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ABOUT DISHA – CAREER GUIDANCE AND PLACEMENT CELL

DISHA Career Guidance and Placement Cell of Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial College plays a pivotal role in guiding students toward successful professional careers. It serves as a bridge between the academic world and the corporate sector/industry, ensuring that students are well-prepared to meet industry expectations and career challenges.
The cell works with a vision to empower students with employable skills, career awareness, and professional confidence. It coordinates with reputed organizations to facilitate campus recruitments, internships, and career-oriented training programs.
The Placement Cell conducts regular career guidance sessions, soft skill workshops, aptitude training, personality development programs, and mock interviews to enhance students’ readiness for the job market. It also provides mentorship and counselling for students aspiring to pursue higher studies or competitive examinations.

Objectives and Salient Features of the Placement Cell

Objectives

To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
To prepare students for employment through training in communication, aptitude, and interview skills.
To organize campus recruitment drives, internships, and industry interactions.
To assist students in career planning, networking, and higher education guidance.
To establish strong collaborations with industries, organizations, and alumni.

Salient Features

Regular campus recruitment drives with reputed companies.
Career counselling and skill enhancement sessions by experts.
Partnerships with industries and NGOs for internships and placements.
Workshops, webinars, and professional training programs.
Database of recruiters and career resources for students.
Continuous support for entrepreneurship and professional growth.

Activities of the Placement Cell

Campus recruitment and internship facilitation

Resume writing and mock interview sessions

Personality development and soft skills training

Career counselling and mentoring for higher education

Alumni interaction sessions and industry expert talks

Collaboration with local industries for experiential learning opportunities

Vision and Mission of the Placement Cell

Vision

To empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to achieve excellence in their professional careers, and to become competent, ethical, and socially responsible individuals contributing meaningfully to society.

Mission

To create a strong interface between academia and industry.
To enhance employability through skill development and professional training.
To facilitate placements, internships, and industry collaborations.
To nurture entrepreneurial mindset, communication, and leadership qualities.
To guide students in exploring employment, higher education, and self-employment opportunities.

Functions & Responsibilities of the Placement Cell

Career Guidance & Counselling

Conducts regular sessions on career planning, goal setting, and offers personalized counselling for higher studies and competitive exams.

Training & Skill Development

Organizes workshops on communication, soft skills, aptitude, and interview preparation to enhance employability and confidence.

Industry Interaction & Placement Drives

Collaborates with industries, corporate partners, and alumni to organize recruitment drives, internships, and industry visits.

Information & Resource Support

Provides data on job openings, higher education opportunities, and maintains an updated recruiter and alumni database.

Entrepreneurship Promotion

Encourages students to explore self-employment opportunities and organizes awareness sessions with industry experts.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Collects feedback from students, alumni, and employers to continuously refine training programs and align with industry trends.

Placement Committee

Placement Officer

Oversees all placement activities, industry tie-ups, and training programs.

Faculty Members

Support planning, student mentoring, and coordination with various departments.

Student Representatives

Act as communication links between the Placement Cell and their classmates.

Alumni Mentors

Share professional insights and mentor students on their career journey.