MLCU Community Outreach Program in Dimapur, Nagaland
Career Guidance Workshops Cum
Book release for the
International Women’s Day Celebration
March 7-9, 2021
Partner organizations:
SN | Organization | Group | Number of Participants |
1 | Lhomithi Baptist Akukuhou | Class 9-12, UG, PG (5), PhD scholar (1) | 130 |
2 | PLS Auto Shell Industries Pvt. Ltd | Class 10 and 12 passed taking 6 months hospitality skills training | 150 |
3 | Skills Alli | Out of school youth, women (3) taking 3 months tailoring and cosmetology training | 70 |
4 | St. Mary’s Montessory Higher Secondary school. | Class 9 and Class 11 | 170 |
Total participants | 520 |
Collaboration facilitator: Ms. Lovitoli Awomi, MSc Counselling Psychology Alumni, Department of Psychology, MLCU Batch 2016 Counsellor, St. Mary’s Montessory Higher Secondary School, Dimapur
Topics Covered:
Topics covered | Materials used |
1. Career Discovery Equation | Flip charts |
2. Multiple Intelligence | MI Inventory and power point slides |
3. Common Careers | Power point slides |
4. Entrepreneurship | Power point slides, Dart game activity |
5. Career Beliefs | Power point slides |
6. Others | Career Information Cards Career Learning Cards |
Outcomes of the program:
1. Lateral entry/further studies
The faculty members of the PLS Auto Shell Industries Pvt. Ltd expressed that there are some of the trainees who wished to pursue their higher studies while working after their training. They requested if there are ways that MLCU can accommodate this idea and provide the opportunity for the trainees. There were also three faculty members who have completed class 12 having several years of teaching experience with the same organization also express their hope to be able to pursue their higher studies while they are working. A google form was immediately created and circulated to the trainees and faculty members to ascertain the number as well as contact details of trainees who are interested in the request. The following are the initial google output as of March 11, 2021.
Trainees with choice of course
SN | Last Class completed | CHOICE OF COURSE TO BE TAKEN FROM MLCU |
|---|---|---|
1 | Under Graduate | Management |
2 | Class X | Economic |
3 | Post Graduate | Business |
4 | Under Graduate | M.A |
5 | Under Graduate | M.A |
6 | Post Graduate | M.A |
7 | Bachelor of Theology | Counseling |
8 | Starting own business | Fashion designer/hospitality |
9 | Undergraduate/ Starting own business | Fashion designer/hospitality |
10 | Class XI | Beautician/hospitality |
11 | Under Graduate | BSc Nutrition |
12 | Under Graduate | BSc Nutrition |
13 | Class Xl | Yes, willing (Diploma) |
14 | Class XI | Yes, willing (Diploma) |
Actions to be taken:
1. Centre for Career Development and Placement to follow-up on the following:
a. Clarify on their eligibility and course to be taken from MLCU.
b. Further individual career counselling.
c. Build network of interested young people in pursuing higher studies in MLCU.
Timeline: March 30, 2021
2. Present data to Dean Academics for consideration in developing plans for accommodating the proposal.
Timeline: April 1- 9, 2021
3. Second follow-up with prospect enrollees for admission.
4. Setting up of temporary admission office in Dimapur for closer follow-up and coordination through local contacts and alumni.
Contact:
Tokato V Chishi
State Head
PLS Auto Shell Industries Pvt. Ltd.
4th Mile,Near Agri expo,Youth Net building,
Dimapur,Nagaland-797112
+91 9366957822
2. Research collaboration
A discussion with the Skill Alli Director, a collaborative research with ITI Nagaland, Skill Alli, and MLCU on Impact assessment and gap analysis of skill development training programs in Nagaland and Meghalaya. This research may include a statewide survey on the prevalence of school dropout, their socio-economic status, current occupation, challenges, and future livelihood plans and opportunities.
Actions to be taken:
1. Centre for Career Development and Placement will develop a research proposal along with
the Skill Alli coordinator.
Timeline: April 30, 2021
2. As discussed, Skill Alli will approach the Minister of Labour and Employment and
Minister of Education for the research implementation and possible funding since they are a
close acquaintance.
Contact:
Mr. Imdong, Director
Skill Alli, Dimapur Nagaland
91-7290066397
3. Connections for future collaborations
Contact:
Pastor Inakavi
Lomithi Baptist Church
Dimapur, Nagaland
Emai: inakavi77@gmail.com
3. Connections for future collaborations
In addition to the career guidance program, International Women’s day was also observed on March 8, 2021 by releasing a book entitled Gender, Sexuality and Society in Northeast India: Contextual studies of Tribal Communities published by MLCU Press and the editors are Dr. Ryntihlin Jennifer War, Associate Professor and Head of the Center for GENDER, MLCU and Dr. Glenn C. Kharkongor, Chancellor, MLCU. The Book briefing was given by Dr. Melodynia Marpna and the chief guest of the event was Prof. Akali Sema, Dean, School of Agriculture Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University. In the event, the chief guest highlighted the theme “choose to challenge” and the important role played by women to empower society. She also added that even though most women are in the forefront, inequality and biasness is still common in most culture. The event was hosted by Dr. Maribon Viray and Mr. Tokato V Chishi, the state Head of PLS Auto Shell Industries Pvt. Ltd launched the program. Ms. Lino Yeptho, Mr. Mughato Zhimo and Ms. Moamongla Pongener, contributors of the book were also present in the book release.
Book Release program:
Total number of book sold:
Gender: 5 Sold, 1 complementary
Compassion: 4 sold
5. Press coverage
On March 8, 2021, the events were covered by Nagaland Post and Horbill TV
Newspaper clipping
Hornbill link
Google Drive Link
6. Cultural motifs and woodcrafts of Nagaland for campus development
Reported by:
Dr. Maribon Viray, Dr. Melodynia Marpna,
Dr. Julian O. Dhar, Mr. Donovan K. Swer,
Faculty, Martin Luther Christian University,
March 11, 2021
