Employability Skills Programme

Employability Skills Programme


WADHWANI FOUNDATION – EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: JOB READY


An Opportunity to Enhance Your Career Preparedness


Open Enrolment for All Students | No Cost | Certificate of Completion

Loreto College, Kolkata is pleased to offer all its students free access to the "Employability Skills – Job Ready" course, developed by the Wadhwani Foundation since 2024. This industry-aligned program is designed to equip students across all disciplines with essential soft skills and workplace competencies that are increasingly demanded by employers.

This course is:

  • Open to all students (any stream, any semester)
  • Completely free of cost
  • Includes a certificate upon successful completion

About the Course

In today's rapidly evolving job market, technical expertise alone is not enough. Employers consistently seek individuals who possess a combination of soft skills, professional conduct, and adaptability—collectively known as employability skills.

The "Employability Skills – Job Ready" course addresses this need by focusing on:

  • ►Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • ►Professionalism and Work Ethic
  • ►Adaptability and Customer Focus
  • ►Critical Thinking and Innovation
  • ►Digital Literacy and Collaboration

This course is the result of extensive research and feedback from over 2,000 employers, highlighting 15 core skills that are crucial for securing and sustaining meaningful employment.


Key Features of the Programme

  • 📱 Mobile-First, AI-Powered Learning Platform: Accessible and adaptive to individual learning styles
  • 🎯 Scenario-Based Simulations: Learn through real-life workplace examples
  • 🤖 AI Copilot Support: Provides guidance and feedback throughout the course
  • 🎓 Interview Preparation Modules: Helps you build confidence and perform better in interviews
  • 📊 Personalized Analytics: Tracks your progress and helps improve specific skill areas
  • 🧑🏫 Hybrid Learning Model: Combines classroom engagement with digital self-paced content

This innovative structure ensures that learning is engaging, practical, and relevant to real-world job expectations.


Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the Wadhwani Foundation.

This certification:

  • ►Enhances your résumé and LinkedIn profile
  • ►Validates your readiness for workplace challenges
  • ►Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development

Faculty Coordinators

  • Dr. Neeta Dang

Associate Professor, Department of Education

  • Mrs. Archita Roy Biswas

Assistant Professor, Department of Education

  • Dr. Satyabrota Kundu

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics

  • Mr. Nilavo Roy

Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

Student Participation:

Batch2022-2025

Total Enrolled: 220
Successfully Completed: 54

 

Student Testimonials

  • "The course was very enriching and has helped me develop new useful skills" -Meghna Ghosh, History Honours (2022-25)

  • "The course was very enriching and helpful for one’s personal development." -Shradha Gurung, History Honours (2022-25)

  • "I feel more prepared to enter the job market after completing this course." -Angana Mandal, Economics Honours (2022-25)