The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP commenced a one-month-long programme on “Youth Empowerment and Skill Development” with its inaugural ceremony on August 29, 2022. The programme, organised under the ISR activities of the university, is an exclusive initiative for young people living in the vicinal rural communities to enhance and develop their technical and computing skills that will augment their possibilities for a better livelihood.
At the inaugural function, Prof T Ragunathan, Associate Dean- SEAS & the Head of the Department welcomed the gathering. He expressed the university’s objective in conducting the programme and how it would create far-reaching implications in the personal and professional development of the rural youth. Honourable Vice-Chancellor Prof VS Rao delivered the inaugural address and appreciated such dedicated and active initiatives aiming at the holistic welfare of society. “Equitable development of the society should be the vision of the modern education, enabling the young generation of this country to grow into the greatest wealth of our nation”, he remarked.
Prof BV Babu, Dean-SEAS presided over and emphasised the necessity of facilitating and preparing the youth to face the challenges of a technology-driven world. Digital literacy and computer awareness have become the inevitability of present times, causing a marked shift in the operations of the secondary and tertiary sectors. Registrar Dr R Premkumar also addressed the gathering. An empowered youth with digital and computer expertise will keep the country’s future safe in their hands. The Programme coordinator Dr V Dinesh Reddy, Assistant Professor- Department of Computer Science and Engineering proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme received an overwhelming response from around fifteen neighbouring villages. As part of the workshop, courses will be offered on web designing and internet technologies such as Front-End Development and Microsoft Office Suite.. Students will be introduced to basic web designing principles, MS office, Javascript, HTML, etc. Classes will be held from August 29, 2022, to September 28, 2022, from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm at the university premises.