AICTE launches placement portal for students in rural, tribal regions
AICTE launches placement portal for students in rural, tribal regions | Education Times | New Delhi | November 02, 2023 | The portal will act as a bridge between employers and job seekers, says AICTE chairman |
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Thursday launched the ‘AICTE Placement Portal’ tailored for students residing in rural and tribal areas. The initiative is amongst the ongoing efforts of the AICTE to include every citizen in the mainstream by ensuring equal job opportunities. More than 600 AICTE institutions and industry partners virtually joined the launch which was inaugurated by AICTE chairman TG Sitharam. AICTE member secretary Rajive Kumar and coordinating officer Buddha Chandrasekhar were also present during the launch. “I’m happy to introduce this placement portal for the rural and tribal regions, a tool designed to link job seekers with potential employment opportunities. This initiative was born out of a genuine necessity since majority of employers usually don’t extend their reach to these remote areas. Our villages and educational institutions are brimming with untapped talent, and this portal will serve as the vital link connecting this talent pool with multinational companies. The portal’s user-friendly design ensures easy access for students, and AICTE’s helpline will be readily available to assist students if they require support,” said Sitharam.
“We initiated the thought by questioning whether we were adequately serving the needs of students in rural and tribal areas. After extensive discussions, we founded this portal. The platform now serves over 6,00,000 villages and tribal regions, and to overcome language barriers, it has been made accessible in multiple languages,” said Chandrasekhar. Representatives from companies like Salesforce, Service Now, Phytec, Medini and IDS etc expressed their views on the portal launch. More than 2,000 companies operating in different fields and segments have already been empanelled with the portal. In a nutshell, a placement portal for village and tribal students has the potential to be a valuable resource for both students and employers. By connecting rural students with job opportunities and providing them with the tools they need to succeed in the job market, the portal can help to create a more equitable and inclusive economy that benefits all members of society.Key features
The
portal has been designed to be accessible to students who may not have
access to high-speed internet. It will include features like job
listings, career advice and networking tools, and provide resources for
employers who are interested in hiring rural students. Link of the
placement portal is: https://placement.aicte-india.org/
