The convocation of the batch of 2016 of the autonomous programmes of the L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool), Mumbai campus was held on April 27. Gracing the occasion were the esteemed panel of trustees, Shikshan Prasarak Mandali Trust. Shalini Singh, Head – Corporate Communications, TATA Power and TEDx speaker was the chief guest, while Madhuri Misal, MLA, and trustee, SP Mandali’s Trust; SK Jain, Chairman, Managing Council, S. P. Mandali and Local Managing Committee, WeSchool; Prof. Dr Uday Salunkhe, Group Director, WeSchool and Dr S. R. Tendulkar, Dean, Administration handed out the certificates to the graduating students. Apart from parents, faculty and noted academicians, the Shikshan Prasarak Mandali Trust’s panel of trustees were also present.
The autonomous division of WeSchool offers diplomas suitable for freshers and executives. The diplomas have been designed for learners who wish to understand new functions and build their profile before they pursue their higher studies or prior making a career choice.
While appreciating WeSchool as a credible platform to accelerate career, chief guest Shalini Singh impressed upon the value of perseverance on the students, saying: “You belong to a generation that knows to change, learn and adapt without being constrained by limitations. It is heartening to see how this generation is brimming with new ideas and learning new things every day. It is this hunger that takes people ahead in life and not degrees, diplomas, money or pure academic excellence. Life is a strong story of character-defining experiences. And I hope you have developed the wisdom to understand the psychology of the people who work with you. I hope you have been able to discover who you are and have become self-aware.”
Congratulating students, Prof. Dr Uday Salunkhe said: “The place of a learner is highly valued in the VUCA world. Learning has become imperative and a seamless quality for every professional. It is an agile learner who is a game changer in the boardrooms of the corporate world. One must also work for the betterment of the society, and contribute to making our country, a circular economy."