Kiran Prakash T

Project - Engineering Courses (September 2024 - Present)

• Led course mapping for 300+ government and non-autonomous colleges in Tamil Nadu, impacting 1.5 lakh students by aligning academic programs with industry demands to enhance career prospects. Conducted rigorous evaluation of industry proposals to identify relevant courses.
• Managed and supervised administrative & program operations, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations for seamless execution.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Universities and the Higher Education Department, securing support for strategic program initiatives.
• Oversaw multi-level scrutiny of training partners, ensuring selection of high-quality providers with strong industry credibility for effective skill-based training.
• Directed the Faculty Development Program (FDP), mapping 2,500+ faculty membersto specialized training, enhancing industry knowledge and student learning outcomes.
• Served as the primary liaison between college faculty and training partners, facilitating seamless communication and coordination to optimize student training experiences.

Project - Arts & Science Courses (Nov 2023 - August 2024)

• Contributed to course drafting for the 2024-25 odd semester, mapping domain-specific courses for over 800 arts and science colleges statewide.
• Led a rigorous technical evaluation of training partners to ensure quality content delivery.
• Collaborated with team members and higher officials to address and resolve technical, financial, and operational challenges, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives.
• Managed the English course for 1st-year students, overseeing pre-diagnostic to final assessment tests for over 2,40,000 students, in coordination with training partners for efficient execution.
• Oversaw course implementation across 60 colleges in 3 districts, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with academic objectives.
• Conducted field visitsto monitor course delivery and gathered student feedback, driving continuous improvement and optimizing learning outcomes.

District Immersion - Tirupathur District

· Implemented a comprehensive Youth Aspiration Survey across 24 colleges, engaging 2,200 students, and leveraged Tableau to create an Aspiration Dashboardfor data-driven insights.

· Conducted an in-depth study on industrial skill demands in Tirupathur district, providing key insights to inform strategic decision-making.

· Organized and executed Mega Job, Skill, and Apprenticeship Melas, collaborating with government departments to facilitate employment opportunities for students.

· Developed the District Skill Development Plan (2022-23 & 2023-24), aligning skill initiatives with youth aspirations and industry needs for impactful workforce development.