About

Who we are

A group of over hundreds seasoned IT professionals from top-tier companies has come together with one purpose — to guide fresh graduates. Our goal is to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry demands, helping students become truly career-ready with the skills that matter.

Career First is built on the same mission: to reduce the gap between student capabilities and corporate requirements. We provide quality, real-time, industry-aligned training in Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Analysist, SAP ERP, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Automation (AI/ZenAI), CRM and many more — all delivered by expert technical leaders from the industry.

Our Commitment

  • Our vision is not just a statement; it’s a commitment we uphold:
  • Quality Education: We are committed to providing the highest quality education that prepares individuals for success in their careers.
  • Innovation: We continuously innovate our training programs to reflect the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Community Building: We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of learners, professionals, and experts.
  • Partnerships: We actively seek partnerships with industry leaders & Scholars to bring the best resources and opportunities to our students.

Vision & Mission

Industry Landscape and Trends & Understanding Industry Dynamics

  • Introduction to the industry sector (e.g., IT, healthcare, finance, Banking etc.).
  • Key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Insights into the current job market and career prospects.
  • The role of innovation in driving industry growth.
  • Interactive Q&A session with the industry expert.

Technical Skills and Tools for Engineering and IT

  • Overview of essential technical skills and tools in engineering and IT.
  • Hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises.
  • Case studies of real industry projects.
  • Participants practice using industry-relevant software/tools.

Business and Management Skills for MBA/BBA Holders

  • Key business and management concepts relevant to MBA holders.
  • Business strategy development and implementation.
  • Leadership and team management in corporate settings.
  • Workshop: Participants work on a business case study.

Career Development and Transitioning to Industry Trainer

  • Crafting a career plan for a successful transition from academia to industry.
  • Resume building, job searching, and interview preparation.
  • Skills and competencies that make scholars attractive to employers.
  • Individual career coaching sessions

Effective Communication

  • Importance of clear and effective communication in industry.
  • Writing skills for reports, proposals, and emails.
  • Presentation skills and delivering impactful presentations.
  • Workshop: Participants prepare and present a mini-project proposal.

Project Management and Time Management

  • Basics of project management methodologies.
  • Time management techniques to improve productivity.
  • Setting and achieving goals in both academia and industry.
  • Open challenges and pain areas – Improvement Plan

Networking and Building Professional Relationships

  • Strategies for networking in academia and industry.
  • Leveraging social media and online platforms for professional growth.
  • Navigating conferences and industry job events.
  • Role-play exercises: Practicing effective networking.

Ethical Considerations in Academia-Industry Collaborations

  • Discussion on ethical dilemmas scholars may face.
  • Case studies of ethical challenges in industry partnerships.
  • Strategies for maintaining integrity in research and work.
  • Open forum: Sharing personal experiences and insights.

Panel Discussion - Industry Perspectives Panelists

  • Panel discussion on industry expectations from scholars.
  • Insights into the skills and qualities industry professionals value.
  • Q&A session with the panelists.

Research in Industry Context Trainer

  • Overview of the research process in academia.
  • How research can address real-world industry problems.
  • Case studies of successful academic-industry research collaborations.
  • Identifying research opportunities at the intersection of academia and industry.

Collaborative Project Presentation

  • Participants present the collaborative projects they’ve developed during the training.
  • Feedback and evaluations from both industry and academic mentors.
  • Helping them to choose right career & path to be placed.