The first-ever K–12 University Fair, “CAMPUS CONNECT 2024,” was held in North Kolkata by the Aditya Group of Schools. Prominent personalities from industry and education convened for an event centered around the future of career skills.

Professor Shabina Omar, Officer on Special Duty at the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Nicolas Facino, Alliance Française du Bengale, served as the Guest of Honour.

The panel discussion, chaired by Saptanshu Biswas a student of Aditya Academy, featured esteemed speakers including Ms.Shabina Nishat Omar, Officer on Special Duty at the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, Ms. Ambalika Das, Founder & Director of PRISM/President of Bandhan, Konnagar, Mr. Samrat Chatterjee, Founder & Director of Andragogy Biological Research, and Vaijayanti Bose, Min Hacker & Communications Expert.

The entire Aditya Academy student body organized the educational expo, which sought to empower them by assisting them in realizing their dreams, addressing their interests, and investigating a variety of professional options. Through this practical experience, the students were guaranteed to be well-equipped and ready for the workforce when they joined it.

After the dignitaries were felicitated, they were part of a thought-provoking panel discussion on Skills for the Future: Navigating the Modern Career Options.

After the discussion, videos showcasing various universities were presented, highlighting their unique programs and opportunities. Participating institutions included USIEF, Amity University Rajasthan, SRM University, UPES Dehradun, MIT World Peace University, Pune, Lovely Professional University, NIIT University, O.P Jindal University, IIHM, Chandigarh University, Atlas Skilltech University, IQ City Medical College Hospital, GD Goenka University, and many others.

This event allowed students to ask questions and establish specific goals for their future by bringing professors and representatives from different institutions and universities under one roof.

The astounding attendance and engaged participation of professionals and students underscores the pressing need to address changing skill requirements in today’s dynamic labor market.

Priyanka Dutta