Faculty Name
Mr. Joseph Munjat
Mr. Raphael Stephen Martin
Mr. Jacob John
Dr. J.J Pallath (Course Director)
Mr. K.K Haridasan
Ms. Lelinda. K
Mr. Siby Joseph (Course coordinator)
Mr. Sobhith V.K

Letter of appreciation from Global General Secretary, Mr Anoop

Dear members,

On 06 Nov ’05 I, accompanied by Col.Nair - General Secretary of Chennai Province went to Cannanore and had an interactive session with the participants of Employment Enhancement Programme there. The participants exuded Cheerfulness, Confidence, much improved Power of
Expression by their own admission and Preparedness to face an interview board. They said the course had helped them Come out of their Shell and also helped them develop a Positive Outlook and Attitude. Time Management and Quality Management were two main topics on which all
participants had a good word or two to speak about.

The pleasant out come of the course was that out of the initial 13 participants, 3 have already succeeded in getting placements on their own steam. The programme had received extensive coverage in leading News Papers including The Hindu, Deshabhimani, Mathrubhumi, Manorama
and Deepika. All others remaining, stand a very bright chance of being picked up for jobs soon.

This programme has definitely made a contribution of lasting nature as the participants will have reason to enjoy the fruits of this initiative of WMC for their entire life time. WMC will continue with
this as an ongoing venture.

Regards,

A.V.ANOOP
Global General Secretary.

Report On the EEP program conducted By WMC Trivandrum unit from 13th april to 31 may 2005.

“A journey of a thousand miles starts with single step”

THE COURSE

Employability Enhancement Programme conducted by world Malayalee Council, Kerala Province, first of its kind was held from 13 th April to 31 st May 2005 at GUILD Soft Office Complex, Pettah, Trivandrum.

The enterprising idea was published in leading Malayalam dailies- Malayala Manorama, Madhyamam, Deepika and Kerala Kaumudi. An advertisement was also placed in Malayala Manorama. Out of 53 aspirants applied, 24 were chosen after screening and interview. Faculty and facility were arranged and the course time was decided between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. In the last two weeks ; course concentrated on Communicative English to enhance the skill in situational conversation. Real time projects in sales and marketing were inducted in the course as a case-study for fifteen days. The Employability Enhancement Programme concluded by sending the trainee for one month apprenticeship in reputed firms.

OBJECTIVE

To harness the untapped potential of youngsters and to enhance their employability by inculcating in them, soft skills and English language fluency.

DIRECTOR

Mr: Priyadas G. Mangalath
Chairman
World Malayalee Council
Kerala Province
Trivandrum

CO-ORDINATORS

Ms: Gayatri Gopakumar
Ms: Uma Maheswari

FEE STRUCTURE

A marginal amount of Rs1000 was charged from each student for the entire course.

FACULTY

Mr: Babu Mohan
Ms: Gayatri Gopakumar
Dr: John Elanjimannil
Mr: Jose Cyriac
Mr: Siddique Rahman
Dr: P.P. Vijayan
Ms: Uma Maheswari
Dr: Xavier Das

COURSE CONTENT

Communicative English and Grammar
Interview Techniques
Personality Development
Confidence Building
Attitude Development
Positive Thinking
Stress Management
Effective Communication
Sales and Marketing
Computer Awareness

MODUS OPERANDI

There is an abundance of opportunity around the Globe. India in general and Kerala in particular has high density of educated manpower which is untapped and therefore unutilized. The colonial education system which focused on clerical jobs, failed to meet the employability parameters of the modern world.

The course focused on those soft skills which an employer expects from his employees, how to build and maintain relationships and guidelines to independently

undertake responsibilities in an organization and in life.

For a sound relationship a sound personality is essential. A good personality is not only the physical appearance but also a reflection of the inner self .Often the growth of inner self is inhibited by stressful environment. Thus personality is “ all that you are ”.

That means ability, attitude, interest, habit, expectation, value, faith, love…. All these are encapsulated in a single beautiful word “personality”.

Employability depends on the ability to respond and shoulder responsibility. Communication is the life blood of any organization. The global scenario expects internationally accepted ways of interaction. An important priority was given to remove the inhibition to speak English to strangers.

The fundamentals of redimentary English Grammar was inculcated in a strong and successful effort by expert teachers. Half of the task is accomplished then . Participants found it comfortable to converse with an American business man who engaged them in lively and interactive sessions. They found themselves reclining towards confident zone. The students found themselves getting rid of their language inhibitions nurtured by the Kerala culture.

One’s profession is determined by his USP. Tracing out that specific sell/ability was given due importance. Peace of mind is the ultimate goal, a much sought after state of mind during the chaos that sometimes accompanies success.

Mental balance and constant, continuous striving power blooming from a personality with SMART goal, self motivation, meditation, breath control and yoga were some of the ideas that were given necessary importance throughout the course. A relationship becomes meaningful only when sustainability synchronizes with credibility. This view was endorsed in order to enrich a person’s life style.

Confidence and attitude are crucial factors in employability. Anecdotes and experience sharing by resourceful experienced teachers were really exciting. Innovative ideas emerge from a fertile and balanced mind. Fertility is induced by simple living .Participants were enlightened by the life style approach of successful and eminent personalities.

Training and internship provided in areas of sales and marketing led to multifaceted skill development, among aspirants. Interview techniques, presentation, group discussion, lecture session, behavioral discipline and emotional integrity were covered in an innovative manner. These employability enrichment techniques worked out well with the enthusiastic participants.

60 to 70 percentage of the participants were placed in reputed firms at the end of the course. All the participants were rewarded with the rich gift of confidence and fluency and were thankful for being given the opportunity to be part of this unique experiment that not only enhanced their employability but also enriched their lives with innumerable valuable traits.

(Prepared by P l Vinod,Anil and Jeral –three of the students who successfully completed the course.)