Abhinav

Career Katta 2024-25

Career katta unit was formed in the college in June 2024 after the college reopened again, with Prof. Prajakta Raut as the Coordinator while Prof. Abhishek Sawant as the additional coordinator. Prof. Shahbaz Rizvi, Prof. Dilip Harijan as members while Actor and Entrepreneur Mrs. Pooja Ghosh was appointed as Promotion Officer of Career Katta.

In order to make the students aware of career opportunities in ‘ untrodden’ fields, the college took ‘ hatke’ step on 10th July 2024 by conducting online interactive session on ‘ Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Career Opportunities in Pageantry’ with Ms Lipika Sharma, Miss India- Haryana 2024 and Glamanand Miss Universe- India contestant. In the interactive session, Ms Lipika Sharma threw a flood of light on sponsorships or scholarships for aspiring pageant contestants for various challenges involved in pageantry.

As per the guidelines provided by the MITSC for Career Katta Unit of the college, the college established Career Katta- Student’s Council 2024-25. Our council members named Rupesh Dubey,Jason Faria attended first workshop conducted by Career katta on 16th July 2024. Second workshop on ‘Responsibilities’ dated 21st July 2024 and 10 days’ workshop on ‘ Personality Development’ from 1st August-10th August 2024, one hour webinar on ‘ New Government Schemes Implemented ‘ on 25th July 2024 on Parthlive,mobishala respectively. The college also conducted webinar on ‘ Artificial Intelligence- Transforming Tomorrow’ on 30th July 2024 . Dr.Cynthia D’costa as a Resource Person made the audience aware of the fact that in current Gen- Z era, Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries by enabling machines to perform tasks that require human intelligence,such as learning, reasoning, and problem- solving.

In August 2024, our students attended one month lecture series on ‘ Career Opportunities’ from 1st August-31st August 2024 under Career Katta. The college also conducted a virtual dialogue on ‘ Media Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges’ with Diva Planet in conjunction with NSS unit on 11th August 2024. Ms Aarti Sourat, Founder- Diva Planet Magazine as well as Media Entrepreneur graced the occasion. In her insightful talk ,Ms Aarti Sourat threw a flood of light on the opportunities in this field that are boundless,from the rise of digital platforms and social media to the proliferation of podcasts,blogs and independent news outlets. Her talk was tinged with an optimistic note that anyone with a vision and the right tools can carve out a space in this vast eco- system. Two entries on ‘ Start- up’ and ‘ Road Safety’ were sent for ‘ Documentary Making Video’ competition conducted by Career Katta on 15th August 2024. On the top of it, the students also took benefit of virtual Guidance Session on ‘ Mukhyamantri Yuva Kanya Prashikshan Yojana’ by Mr. Santosh Raut and Mr. Nishant Suryavanshi on 28th August 2024.

In September 2024, our student Mr. Abhishek Patil ( SYBMS) successfully completed Add- on Course on ‘ Emotional Intelligence’ . The college recommended Mr. Thyagaraju as Indian Knowledge System Enthusiast to Career katta to work as Expert. On 17th September 2024, Prin. Dr. Alwin Menezes and Prof. Prajakta Raut were selected on Board of Studies for NEP Aligned Courses. Under Skill Enhancement, the college recommended ‘ 21st Century Employability Skills’ as Add- on Course. The proposal for the said course was also submitted by the college.

In Unstoppable October 2024, under Career Katta- NSE, the workshop on ‘ Financial Literacy’ was conducted on 13th October 2024.Dr. Seema Baji madam was the Resource person. In her insightful talk ,Baji madam pinpointed that financial literacy is essential for making informed decisions about managing personal finances, and mutual funds play a key role in this area. Total 51 students attended the session.

As a part of November novelty, approximately 51 students attended interview by Mr. Mahesh Bhagwat Sir on ‘ UPSC Preparation and Plan B’ on 1st November 2024 while Prof. Prajakta Raut as District- cum- College Coordinator,Career Katta won the privilege on appearing in Podcast Interview by Diva Planet under ‘ Her Story,Her Glory’ on 1st November 2024 on youtube channel. The interview titled ‘ Pathways to Success: Advice for Young Minds’ enlightened today’s youth on building a successful future. Right from planning Career path to developing key skills , the video provided actionable steps to help students navigate the road ahead with confidence and clarity. The talk on how to set goals, find your passion,and make impactful choices for a fulfilling life garnered massive appeal not just in college or Thane District or Maharashtra but across India. Apart from all this, on 26th November 2024, total 200 students from the college participated in ‘ Constitution Awareness Event’ conducted by Career Katta via youtube while on 1st December 2024, our four students named Ms Sneha Mishra ( FYBA) Mr. Prince Yadav( FYBCom), Mr. Yash Kanoujiya ( SYBCom)and Mr. Abhishek Patil ( SYBMS) attended two hours workshop on ‘ Techniques of Converting Dialogue into a Story’ on Sunday, 1st December 2024 under Mr.Amol Purchure, notable Journalist,Interviewer and Film Critic.

In January 2025, the college once again had ‘ Financial Literacy ‘ session on 18th January 2025. This time, it was Mr. Jagdish Mane to have enlightened the students regarding financial management while in February 2025, total five teaching faculties including Prin.Dr.Alwin Menezes, Coordinator Prof.Prajakta Raut, Prof. Rashmi Pawar, Prof. Amit Singh, Librarian Mr. Milin Bhongale and three students named Mr. Abhishek Patil (SYBMM), Mr. Yash Kanoujiya ( SYBCom) and Ms Shikha Rastogi ( FYBSC) successfully cracked ten days’ FDP on ‘ Design Thinking’.

On the whole, Career katta has created a new vista in the college in shaping the academic profile of students, thanks to online- offline registration, free webinars,lecture series,virtual courses,, the inclination shown by students in keeping with the milieu and interests. The college grabbed three state level prizes in the form of Best College, Best Principal- Dr. Alwin Menezes and Best District Coordinator- Prof. Prajakta Raut( Thane- Rural).

Prof. Prajakta Raut,

Best Principal, Dr.Alwin Menezes, Thane District /Best District Coordinator, Prof.Prajakta Raut, Thane District

Best College, Abhinav College, Thane District

Letter For Abhinav college

The third event of Career Katta in conjunction with NSS Department took place on Sunday, 11th August 2024 ,virtually on Zoom platform in the form of a dialogue on ' Media Entrepreneurship: Opportunities and Challenges '. Ms. Aarti Sorout, Founder, Diva Planet Magazine and Crown Times was the Resource Person for the said event. Prof. Prajakta Raut welcomed the audience who had gathered to garner knowledge on a topic that is as dynamic as it is essential. In keeping with the tradition of Career Katta, the event started with Invocation to Goddess Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge followed by Maharashtra Geet to respect ' asmita' of state. Prin. Dr.Alwin Menezes in his briefing address made the audience aware of the fact that in an era where the media landscape is constantly evolving, media entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful force, driving innovation and reshaping how we consume and produce content. So ,one should think of ' treading this unbeaten path' rather than fall into stereotypes. Prof. Shahbaz Rizvi introduced the Resource Person. In her insightful talk, Ms Aarti Sourat threw a flood of light on the opportunities in this field that are boundless,from the rise of digital platforms and social media to the proliferation of podcasts,blogs and independent news outlets. Her talk was tinged with a optimistic note that anyone with a vision and the right tools can carve out a space in this vast eco- system. However, with these opportunities come significant challenges, as pinpointed by Ms Sourat. So , she foregrounded the point that media entrepreneurs must navigate an environment marked by rapid technological change, financial pressures, audience fragmentation and increasing competition. The event received outbursing response from students, especially from Commerce and Management. Dr. Subhankar Roy expressed Vote of Thanks. We are also grateful to Abhinav shetkari shikshan mandal and our college managment for their wholehearted support for our i initiative.
In essence, it is the third innovative attempt from Career katta to bring new dimensions into Academics in the form of its success mantra as ' Don't limit yourself!'

The second event of Career Katta, Abhinav College, Bhayander ( E) took place virtually on Google meet in the form of webinar on ' Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Tomorrow ' on Tuesday, 30th July 2024. The event started with Invocation to Goddess Saraswati and ' Maharashtra Geet ' in keeping with the tradition of Career katta to respect state ' Asmita '. Prof. Prajakta Raut, Coordinator, Career Katta welcomed the audience whereas Dr. Balakrishna Dalvi,Head, Department of Commerce ,read briefing message by Prin.Dr.Alwin Menezes. In his talk, Dr.Alwin Menezes made the audience aware of the fact that AI is revolutionizing industries by enabling machines to perform tasks that require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning and problem-solving. From virtual assistance to self- driving cars, applications of Artificial Intelligence are vast and impactful. Prof. Shahbaz Rizvi introduced the Resource Person Dr.Agnes D'costa. In her enlightening talk, Dr. D'costa threw a flood of light on the vital facts that today Artificial Intelligence is felt across various sectors. It is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. Despite its tremendous potential, AI also presents significant challenges and ethical considerations. Issues such as data privacy, algorithmic bias and the displacement of jobs due to automation need careful attention. It is crucial to develop frameworks that ensure AI is used responsibly and equitably fostering an environment where technology benefits all of society. On the whole, it is more than just a technological advancement, being a transformative force that holds the promise to address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. There had been outbursing response from teachers and students for the whole event. Dr. Dilip Harijan expressed Vote of Thanks.

Webinar on ' Artificial Intelligence : Transforming Tomorrow '

Brochure ,Lipika Sharma, Miss India-Haryana 2024

Letter from Lipika Sharma, Miss India- Haryana 2024

The maiden event of Career Katta in the form of interactive session on ' Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Career Opportunities in Pageantry ' on Wednesday, 10th July 2024 with special initiative by Prof.Prajakta Raut, Coordinator, Career Katta. Ms Lipika Sharma, Miss India- Haryana 2024 and Glamanand Miss Universe- India contestant was the focal point as a Resource Person. The virtual event started with Invocation to Goddess Saraswati and in keeping with the tradition of Career Katta, Maharashtra Song to respect state ' asmita'. Prof. Shahbaz Rizvi introduced Ms Lipika Sharma whereas in his briefing address Prin. Dr. Alwin Menezes congratulated team Career Katta by adding that pageantry is often perceived merely as a spectacle of beauty and charm. However, it is far more than that. It is a dynamic field that opens doors to numerous career paths including modelling, acting, public speaking event, management, brand ambassadorship and even entrepreneurship. The skills honed through pageantry- confidence, poise, communication and leadership are invaluable and translate seamlessly into various professional arenas. The interaction began with question from Prin. Dr. Alwin Menezes who touched upon sponsorships or scholarships available for aspiring pageant contestants to which Lipika madam reverted that some pageants award scholarships to the winner, first runner-up and second runner-up. Scholarships are a common award in pageants and can be given to winners, runner- up or for specific attributes displayed during the competition. The amounts vary and contestants can use the scholarships at their chosen school. In the wake of sharing her journey from local pageant winner to global representation of country, Ms Lipika Sharma threw a flood of light on various issues including challenges involved in pageantry. Prof.Abhishek Sawant expressed vote of Thanks whereas Prin. Dr. Alwin Menezes on behalf of Abhinav College gave best wishes to Ms Lipika Sharma on the upcoming grand finale of Glamanand Miss Universe- India scheduled on 25th August 2024. The event ended with National Anthem

Congratulations to Abhinav team Career Katta for their quadruple Achievement in the academic year 2023-24 Best College, IVth Prize Palghar District Best College Coordinator, Prof. Prajakta Raut, IIIrd Prize,Palghar District Best Principal, Dr.Alwin Menezes, IInd Prize,Palghar District Best District Coordinator, Special Honour for successfully completing three years, Prof. Prajakta Raut