One-Day Workshop on Student Guide to High-Paying Tech Careers

Event Name	One-Day Workshop on Student Guide to High-Paying Tech Careers: Skills, Opportunities & Industry Insights
Event Date	25th July 2026
Event Description	A one-day workshop on “Student Guide to High-Paying Tech Careers: Skills, Opportunities & Industry Insights” was organized to equip students with knowledge of emerging career opportunities in the technology sector. The workshop provided practical guidance on in-demand technical and soft skills, industry expectations, career planning, internship opportunities, placement preparation, and strategies for securing high-paying technology jobs. The programme included expert sessions, interactive discussions, and a question-and-answer session to encourage active learning.
Resource Person(s)	Mr. Alson Wangkhem, Software Engineer Mr. Monendra Ningthoujam, MitSna Foundation (Online Session on Internship Opportunities)
Coordinator(s)	· Dr. Ningombam Sanatombi Devi, Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences Goshaimayum Chanu Sapna, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences · M.C. Fujica, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences · Dr Lourembem Iboyaima Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Organized by	Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Manipur Technical University, jointly with MitSna Foundation
Total Days of Event	One day
The number of Students Participating in the program	MALE	FEMALE	TOTAL
	53	32	85
Number of Faculty & Staff who participated in the program	TEACHING	NON-TEACHING	TOTAL
	4	81	85
Location	417 New Academic Building MTU
Objectives	· To create awareness about high-paying career opportunities in the technology sector. · To familiarize students with emerging technologies and industry requirements. · To provide practical guidance on internships, placement preparation, and career planning. · To motivate students to develop industry-relevant technical and professional skills. · To facilitate interaction between students and industry professionals
Plan of action	The one-day workshop was conducted from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM without affecting regular academic activities. Students from various departments of MTU and other educational institutions were invited to participate. The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences coordinated with the resource persons to organize technical sessions covering high-paying technology careers, industry expectations, technical and soft skills, internship opportunities, placement preparation, and career development. Audio-visual facilities, registration, seating arrangements, and certificates were arranged in advance. The workshop also included interactive discussions and question-and-answer sessions to maximize participant engagement.
Action Report	The One-Day Workshop on “Student Guide to High-Paying Tech Careers: Skills, Opportunities & Industry Insights” was successfully organized on 25th July 2026 by the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences, Manipur Technical University, in collaboration with MitSna Foundation. The inaugural technical session was delivered by Mr. Alson Wangkhem, Software Engineer, who shared valuable insights on high-paying technology careers, current industry trends, essential technical and soft skills, placement preparation, resume building, interview strategies, and career planning. The second session, conducted online by Mr. Monendra Ningthoujam from MitSna Foundation, introduced students to internship opportunities, application procedures, and the importance of gaining practical industry experience. Both sessions were highly interactive, with enthusiastic student participation during discussions and question-and-answer sessions. A total of 85 participants attended the workshop, including 43 participants from Manipur Technical University and 42 participants from other institutions, including NIT Manipur, Delhi University, Calcutta University, Pioneer Academy, Little Hearts School System (LHSS), Ling’s Jetty Language School, and MitSna Foundation. The participants comprised 53 male and 32 female students. The workshop concluded with feedback collection, certificate distribution, and a vote of thanks.
Outcomes / Impact of the activity	The workshop significantly enhanced participants’ understanding of career opportunities in the technology sector and strengthened their awareness of the technical and professional competencies required for successful employment. Students gained practical knowledge on internship opportunities, placement preparation, resume writing, interview techniques, and continuous skill development. The interactive nature of the workshop encouraged active participation and career-oriented thinking. Overall, the workshop successfully achieved its objectives of motivating students to prepare for high-paying technology careers and improving their employability.
Feedback	Participants expressed highly positive feedback regarding the workshop. The overall average rating for both the resource persons and the organizers was approximately 4.9 out of 5. Students appreciated the practical career guidance, interactive discussions, internship information, and real-world industry insights. Many participants recommended organizing similar workshops on advanced technologies, resume writing, mock interviews, coding practice, and hands-on skill development in the future.