A basic engineering degree is a good platform to launch one’s career plan. He or she can either choose the IT sector or stick to the core streams, which are likely to boom in the coming years, Executive Director of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant R. Shankar has said.
He was addressing students from various colleges at a workshop on ‘Choosing the right branch in engineering’, jointly organised by The Hindu and Manipal University, at Kalabharati auditorium on Thursday.
Mr. Shankar pointed out that with the government’s ‘Make in India’ vision, the manufacturing sector was poised for a big leap.
“Jobs are created in the manufacturing sector. Once this sector booms, the other supporting sectors such as infrastructure and energy will grow. And that will create great opportunities in the core sector,” said Mr. Shankar.
He pointed out that unlike the earlier days, the growth of IT sector had opened up a wealth of information, and students should utilise the information available to chart a good career option.
President of Visakhapatnam Information Technology Association Deepak Madala advised the young minds to go beyond technical expertise. He emphasised on building skill sets like oral communication, problem solving ability, written communication, analytical thinking, and presentation skills.
Mr. Deepak said that the demand for CSE and IT professionals would never cease, as software development was an ongoing process. However, he pointed out that the sought-after courses in the IT sector as on date were Java, Net Framework, Cloud Computing, Testing, and C++.
Interacting with the students, CEO of Symbiosis O. Naresh Kumar demonstrated the traits needed to become an entrepreneur. He gave a glimpse of what was needed to become a successful entrepreneur.
B. Kishore, assistant professor from the Department of Computer Science Engineering, Manipal University, spoke about the employability skills needed for an engineering graduate.
Earlier, Regional General Manager of The Hindu T.V. Suresh welcomed the participants.
The participants also had a lively interactive session with the speakers.
Students are advised to acquire skills such as oral and written communication, problem solving ability, and
analytical thinking
