BRAOU Placement: Career Support & Insight

Did You Know? BRAOU’s Placement Cell not only supports placements but also prepares students from Arts, Commerce, Management, Science, and Social Sciences for government, private, and even self-employment opportunities

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BRAOU also collaborates with reputed organisations to facilitate internships and job opportunities, especially for first-generation learners and those from rural backgrounds. By focusing on skill development and practical exposure, BRAOU ensures that its graduates are industry-ready and capable of succeeding in a competitive job market.

The Placement Cell organises job fairs, training workshops, and career counselling sessions for the students.

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) has a Placement Cell that focuses on students' career development through industry engagement and skill development. The Placement Cell plays an important role in preparing students for employment by providing them with hands-on experience and career support.

Vision and Mission

The Placement Cells’ vision and mission are to empower students by guiding them in their career growth. The placement cell bridges the gap between the students and employment for a smooth process in the placement drive. The BRAOU’s placement cell provides career counselling and training programs for students.

Key Functions of the Cell

• The placement drives organising job opportunities.
• Individual counselling sessions and career guidance workshops.
• Providing training in soft skills, communication skills, and interview skills.
• Building industry connections for internships and job placements.
• Supporting students with resume building and job search.

Placement Activities:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College the placement cell provides training programs for students, in which they give career guidance, resume building workshops, internship support, and pre-placement initiatives with recruiters.

1. Skill Development Initiatives

The college placement cell focuses on building professional skills to prepare students for their careers.

Key initiatives include:

• Resume building and mock interview preparation skills.
• Aptitude Tests and group discussion.
• Career guidance webinar with industry experts.
• Alumni interaction programs

2. Internship Support

To provide real-world exposure, the university facilitates meaningful summer/winter break internships for the students.

Support activities include:

• Industry collaboration for an internship.
• Pre-Placement training session.
• To promote social responsibility, the university provides an NGO internship.
• Academic project-based internships for skill application
  

Student Support:

BRAOU’s Placement Cell offers support to students, guiding them through career planning and skill development. The cell ensures that the counselling session for distance learning students receives guidance from the mentors for their successful careers.

1. Career Counselling and Workshops

BRAOU’s Placement Cell conducts specialised sessions to prepare students for employment and competitive exams.

Key activities include:

• Group career counselling sessions.
• Workshops on resume building and interview skills.
• Regular webinars and seminars with industry experts.
• Sessions on competitive and government exam preparation.

2. Entrepreneurship Support

To foster entrepreneurial skills, BRAOU offers dedicated support and training. Initiatives include:

• Webinars on women’s entrepreneurship and startup development.
• Sessions on self-employment opportunities and startup planning.
• Focused motivation and soft‑skills training tailored to aspiring entrepreneurs.