Objectives of the Practice

• To train students in leadership traits.
• To train students in problem solving skills
• To develop soft skills and team building in students
• To enable students become moulded into responsible citizens
• To develop students in to holistic individuals

The Context

As today’s students lack suitable soft skills and leadership traits which are mandatory in skilled and unskilled job sectors, the Social Sciences department of the institution has been organizing Leadership Training Programme under the aegis of PAI Foundation, Forum of free enterprises, Mumbai since the past 30 years. This program offers training to students in necessary skills to be transformed into assets to society and to be viable candidates in the job market.

The Practice

The program involves identifying a group of up to 100 students who display promise to be further trained in developing leadership traits through a tailor made course which runs for two days. Training is accorded in various soft skills and enrichment skills such as goal setting, time management, problem solving, innovative thinking, self management, and a host of other traits through motivational lecture, activity based input session, games, competition. These training programs are conducted by eminent National Resource Person

Evidence of success

The program being thrown open to all students from neighboring professional and Degree College enables an enriching experience for the Theresian students. Mutual growth, spread of harmony, growth of competitive spirit, positive vibes, skill orientation are some of the benefits of these camp which has been regular feature on campus since the past 30 years. Nearly all students walk away with awards and prize, all sponsored by PAI Foundation leadership to growth of the “feel good factor” so vital to youth.

Problems encountered and resources required

Expenditure for this program is totally met by the PAI Foundation in collaboration with the Institution