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By publicising educational opportunities and scholarships that lie at the intersection of technology and business, the Hispanic Technology Executive Council and Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) are seeking to increase the presence of Hispanic executives in the technology profession. In addition to prospective Stuart School of Business students, HITEC’s Foundation Scholars and HITEC corporate Emerging Executive Program Graduates who are prepared to pursue a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree in the fall of 2023 from the STEM-focused Illinois Tech Stuart School of Business will be considered for prestigious scholarships from a combined pool of up…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a reading challenge for the students of Classes 6 to 10 to promote reading literacy. CBSE Reading Challenge for the 2022-23 academic session will be held in Hindi and English at two levels — Classes 6-7 and Classes 8-10. Students of Classes 6 to 10 in CBSE-affiliated schools will be eligible to participate in round 1 of the CBSE Reading Challenge. Schools will be required to register students for the first stage till November 25. For Round Two/Second stage, the CBSE statement said, each affiliated school registered in the first stage…
The Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science today announced that 14-year-old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resident Thomas Aldous has received the coveted $25,000 Samueli Foundation Prize, the top prize in the Broadcom MASTERS®, the nation’s best middle school science and engineering competition. Thomas won over the judges with his unique research idea, collaborative attitude, and leadership style. He created a robotic hand that can be employed in scenarios where humans could be in too much risk, like a natural disaster. The fingers on a glove are connected to threads that connect to spools containing electronic gadgets via Thomas’ remote-controlled robotic hand. Data…
The Indian Institute of Science and Manjushree Technopack Ltd would develop solutions to turn waste into plastic packaging to allow repeated recycling of products, MTL said on Tuesday. The organisations will also collaborate to develop a recyclable elastomeric material for all plastic pumps/triggers and also work to strengthen the caps of ‘PET’ bottles, which are made from 100 per cent recyclable plastic, it said. The rigid plastic packaging solutions provider said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bengaluru-based IISc to create “innovative and sustainable” plastic packaging solutions. As part of the MoU, IISc will establish a Centre…
ASAP Kerala is an undertaking of the Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala to focus on the employability skills of its students and the general community. Founded in 2012, ASAP is currently offering more than 130 contemporary courses in 16+ advanced sectors. The 40th edition of Education Today will have its focus themed on “Additional Skill Acquisition Programme – ASAP” and we will be analyzing the importance of employability skills, the immediate need for upskilling and reskilling and the relevance of ASAP initiatives. Check out our cover story Upskilling & Reskilling through ASAP and Article ASAP Initiatives in the Field of Healthcare by…
Taking in account the historical backdrop of Kerala, our state has been a prominent supplier of skilled human resources to the rest of the world. The number of people who flew out of the country to work on foreign lands escalated to the highest 28 lakhs in the past 2.5 years. An analysis among different sections of the younger population showed that it is the highest among those who have qualified higher secondary, followed by graduates, post graduates and other technically qualified but the employability rate is below standard average. Even after claiming the title of the major human resource…
Law is one of the popular career choices in India and certainly among the most respected professions with a wide range of job opportunities. Not only the court but various corporate houses, law firms, administrative and judicial organisations offer a well-paid legal career. The Legal Sector is a domain with varied opportunities and job roles that one can pursue based on interest and skills. With the emergence of new legal tech solutions and alternative work structures, the sector continues to be a lucrative career option. ASAP Kerala offers many courses related to this field. In this article we briefly cover…
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world today. The Healthcare Sector has been witnessing a paradigm shift with the emergence of data analytics. It has facilitated the rise of new opportunities in the industry. ASAP Kerala offers many courses related to this field. In this article we briefly cover the Healthcare courses from ASAP and their scope. Certificate Programme in Advanced Biomedical Equipment Hands On Training This course has been designed to assist candidates in applying engineering concepts to the design, installation, maintenance, and provision of technical support for medical equipment at the appropriate time. It encompasses…
The IT-ITes Sector has evolved to unfathomable levels. Technology has been transforming our lives, fueling our economy and leading social development. ASAP Kerala offers many courses related to this field. In this article we briefly cover the IT and ITeS courses from ASAP and their scope. Google Associate Cloud Engineer – Global Certification This programme provides learners with the training required to set up a cloud solution environment, plan and configure ,deploy and implement a cloud solution, ensuring its successful operation and configure access and security. Eligibility for this course is BTech students (5th semester onwards). The duration of the…
‘Educated unemployment’ is a serious issue of this era. This refers to the inability of the educated population to adapt to an industrial working environment. Education alone is not enough to get a good job nowadays. Along with education, it is essential that every person has access to skill education. The fast-changing global work environment has resulted in greater demand for highly skilled workers.Today, the world nations focus on imparting proper skill education to its educated folk. There are numerous initiatives in India too in this regard. Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) is the scheme introduced by the Government of…