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Inauguration of Value Added Programme at Milagres, Kallianpur.

Date: 05-08-2025
Time: 1:30 PM
Venue: Milagres College, Kallianpur
Organized by: Milagres College, Kallianpur
In Association With: Wizdom Foundations, Mangalore

Milagres College, Kallianpur, in collaboration with Wizdom Foundations, Mangalore, organized the Inauguration of Value Added Programme on 5th August 2025 at 1:30 PM in the college auditorium.

The ceremony commenced with a formal welcome, followed by the lighting of the lamp signifying the beginning of a new academic journey. The occasion marked the official launch of two career-focused value-added courses:

•    BCOM: Aviation Management
•    BCA: Web Development & Data Science

The programme was inaugurated by Dr Franciska Tej, Director, Wizdom Foundations, Mangalore. In her inaugural address, she stressed the pressing need for value-added programmes in higher education institutions. She emphasized how these courses bridge the gap between academic theory and industry expectations. She appreciated the vision of Milagres College in integrating such programmes to ensure students emerge as industry-ready professionals. Highlighting real-time transformations in the job market, she urged students to make the most of this opportunity and develop themselves into competent individuals with multifaceted skills.

A key highlight of the event was the insightful address by Mr. Koushik, representative of Wizdom Foundations. He spoke passionately on the importance of value-added programmes in today’s evolving educational landscape. Using live examples and case studies, he illustrated how students who enrolled in similar programmes across other institutions had found significant success in employment and entrepreneurship. His examples included real-world projects in web development and applications of data science in business analytics, which inspired students and helped them visualize the practical impact of what they were about to learn. His speech was informative, engaging, and highly motivating.
Dr. Vincent Alva delivered the presidential address, highlighting the visionary goals of the institution. He reiterated the college’s commitment to offering holistic education and stressed that mere academic success is no longer sufficient in the competitive world. He commended the efforts of both the departments and the resource partners in designing curriculum that meets the needs of the modern job market. Mr. Brandon and  Mr. Mohith Industry Experts were present during the programme.

The event also provided a brief overview of the course content, teaching methodology, and learning outcomes. Faculty members in charge gave a walkthrough of the schedules and learning objectives, ensuring clarity for the students.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging all the dignitaries, collaborators, and enthusiastic student participants. Mr Ravinandan Bhat, VAP Coordinator compeered the programme. The event was a grand success, promising a progressive path for learners in both commerce and computer science streams.