CHANDIGARH: Recognising the rapidly changing demands of the modern job market—where practical skills have become as crucial as academic excellence—Mehr Chand Mahajan (MCM) DAV College for Women is actively strengthening its students’ employability through a diverse array of Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs).
Aligned directly with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), the college has seamlessly integrated skill-based learning into its core academic framework. The initiative is explicitly designed to equip students with industry-relevant competencies, communication abilities, digital literacy, entrepreneurial thinking, and the professional expertise essential for success in today’s highly competitive workplace.
Diverse Portfolio of Skill Enhancement Courses
To ensure holistic development, the college is currently offering an extensive portfolio of SECs across a multitude of disciplines, including:
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Digital Marketing and E-Commerce
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Backend Web Development
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Mobile Journalism, Photography, and Graphic Designing
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Functional English for Electronic Media and Public Speaking
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Business Communication and Academic Writing
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Translation Studies
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Entrepreneurship Skills and Project Management
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Quantitative Aptitude
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International Banking and Security Analysis
Beyond digital and corporate skills, students also have the unique opportunity to pursue hands-on, practical courses in areas such as Bakery, Interior Decoration, Beauty Care, Organic Farming, Social Research, and Instrumentation Skills. This enables the students to develop highly sought-after multidisciplinary competencies that strictly align with evolving industry requirements.
Fostering a Career-Oriented Ecosystem
With skill development placed firmly at the heart of its academic philosophy, the institution is aggressively preparing students to become competent professionals, innovative thinkers, and responsible contributors.
Complementing traditional classroom learning, the college actively facilitates internships, industry interactions, entrepreneurship initiatives, research opportunities, and robust experiential learning. These efforts are heavily supported by the college’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, which includes smart classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, rich library resources, and dedicated placement support.
Highlighting the institution’s unwavering commitment to career-oriented education, Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma emphasized the critical need for a dual approach to modern education.
“The future belongs to those who combine knowledge with skills. At MCM DAV, we are committed to providing industry-oriented education through Skill Enhancement Courses, experiential learning, and meaningful industry exposure so that our students graduate not only with academic qualifications but also with the confidence, competence, and adaptability needed to excel in their chosen careers,” she said.
