Mohit Singh, Assistant Director at Rishihood University’s Career Advancement cell tells us how Rishihood University ensures its students are future ready for the challenges of the corporate world and become leaders with their entrepreneurship and vision.
Can you tell us more about the campus-to-corporate preparation program at Rishihood University?
Rishihood University is committed to ensuring our students are well-prepared to transition from campus to the corporate world. To achieve this, we at Rishihood University have lined up a series of modules which aim at providing practical, hands-on experience and training. Campus-to-corporate programs at Rishihood University are designed to help students in making the transition from campus life to a corporate work environment. These programs/modules are typically offered by companies as part of their recruitment efforts and are meant to provide young professionals with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to succeed in the workplace.
Additionally, we have signed MOUs with multiple organizations like AIC IIT Delhi, CII, Organewood Labs and various startups to ensure that our learners gets the best possible mentorship directly from industry experts.
Can you tell us more about the MOU signed with AIC IIT Delhi?
The MOU with AIC IIT Delhi will provide rishihood students a competitive edge over other institutes as this will help the students to receive a one on one mentorship and guidance from startup founders and a direct access to the wider network of IIT Delhi startups.
Rishihood University and AIC IIT Delhi aim to support each other in nurturing innovative technology startups and entrepreneurs, by providing them with the necessary resources and facilities to turn their ideas into successful businesses. This collaboration offers a range of services and support programs to Rishihood incubates, including mentorship, access to funding, office space, networking opportunities, and business development services.
This collaboration will majorly focus on incubating startups that work in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data Analytics, Healthcare, Clean Energy, and Agriculture, among others.
In addition to supporting startups and entrepreneurs, at Rishihood University, the AIC IIT Delhi will also promote entrepreneurship education and innovation through various training programs, workshops, and events. This collaboration is committed to fostering an entrepreneurial culture and ecosystem that supports innovation, growth, and economic development in India.
What kind of companies have shown interest in this program?
We have received job descriptions from companies such as Desmania, Orangewood Labs, Quantel.in, and Pick My Work. These companies represent a diverse range of industries and will provide our students with exposure to a wide range of career paths. Our alumni are already working in organizations like Teach for India, ArcelorMittal, TCS, Wadhwani Foundation, HCL Technologies, Azim Premji Foundation and many more.
How does Rishihood University ensure its graduates are well-prepared for the corporate world?
At Rishihood University, we are dedicated to providing our students with the skills and experience they need to succeed in the corporate world. There are several ways through which RIshihood University is ensuring that its graduates are well-prepared for the corporate world. Here are some common strategies which we are using:
Career Advancement Cell: The Rishihood University offers a robust career services program that provides students with guidance on job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and networking. Career cell also connects the students with employers through job fairs, employer presentations, and alumni networking events.
Internship programs: The Rishihood University encourages and facilitates internships for its students. Internships provide students with valuable work experience in their chosen fields and can help them develop skills and knowledge that are relevant to their future careers.
Industry partnerships: The Rishihood university is nurturing partnerships with companies in relevant industries to provide students with opportunities to engage with real-world problems and challenges. These partnerships are also helping students with access to mentors and networking opportunities.
Alumni engagement: The Rishihood University is actively engaging with its alumni network to provide mentorship and career guidance to current students. Several initiatives like Alumni on Campus where alumni are visiting the campus every month to interact with the students. During these visits the Alumni provide valuable insights into the job market and help the students to understand what it takes to succeed in their chosen fields.
By implementing these strategies, Rishihood University is ensuring that its graduates are well-prepared for the corporate world and have the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their careers.
How does Rishihood University foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among its students?
Being a University for Impact, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among Rishihood students is pertinent, as it can help students develop the skills and mindset needed to be successful in today’s rapidly changing and competitive job market. Here are some ways that Rishihood universities is encouraging and supporting the entrepreneurship and innovation mindset among their students:
Providing a supportive ecosystem: The Career Advancement Cell at Rishihood University has created an ecosystem that supports innovation and entrepreneurship, including resources such as mentorship, funding, networking opportunities, and access to business development services.
Offer entrepreneurship education: The university is offering courses and programs that teach students about entrepreneurship, including how to start and run a business, market analysis, financial management, and business planning.
Provide funding and resources: The career advancement cell is actively nurturing collaborations to ensure that students get funding and mentorship for leading their entrepreneurship journey.
Host events and competitions: The career advancement cell hosts events and competitions that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, such as hackathons, business plan competitions, and pitch competitions.
Engage alumni and industry partners: The university is actively engaging its alumni network and industry partners to provide mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding for student entrepreneurs. By implementing these strategies, Rishihood University has created a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that encourages students to develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in the modern job market.
How does the University foster an environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and risk-taking among its students?
Rishihood university is fostering an environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and risk-taking among students to prepare them for the ever-changing demands of the modern job market. Here are some ways that rishihood universities is promoting such an amazing environment:
Encourage exploration: Rishihood Universities actively encourages students to explore their interests and passions by providing opportunities to take a diverse range of courses, pursue extracurricular activities, and engage in research and projects that challenge them to think outside of their comfort zones.
Provide resources: Rishihood Universities is providing resources such as innovation labs, makerspaces, and other tools to enable students to experiment with new ideas and technologies.
Emphasize collaboration: Career Advancement cell at Rishihood university is Collaboratively working the students to promote idea generation, constructive feedback, and diverse perspectives, and helping students in developing skills in teamwork and communication.
Embrace failure: Rishihood University is encouraging students to take risks and learn from their failures rather than fearing them can help promote an environment of creativity and innovation. This includes providing opportunities to pitch ideas and prototypes to the experts from Incubation cell of institutes like IIT – Delhi, and get feedback, and celebrate success and lessons learned from failures.
By implementing these unique strategies, Rishihood is fostering an environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and risk-taking among their students, and preparing them to be successful and adaptable in the rapidly changing job market.
– Mohit Singh, Assistant Director, Career Advancement cell at Rishihood University
