::KLM College of Engineering for Women ::

40-HOUR MAHINDRA PRIDE CLASSROOM – SKILL DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING PROGRAMME

Programme Organizer: B. Mahesh Nayak, HOD – AI&ML

1. PROGRAMME DETAILS

Particulars	Details
Name of the Programme	Mahindra Pride Classroom – Skill Development & Employability Training Programme
Organized By	KLMCEW, Kadapa
Implementation Partner	Naandi Foundation
CSR Initiative	Mahindra & Mahindra Group
Programme Organizer	B. Mahesh Nayak, HOD – Artificial Intelligence
Target Participants	III Year B.Tech Students and MBA Students
Total Training Duration	40 Hours
Offline Training	35 Hours
Online Training	5 Hours
Mode of Delivery	Blended – Offline & Online
Training Fee	Free of Cost
Date of Circular	05 August 2026
Date of Completion Report	18 August 2026
Number of Trainers	5

2. INTRODUCTION

Kandula Lakshumma Memorial College of Engineering for Women (KLMCEW), Kadapa, in association with Naandi Foundation under the Mahindra Pride Classroom initiative of Mahindra & Mahindra Group, conducted a 40-Hour Skill Development and Employability Training Programme for III Year B.Tech students and MBA students.
The programme was designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations by strengthening students’ communication, aptitude, reasoning, personality development, interview skills, professional etiquette and overall employability. The training was delivered through a blended learning model consisting of 35 hours of offline training and 5 hours of online training. The programme was conducted as a CSR initiative and was provided completely free of cost to beneficiaries..

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Enhance students’ communication and interpersonal skills.
Improve aptitude and logical reasoning abilities.
Develop confidence and positive professional attitudes.
Prepare students for HR and managerial interviews.
Improve group discussion and presentation skills.
Develop resume preparation and professional presentation abilities.
Familiarize students with interview etiquette and workplace expectations.
Strengthen overall employability and placement readiness.
Provide practical exposure through interactive activities and exercises.
Support effective transition from campus to the professional environment.

4. TRAINING STRUCTURE

35 Hours – Offline Training
5 Hours – Online Training
Total – 40 Hours
Mode – Blended learning

5. TRAINING TEAM

Ms. Abisha Shirley
Mr. Jeevan Kumar
Mr. P. Sagar Babu
Mr. G. Balachandra
Mr. Vijaya Raghava Krishna

6. MAJOR AREAS COVERED

Communication and interpersonal skills
Aptitude and reasoning skills
Personality development and confidence building
Group discussion skills
Resume preparation and professional presentation
HR and managerial interview skills
Interview etiquette
Workplace readiness and professional behavior
Employability and career skills

7. METHODOLOGY ADOPTED

Interactive classroom sessions
Individual and group activities
Practical exercises and role plays
Group discussions
Mock interview activities
Aptitude and reasoning exercises
Communication practice
Case-based learning
Online learning sessions
Trainer feedback and guidance

8. STUDENT BENEFITS

Improved communication and interpersonal skills
Increased confidence in professional situations
Better understanding of aptitude and reasoning techniques
Improved participation in group discussions
Enhanced interview preparation
Better understanding of HR and managerial interview expectations
Improved resume presentation and professional grooming
Greater awareness of workplace etiquette and professional behaviour
Better preparedness for campus recruitment and employment opportunities
Exposure to practical employability-oriented training

9. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

Students gained greater confidence in expressing their ideas.
Students improved their professional communication skills.
Students developed better awareness of aptitude and reasoning approaches.
Students understood the importance of professional etiquette.
Students became more familiar with the HR interview process.
Students improved participation in group discussions and team activities.
Students gained awareness of workplace expectations.
Students developed greater readiness for placement and recruitment processes.
Students received structured career and employability guidance.
Students were encouraged to continuously develop professional competencies.

10. IMPACT ON STUDENTS

The programme served as a bridge between classroom education and industry requirements.
Students identified strengths and areas requiring improvement through interaction with trainers.
Practical and activity-based sessions provided opportunities to practice communication, teamwork, problem-solving and interview skills.
The programme contributed to students’ overall development beyond the academic curriculum.

11. STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGEMENT

Training sessions
Communication activities
Aptitude and reasoning exercises
Group discussions
Team-building activities
Interview preparation exercises
Mock interview activities
Online learning sessions
Trainer-led assessments and activities

12. CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION

Eligible students were provided Course Completion Certificates as per programme requirements.
Guidance/manual materials were made available to participants as per the programme framework.
Outstanding student participation may be documented wherever applicable.

13. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

Student identification and mobilization
Training venue and classroom facilities
Coordination with Naandi Foundation
Faculty coordination and monitoring
Attendance and participation monitoring
Online session coordination
Technical and logistical support
Programme documentation
Collection and maintenance of relevant evidence

14. ROLE OF THE PROGRAMME ORGANIZER

Coordinated with Naandi Foundation and trainers.
Planned and scheduled training activities.
Coordinated students and faculty.
Facilitated institutional arrangements.
Monitored attendance and participation.
Coordinated offline and online sessions.
Ensured communication among students, trainers and institution.
Maintained programme-related documentation.
Prepared the completion report.

15. FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION

Student feedback and interaction indicated usefulness of the programme in communication, aptitude and reasoning, interview preparation, group discussions, professional etiquette, career readiness and workplace expectations.
Feedback records and supporting evidence should be maintained as part of programme documentation.

16. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE MAINTAINED

Official circular dated 05 August 2026
Programme completion/confirmation communication
Training framework/module details
List of participating students
Attendance sheets
Training schedule
Photographs of offline sessions
Evidence/screenshots of online sessions
Student feedback forms
Course completion certificates
Communication/correspondence with Naandi Foundation

CONCLUSION

The 40-Hour Mahindra Pride Classroom Skill Development and Employability Training Programme was successfully conducted at KLMCEW in association with Naandi Foundation and Mahindra & Mahindra Group. The programme provided students with valuable opportunities to enhance communication, aptitude, reasoning, personality development, interview and workplace-readiness skills.
The combination of 35 hours of offline training and 5 hours of online training provided a blended learning experience and practical exposure to employability-oriented competencies. The programme contributed meaningfully to student skill development, employability enhancement, industry readiness and holistic development.

Program Picture