All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and apna.co, a jobs and professional networking platform, launched ‘AICTE Career Portal’, a career platform designed to empower more than 3 million students from 12,000+ colleges affiliated with AICTE with jobs and internship opportunities.
AICTE Chairman Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Vice Chairman Dr.AbhayJere, Member Secretary Prof. Rajiv Kumar, and Nimrit Parikh, Founder and CEO of Apna.co, were present at the launch ceremony at AICTE Headquarters in New Delhi.
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The partnership also offers an exclusive opportunity for students to participate in the Silicon Valley Immersion Programme. This immersive experience includes a fully-sponsored trip to Silicon Valley, USA, where students will engage directly with industry leaders at renowned companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft, among others.
Tailored for aspiring job seekers, the platform will provide access to a diverse array of national and international job opportunities, with internships slated for inclusion by Q3 FY2024. The platform also offers an AI-powered resume builder for standout resumes and real-time notifications for job updates. Students can engage in professional development through affinity-based groups to ensure professional growth, with AI-assisted interview prep and salary benchmarking to be launched.
Prof. T. G. Sitharam, AICTE Chairman, said, “By joining forces, we are not only empowering students to cultivate essential skills but also facilitating their access to a broad spectrum of national and global employment opportunities.”
Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO of apna.co, said, “This venture is crafted to arm fresh graduates and job seekers with the platform they need to launch careers and fulfill their professional aspirations. It also reiterates our unwavering commitment to promoting the growth and success of the next generation.”
The partnership also equips colleges with transformative tools such as the Outcomes Dashboard, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning. The College Community feature fosters vital communication and networking, while comprehensive placement statistics attract targeted companies, enhancing the college’s reputation among students and employers. The AICTE Career Portal will go live on April 30, 2024.
