(L-R): Er Bendangakum Jamir; Er T Imlisunep Ao and Sentiwapang, NPS during their presentation at seminar held at Nüngshi Reju, Changtongya village on June 30. (Photo Courtesy: CEDT)
Changtongya, June 30 (MExN): The Changtongya Educational Development Trust (CEDT), in collaboration with Changtongya Kaketshir Telungjem, (CKT) organised a one-day seminar on ‘Skill Development, Coding & Career Guidance’ at Nüngshi Reju, Changtongya village on June 30.
A press release from the CEDT stated that during the seminar held in three sessions, the resource persons delved into the subject matter thoroughly, with each focusing on one particular theme. The seminar was attended by students from Class 7 and above.
Sharing on ‘Coding,’ Er Bendangakum Jamir, Project Manager, NK Square Infotech Private Limited, a Kohima-based IT Service Provider & Software Developer Company, took the attendees on a journey of understanding the basic aspects of the working of a computer as well as software programming and languages.
He elucidated on the Software Development Life Cycle, crucial uses, and real-life applications of computer codes and programs.
Er Jamir further highlighted the important area of application and scope of coding, such as web development, mobile app and game development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IOT), Robotics, etc. He also gave a demonstration on simple coding.
Presenting on the topic, ‘Skill Development,’ Er T Imlisunep Ao, Principal, Industrial Training Institute, stressed the cruciality of developing skills as well as identifying inborn skills. Mere education without any practical skills often puts one at a disadvantage, he maintained.
Er Ao also highlighted loving “one’s land” and making use of available resources. Besides, he shared on various job and skill-oriented avenues, as well as training available for students, particularly from Class VI to Class XII.
Meanwhile, in his ‘Career Guidance,’ Sentiwapang, NPS Assistant Commandant, 9 IR, focused on the step-by-step preparation and trajectories of building one's career. Till Class X, it is about building blocks for one's career, he said, while the higher secondary level is a crucial entry point.
The NPS officer noted that the period till Graduation can also be the “most influential” as the room for any course correction is available for most during this period. Apart from explaining various streams of studies available at each stage, he also gave tips to students on preparing for various competitive exams, as well as dealing with setbacks reflecting from personal experience.
Earlier, CEDT Board Member, Nokin Lkr, NPS welcomed the gathering, while short speeches were given by Longjakrep Jamir, CKT President and I Kumzuk Longkumer, Changtongya Village Council member. A Punaluba Longkumer, Convenor, CEDT, chaired the seminar and also proposed the vote of thanks.
