Placement Cell Annual Report 2024–2025

Annual Report 2024–2025

Placement Cell

The Placement Cell of Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women continues to play a pivotal role in preparing students for successful careers by bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. The year 2024–2025 was marked by a series of structured initiatives, training programmes, placement drives, industry collaborations, and faculty development opportunities. These activities collectively demonstrate the College’s commitment to enhancing employability, fostering professional ethics, and promoting holistic student growth.

Intensive Placement Training

June - July 2024

The academic year commenced with a month-long Intensive Placement Training Programme for all final-year students. Conducted between 24 June and 25 July 2024, the training focused on a combination of technical skills, aptitude development, interview preparation, and soft skills. By emphasising both knowledge and confidence-building, the programme laid a strong foundation for career readiness.

Parents were also engaged through a Placement Briefing Meeting on 24 June 2024. This initiative ensured that families were well-informed of placement opportunities and the role of training in supporting student employability.

CSR-Supported Training Programmes

The Placement Cell strengthened its partnerships with leading CSR initiatives to deliver industry-relevant training:

Focus areas: Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) and Front Office Operations. Fifty students participated, receiving certifications and placement opportunities.

ICT Academy with Infosys Foundation

A 100-hour training programme in BFSI, with 100 students. The initiative provided a blend of conceptual learning and hands-on training, directly aligned with corporate expectations.

These CSR-driven efforts exemplify the College’s commitment to accessible, industry-relevant training.

Student-Centred Teaching and Training

Beyond placement-specific sessions, the Cell collaborated with departments to embed employability training in academic life:
  • Soft Skills and Placement Training (for all second-year students).
  • Interview Skills Workshop (for II BA English students).
  • Professional Ethics Classes (for I B.Com. Accounting & Finance and B.Com. General students).

These sessions reinforced the principle that employability is not limited to technical skills but also includes ethics, communication, and personal development.

Faculty Development and Industry Networking

The year also highlighted the role of the Placement Cell in faculty enrichment and institutional visibility:
  • ICT Academy FDP on Design Thinking (10–12 July 2024) hosted by the College, with 33 faculty participants.
  • IQAC Leadership Programme on “Team Work and Networking Skills.”
  • Faculty Knowledge Sharing Programme with IBS & ICFAI Business School (29 June 2024).
  • TPO Hub Connect by Accenture and related online briefings, offering placement process insights.

These engagements enhanced the capacity of faculty members to guide students in critical thinking, creativity, and workplace adaptability.

Conferences and External Engagements

The College’s Placement Cell actively participated in national and international platforms to strengthen academic–industry partnerships:
  • L&T Edu Tech Connect’24 (4 September 2024): Discussed trends in industry-academia collaboration.
  • IBS & ICFAI TPO Meet (14 September 2024): Explored AI-enabled talent placement.
  • ICT Academy BRIDGE Conference, Madurai (30 September 2024): The College was recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Youth Empowerment.
  • World Education Summit (23–24 September 2024, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai): Faculty representation brought global perspectives on education innovation.
  • Christ University National Conference (Dec 2024): Focused on leadership in academic culture.
  • CII Connect – 22nd Edition (Dec 2024): Explored real-world applications of AI in business.

These participations positioned the College as an institution aligned with global education trends.

Placement Drives and Achievements

The Placement Cell coordinated a range of recruitment drives across sectors, achieving noteworthy results:

Accenture

Sutherland

HDB Financial Services

Info Search

Carisma Solutions

Tech Mahindra

These drives reflect the diversity of opportunities available to students across IT, BFSI, retail, logistics, and development sectors.

Skill Development and Career Guidance

  • ICT Academy–CPCL Retail Team Leader Training (Feb 2025): 100 hours of comprehensive training in retail leadership.
  • Logistics Literacy Programme (Feb 2025): Introduced students to supply chain operations with field exposure.
  • Overseas Education Orientation (Mar 2025): Conducted by Vilnius University on admissions and scholarships abroad.
  • Career Guidance on B.Ed. (Mar 2025): Provided clarity for students aspiring to careers in education.

These initiatives demonstrate a broad-based approach to career readiness, ranging from global higher education pathways to sector-specific training.

Faculty Development and Academic Impact

Faculty members also benefited from continuous professional development through ICT Academy FDPs and industry-aligned programmes, equipping them to mentor students with relevant skills. This holistic approach ensures that employability training is institutionalised, not isolated.

Conclusion

The Placement Cell’s work in 2024–2025 demonstrates the College’s enduring commitment to student success. By integrating CSR partnerships, industry collaborations, academic development, and holistic student training, the College has positioned itself as a hub of career readiness and intellectual growth.

The year’s achievements are not limited to the number of placements but extend to building resilience, ethical orientation, and global outlook among students. Moving forward, the College aims to expand its partnerships, scale participation in training, and continue its dual emphasis on timeless academic knowledge and adaptable professional skills.