Mangalore, Nov 24: The last date for admission at the newly started community college at St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, has been extended till November 30. Classes will be held between 5 pm and 7 pm on weekdays: Monday to Friday.
The course aims to educate those who are deprived of education after PU. This unique course provides a second chance for the drop outs and unemployed to pursue higher education that guarantees job and an adequate amount of stipend when one is studying. A conglomerate of the academia, government and the industry, mainly trains the deprived on the latest requirements of the industry.
“I was unable to study further as I could not afford to study. But this course has no fee at all and is also a skill based course. This is also convenient as I can earn and learn.” said an applicant, who had just completed PU and is currently employed in a private firm in Mangalore.
“The community college aims to help the school drop outs. The classes are also conducted at convenient timings. We will work with industry and business establishments from the local area to develop skills of the students to face challenges of the industry.” says Dr Lourdusamy, the course coordinator, St Aloysius Community college.
The programme will be administered in three stages - certificate, diploma and an associate degree. Certificate and diploma courses will have 6 months duration each and the associate degree will have duration of one year.
The college currently offers two certificate programmes - Travel and Tourism and Computer Animation and Networking.
The principal of the College has appealed to all those who are seeking jobs and who cannot pursue higher education to make use of this unique opportunity. There is no age bar to join community colleges. The scheme helps one get education along with hands-on industry experience. Student will be given an allowance of Rs 1,000 every month during internship. The minimum qualification is PUC. There is no course fee.
St Aloysius College was granted the 'Community College' status from the present academic year (2013-14) by UGC on the recommendation of the state government.
For further details, contact: Dr. A Lourdusamy: 9448744522
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