Guru Nanak College (Autonomous)

The success of any educational institution is measured not only by the level and quantum of knowledge disseminated to students through its competent faculty, but also the number of such students who secure employment, which will serve their livelihood. As an Initiative of the Guru Nanak Educational Society to improve the placement/self-employability skills for the youth of the college, Guru Nanak Center for Skill Development was launched in 2019 to mark the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji.

GNCSD is operated as centre of Excellence of the college. The centre has employed a Dean, Deputy Dean and the coordinators for the smooth functioning. GNCSD has signed MOUs with Europe India Foundation of Excellence (EIFE), Khadi Village Industry Commission (KVIC), Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSME), ICT Academy for providing skill development courses to the students in areas such as AWS Cloud, Cisco Python, App Development using Kotlin, Advanced Tally with GST, Cyber Security, Agriculture and food processing, Simple Chemicals, Bakery products, Fruit & Vegetables Preservation, Cell Phone Servicing, Sanitary Napkin Making, Jewellery Making etc. GNCSD has collaborated with National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), National Stock Exchange Academy (NSE) and Statistical Analysis System (SAS) for providing advanced industry demanding skills. All the students of Science, Commerce and Humanities are benefited from the training. The centre has established Institutional Membership with Amazon, Cisco, Oracle, UI Path, Honeywell and ICT Academy to facilitate the students to learn the latest Technologies. After the completion of the courses the students will get International/ National Certification from the above said companies. KVIC has given free entrepreneurship program for 1800 students. The college has initiated the training through CSS Corp on Networking Technologies and Soft skill. This training-cum-placement programme was provided for the final year MCA students of the college. GNCSD has initiated free Entrepreneur Development training for commerce students through MSME. Guru Nanak College has been established as SWAYAM - NPTEL Local Chapter: This has helped the college to adopt MOOC integration to our autonomous.

ICTACADEMY: This Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Guru Nanak Educational Society (GNES) and ICTAcademy. This MOU has facilitated the Centre to conduct various job-oriented courses like AWS Cloud Certification, Cisco Python and Android App Development using the latest technologies like Kotlin. Internationally Certified Corporate trainers were deputed to impart the training to all the three-year students of computer science. Also, Hands of training has helped the students for the placement and to be an entrepreneur. All of the certifications are cobranded and the companies will be placing the students to their clients.

Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC): This Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Guru Nanak Educational Society (GNES) and Khadhi Village Industries Commission. This MOU has facilitated the KVIC to conduct following courses: Bakery Products making, Herbal Products making, Imitation Jewellery making, Sanitary Napkin making, Beautician Course, Simple Chemicals Product Making, Fruits and Vegetable Processing. Trainers from KVIC were deployed from the organization for the effective training.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME): The centre has signed MOU with MSME. This MOU has facilitated the MSME Technology Development Centre to conduct various courses like Tally ERP9, Advanced Tally with GST, GST Practitioner, Cell Phone Repair, CCTV Installation and Repair, Roof Top Gardening. Corporate trainers from MSME were deployed from the organization for the effective training.

Evidence of Success: During the Pandemic students were trained on preparation of sanitizers and handmade soaps as per WHO norms by the in-house trainers as the certificate course. Also, these products were useful to the society besides meeting the college requirements. During the academic year 2020-21, the entire college students got the benefit of acquiring and developing their skills through the courses. They have been given the National and International Certification Programme. The beneficiary and course statistics is as illustrated below.

Infosys Springboard: The Centre has signed the Data Privacy Agreement (PDA) with Infosys Springboard and shortly the college will be signing the MOU with Infosys Limited. Infosys Digital Literacy Mission Team had briefed the staffs and the students about how Springboard contents can be accessed. The college has shortlisted job demanding courses for the faculties and students. Also, the contents will be created by the faculties and will be made available to the student’s community across India.

Honeywell CSR – Youth Empowerment program: The “Youth Empowerment” program conducted on 5th October 2021 is a CSR initiative by Honeywell ably implemented by ICT Academy under the banner “Centre of Excellence for Youth Empowerment”. This CSR activity of Honeywell has facilitated 100 students to get trained on Salesforce (Developer) and on successful completion of the course the students will get an International Certification and placement. Guru Nanak College has been recognized as Centre of Excellence for youth Empowerment for training students on Advanced Information Technology Skills. This program is a CSR initiative by Honeywell ably implemented by ICT Academy. Honeywell has facilitated 100 students to get trained on Salesforce-Developer and this 100-hour training includes extensive learning with practical sessions. On successful completion of the course the students will get an International Certification. Also, the placement assistance will be provided by the company.