Creative Arts
  • Dr Joseph Griffin - Course Director – MBA, Deakin Business School
  • Dr Lyndell Bruce - Associate Head of School (Partnerships), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
  • Dr Lee Hamilton is a lecturer and researcher within Deakin University’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.
  • Dr Ian Fuelscher - Senior Lecturer, Psychology, School of Psychology
  • Dr Meaghan Danby is a Lecturer in Deakin University’s School of Psychology.

 

Career Guidance Seminar on Law’ by Harsh Srivastava (25/04/2023)

The speaker for the session was Mr. Harsh Srivastava, a law graduate from National law university Bangalore. Mr. Srivastava was awarded with best mediation advocacy at 15th international chamber of commerce international mediation competition ,Paris,France (2020). Currently, he is litigating in Delhi High Court.
Mr. Srivastava guided students on how to prepare for the entrance exams of top notch law schools, the wide array of career opportunities prevalent, corporate placements offered, practice prospects and the scope for higher studies. The students also clarified their doubts regarding the exams, judiciary selection and the packages offered.

Session on Career Options after 12th for classes XI & XII held on 19/04/2023

The speakers for the session were Mr. Arindam Bhattacharya and Mr. Rajesh Misra. The aim of the workshop was to help the students make informed decision. The session covered various facets of career choice and its determining factors such as aptitude and interest, availability of opportunity and inherent potential. Urging the students to believe in their strengths and follow their passion, the resource people also threw light on the various skills required for pursuing a particular career, and how a combination of such skills is essential for success in a field. Further the students were introduced to the profile building and personal mapping.

Workshop on "Higher Education Landscape”
Date: 30.01.2023
Resource person: Mr. Rohi Kandari and representatives of the various universities
Participants: Class XI
Venue: TIS, EOK (Audi 1)

The workshop was divided into three segments, starting with Mr. Rohit Kandari addressing the students followed by university introductions and a mini fair for students to interact individually.

Following is the list of universities and names of the delegates who visited the school:

S. No

University Name

Participant Name

Title

1

Bryant University • U.S.

Andrew Kupec

Senior Associate Director of International Admissions

2

California Baptist University • U.S.

Daphne Kieling

International Admissions Counselor

3

Columbia College Chicago • U.S.

Penelope Rajczyk

Assistant Director of Admissions

4

Full Sail University • U.S.

Anu Kalhan

Regional Manager India & Middle East

5

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Hong Kong

Philip Cheng

Manager, Global Engagement Office

6

Marist College • U.S.

Shri Ravella

International Admissions Representative

7

Old Dominion University • U.S.

Mary Wilcox

International Recruitment Coordinator

8

Saginaw Valley State University • U.S.

Adem Althor

Interim Director, Office of International Programs

9

Savannah College of Art and Design • U.S.

Rashmi Panchal

Assistant Director of Admission

10

University of Colorado Boulder • U.S.

Alicia Martin

Assistant Director of Admissions

11

The University of Iowa • U.S.

Jennifer Timmons

Associate Director, Transfer Relations

12

University of Kentucky • U.S.

Landon Segress

Assistant Director of International Enrollment Management

13

University of Maryland • U.S.

Michael Nixon

Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions

14

University of Northern Iowa • U.S.

Myle Duong

Assistant Director of International Recruitment

15

University of Pittsburgh • U.S.

Ivy Chou

International Enrollment Services Manager

16

University of San Francisco • U.S.

Pranav Pradhan

Director of International Admission

17

Weber State University • U.S.

Ioana Vulpe

Director of International Student Recruitment

Career Conclave 2022
Career decisions play a pivotal role in shaping the future growth and development of students. In today’s environment of multiple options, knowing about choices available helps children in their decision-making process. A career conclave was organized on 20th October 2022 in the school premises with the objective of helping the students to design their higher studies and exploring a range of options that can open new vistas for them. Crafted for class XII students, this conclave aimed to sensitize the students and parents of class XI as well. The participants witnessed eleven tailor made sessions that focused on providing a multifarious perspective of the various career fields.
The session commenced with the school principal, Ms. Mallika Preman reiterating the importance of knowing one’s potential and area of interest before making a decision. She emphasized on the importance of making informed decisions. This was followed by a session on Navigating through the sea of career options, Dr. Shubhahis Gangopadhyay, Dean, Liberal Arts, UPES and a session on Understanding CUET by Mr. Binit Binod, Academic Advisor

Sessions were planned on the basis of the diverse interest of the student’s; they attended the following sessions as per their choice:

  • HR - Career Path by Mr. Mr. Rakesh Prasad, AVP – HR, IndiGo ,  
  • Entering the Era of Intelligent Machines, Dr. Akash Sondhi, Lead Research Programs, I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics, Assistant Professor, TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi
  • Finance and stock market, Mr. Amit Kumar, Asssistant Professor, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Mr. Deepak Tiwari, Placement Officer, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies
  • Swoon the audience as a Radio Jockey, Mr. Ishu Grover, National Head Sales – HIT FM
  • The fourth estate – Journalism, Ms. Madhu Sen, Journalist
  • Explore Aviation as a career, Capt. Girishma, Pilot
  • Hospitality Industry, Mr Abdullah Ahmad, COO, IIHM Group
  • Building Profile to Stand Out, Ms. Anju Jayraj, Assistant Director, Rishihood University.
  • Design and Innovation, Mr. Niyam Bhushan, Founder DesignRev.in, TEDx Speaker

A series of wonderful and informative career panels provided the students a glimpse into the various career fields. There were host of Indian and International university representatives along with student service providing agencies to guide the students about the courses, eligibility criteria, scholarship etc. 

‘Liberal Arts as a career option’ held on 16.08.2022 (Classes XI & XII)

The speaker for the session was Ms. Vrinda Tandon, Deputy Manager Outreach, Ashoka University. She provided information about the concept of liberal education. Students were informed about the successful people worldwide who decided to choose liberal education as a career path. She highlighted the fact that liberal education offers a broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth study in a specific area of interest. It was indeed a learning experience for the students who got a broader picture about liberal education and how it can empower them to deal with complexity, diversity and change. She also discussed the admission criteria and scholarships offered at Ashoka University.

Career in Journalism and Mass Media held on 02/08/2022(classes XI to XII)

The key speaker for the session was, Mr. Vikas Bhaduria, currently an editor and Anchor with ABP News. He has had an extensive ground reporting history, especially covering politics and the economy. He was a part of the team that launched the successful and ground breaking morning show, Namaste Bharat, on ABP News. Mr. Bhaduria currently does both ground reporting as well as anchoring for the channel. It was an extremely captivating session and students were inquisitive to know more about the industry.

Psychology as a Career held on 19.07.2022

The students of class XI and XII attended a workshop on the theme ‘Psychology as a career’ conducted by Mr. Nitin Anandi Lal. He is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, Ghaziabad and is also the Director of Udayan Mental Health Care- Unleashing the Potential, in New Delhi. He does Comprehensive Psychological Assessment for adults and holds expertise in various forms of psychotherapeutic interventions. Mr. Lal is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) from The Beck Institute, Philadelphia, USA; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) He is trained to administer Virtual Reality Therapy for various Anxiety Disorders and to use Bio-feedback as an integral management strategy. He explained the various branches of psychology and emphasized on the various aspects of education and training in psychology. The session acquainted students with the various courses in psychology in India and abroad.

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