Deogarh, October 31, 2026: Deogarh College successfully organised a two-day Student Development Programme (SDP) titled “AI-Powered Career Preparation: Using ChatGPT and AI Tools for Career Preparation” on October 30 and 31, 2026.
The programme was sponsored by the PM USHA, Government of India, and supported by the Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Odisha.
The primary objective of the programme was to equip undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students with essential knowledge and practical skills to meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive professional environment. It also focused on enhancing students’ employability by introducing them to the effective use of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence tools for career planning, skill development and job preparation.
The inaugural session was held under the chairpersonship of the Principal, Sri Bikash Kumar Pradhan. Sri Sanjib Kumar Dash, PM USHA Project Coordinator, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the importance of such skill-oriented initiatives in preparing students for emerging career opportunities.
The workshop sessions were conducted by Ms Ishani Mishra, an entrepreneur and doctoral researcher at NIT Rourkela, who served as the resource person. She shared valuable insights into the practical applications of AI tools and their growing significance in career preparation and the modern employment landscape.
The programme was convened by the Seminar Conveners, Dr Dinesh Kumar Ray and Dr Shikha Maharshi, whose efforts contributed to the successful organisation of the two-day initiative.
The programme marked an important step towards promoting AI awareness, digital competency and career readiness among students, aligning higher education with the evolving demands of the professional world.
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