You need to be among the pool of employable resources

-Akila Bakthavatchalam, CoE Partner- Learning, Ford Motor Company , Chennai

Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science for Women (SRCW) conducted the 29th Orientation Program for its first year students of all majors. The Chief Guest of this event was Akila Bakthavatchalam, CoE Partner- Learning, Ford Motor Company, Chennai while V.Ramakrishna, COO, SNR Sons Charitable Trust presided over the event. It was attended by the first year students with their parents.

K.Chitra, Principal, SRCW graced the occasion with her presence and after welcoming the gathering conveyed that the college is ranked among the top 50 colleges in India by India Today. She assured the students that they will get ample time to focus on all aspects of life and learning in their collegiate time. “I believe that Inspiration to leadership is lacking among many people due to lack of self-awareness and self-confidence. To inspire and motivate you, we always strive to showcase you exemplary women leaders to inspire you. We promise you that our college will provide the academic ambience needed for the students to shine like stars. We will give our 100% and more in ensuring that your children accomplish their dream and hopes through our institution and emerge as empowered women.”, she conveyed.

V.Ramakrishna, while delivering the Presidential Address, said “As you navigate your way through life, one of the first issues that you will have to deal will be that of creating company, selecting friends and social groups. What are the rules and norms, you will have to learn them fast.  It is possible that many of you have never spent time away from your parents and guardians, so personal issues of identity will emerge as you adjust to your new life. The most important part of college life is academics which will determine your success. You will have a chance to redeem your image.”

The Chief Guest in her address conveyed to the students that they are in their threshold of a major journey and they need to start to be responsible for their own actions. Accountability arises at adulthood and she welcomed them to this time of life. She said it is vital to not to make the students follow stereotypes but to teach them to continue with their dream for creating an identity for themselves.

She said that in 2030, India will have the largest youth population in the world which will bring a great number of investments and people to offer jobs but how one makes himself an employable person matters the most. She conveyed the work atmosphere will change and cautioned that Geek Economy will soon turn into a reality and could take a larger leap where people with the skills will thrive and the youngsters need to be among the pool of employable resources. She said that they need to be agile in analyzing the market needs and shaping it to that; for all this continuous learning is the key and how you shape you enrich your skills matters.

She wanted the students to decide where they wish to be in future as the world is becoming revolutionized in every aspect.  She said industry expects them to have critical, creative and analytical thinking and to challenge the status quo. She suggested breaking their long term goals into smaller milestones and achieving one at a time will give them the needed push and act as a catalyst, she said.

Advising the students, she asked them to be open to feedbacks but stand for the values that defines them and never compromise it for anything. She said all human beings have rights and responsibilities and one should not allow their responsibilities to take away their rights. A balance between the two is vital, she pointed out.  Talking to the parents she asked them to mentor their wards and motivate them on their path to greatness.