Two days Workshop on Strategic planning and Continuing Education for West Zone Polytechnics

Directorate of Technical Education,Tamil Nadu State Project Co-ordination (SPCU)
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Thiagarajar Polytechnic College

Continuing education centers play a vital role in polytechnics by offering a wide range of continuing education and training programs to individuals who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge.

We are happy to state that the Continuing Education Centre at Thiagarajar Polytechnic College has its inception since 1993. Now the DoTE, Chennai is in the phase of enhancing the working model of this Continuing Education Centre across Tamil Nadu for which, the State Project Co-ordination (SPCU) of Directorate of Technical Education in association with Thiagarajar Polytechnic College conducted two days Workshop on Strategic planning and Continuing Education for West Zone Polytechnics on 24 & 25 Feb 2023. Around 35 faculty members from various polytechnics participated in the workshop.

The workshop was well structured and well begun with an icebreaking session followed with introduction to Strategic Planning, Mandate, Mission and Goal Statements, SWOT Analysis and Action Plan and Work Plan, Developing a Continuing Education Cell, Roles and Responsibilities of Continuing Education Manager, Promotion of Continuing Education Courses, Success story of Continuing Education in Polytechnics.

Definitely this workshop provided valuable insights and practical tips on how to create effective strategic plans and develop high-quality continuing education programs. Participants also gained exposure to successful case studies and best practices in the field. At this juncture we would like to express our sincere thanks to the resource persons who handled the sessions to share their insights. It was a great pleasure our Principal Dr.V.Karthikeyan handled a session on the topic Promotion of Continuing Education Courses. Further on behalf of the Management and our Principal, we express our sincere thanks to the State Project Co-ordination (SPCU) of Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu for hosting the workshop in TPT.

No doubt that these continuing education centers in polytechnics will play a critical role in providing individuals with an opportunity to upgrade their skills and knowledge, develop professionally, and remain relevant in the job market with the industry-driven training, accessible education, and flexible learning options to cater the needs of individuals and the industry.