Community College Academic Year Inaugurated

The Community College of the Seva Kendra Calcutta, the Social Service Centre of the Archdiocese of Calcutta had the formal inauguration of its academic year 2013-14 on 18^th January by Fr. Franklin Menezes, Director, Seva Kendra with a prayer service attended by the newly enrolled students and the staff. 

More than 30 students have enrolled for the different courses conducted at the Community College. The courses for which students have been admitted are registered for the Modular Employable Skills courses conducted by the Government of India. These courses provide alternate system of education, aimed at the empowerment of the disadvantaged and the underprivileged urban and the rural poor. 

The courses include training on Computer Fundamentals with Soft Skills for Baseline staff and Frontline Office Assistants, trade courses like Tally, DTP, Computer Hardware, Assistant Cook and Assistant Nurse. The trade courses are followed up by 2 months of Industrial training with the assistance of the industrial partners in the respective fields. Track records prove that being equipped with course and training from Community College, students find it easier to get jobs in the otherwise cut-throat job market.

As a part of the celebration of its Ruby Jubilee Year of Seva Kendra which began on 20^th December 2012, the Community College computer room has been revamped with a swanky look and the installation of 10 new computers, all done by benefactor, Mrs. Lovina Khan.

The courses are conducted for a nominal fee and some of the underprivileged are sponsored either by the parishes or by our benefactors.