AMRITSAR : Under the visionary leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh, a comprehensive six-day short-term residential course titled “Developing Entrepreneurial Mindset: Teacher Facilitation and Student Mentorship” was successfully inaugurated at the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre.
The program was officially launched by University Registrar Prof. K.S. Chahal, who attended the event as the Chief Guest, alongside Centre Director Prof. (Dr.) Balwinder Singh, Deputy Director Dr. Rekha Handa, and Course Coordinator Prof. Vasudha Sambyal.
Adapting to an AI-Driven Job Market
During his inaugural address, Prof. K.S. Chahal delivered a strong message on the changing economic landscape. He stressed the urgent need for students to transition from being mere “job seekers” to becoming “job creators,” particularly in light of Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly modifying the global job market.
He strongly exhorted the participating faculty members to actively upskill themselves so they can better foster and nurture the entrepreneurial abilities of their students. Prof. Chahal underscored the core pillars of business success, emphasizing the vital importance of ideation, design, execution, and eventual revenue generation.
Building a Foundation for Future Mentorship
The course has drawn significant interest, featuring 47 registered participants representing six different states and a wide variety of academic specializations.
The event commenced with a warm welcome from Deputy Director Dr. Rekha Handa, who introduced the core objectives of the course. Director Prof. (Dr.) Balwinder Singh then expanded on the foundational concepts of entrepreneurship. He detailed the pressing need for such specialized training programs and highlighted the long-term relevance of cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset to meet future economic challenges.
Concluding the inaugural session, Course Coordinator Prof. Vasudha Sambyal introduced the participants and guests to the upcoming course itinerary, which will feature insights from learned resource persons spanning both industry and academia.
