Exploring the impact of training and placement cell on career transition to employment

Abstract

The Training and Placement Cell (TPC) is an essential organisational outlet that shapes careers by providing well-thought-out career assistance and facilitating smooth job placements. Considering which, this study intended at assessing the effectiveness of training and placement cell activities on student career transition to employment through career preparedness. Present research employed a quantitative research design targeting higher education students of Commerce and Management in South Indian region. Through purpose-built questionnaire, 466 responses were collected at 93.2 % response rate. The results depicted that the male students and student belonging to Institute of National Importance depicted high involvement in training and placement activities, Career Preparedness, and Career Transition to Employment. Moreover, Campus Recruitment provided by the training and placement cell depicted a comparatively higher contribution towards career preparedness and due to the career preparedness among students, training and placement cells contributes significantly to the student’s career transition to employment. The present study results have practical implications for educational institutions and policymakers. Based on the study outcome it is also possible to identify practical viewpoints that guide the training and placement cells at the institution level to define certain criteria such as employment prospects, skill-building seminars, and industry involvement.