Set up in 1996 to impart world class education,
WLC
College India (WLCI) has come a long way with its top quality programs.
Over the past 15 years, students of WLCI School of Business Management, WLCI
School of Fashion Technology and WLCI School of Advertising and Graphic Design
have secured a place for themselves in their respective arenas, contributing to
the success stories of their organizations. This is because the comprehensive
courses incorporate industry applications with a rigorous curriculum.
Faculty forms the backbone of a good institute.
Here, the programs are taught by renowned academics and leading practitioners
who know what is wanted most in the industry. Their industry linkages help
students go a long way for they help arrange for internships to give students
get a real feel of their chosen careers. The grateful students, whose
association with the institute starts with their induction into WLCI, stay
connected with their alma mater through the alumni cell. The bond lasts way
beyond the completion of the course.
It is known that a strong alumni base and their
collaboration help a professional school to stay at the top position and
thrive. Former students are looked upon not just as brand ambassadors but also
as mentors to the new graduates who look up to them for inspiration. It is no
different at the three schools of WLCI.
A WLCI professional not only gets to interact
with the prestigious alumni and be a part of various events, but is also
entitled to make the most of the career development opportunities. WLCI uses
its active Alumni Services Cell to be in touch with its ex-students and
intimates them about appropriate opportunities.
The Alumni Federation Committee offers a large
number of facilities through the WLCI website. Former students can use the
Enterprise Social Networking feature on the website to stay in touch with their
peers. The online newsletter WLCI World chronicles the latest developments at
WLCI campuses. Besides this, the online Discussion Groups give one access to
the repository of rich subject-specific information. One is also updated on the
most recent job openings in WLCI and in its partnering organizations through the
Career Centre section. Almuni are welcome to submit resumes online to apply for
jobs. Entrepreneurs can scout talented employees on the WLCI website.
WLCI also organizes an Annual Alumni Meet where
ex-students get to renew ties with peers, share experiences and celebrate
achievements with the rest. WLCI’s 15,000 alumni occupy positions of pride in
some of the most noted companies across the world. One of them placed with
global securities Services Company says, “The business management program at
WLCI School of Business Management helped me to build my career.” According to
another, “WLCI acted as a fuel in my career and propelled me forward.”
WLCI School of Advertising and Graphic Design
alumni remarks, “The course I pursued prepared me for the challenges of the
industry. It couldn’t have been better anywhere else.” Internships and
traineeship programs help students hone their skills further. “Industry
interaction through internships during the vacations gave me real time
experience,” recounts another.
This feeling is also shared by the
fashion
school alumni. Says a pass out of 2012, “WLCI School of Fashion Technology
made me kick start my career by helping me get a strong foothold in the
industry.” For another the backstage work was a great learning opportunity. “I
was sent to do the backstage work in a fashion show, which was exactly the kind
of stuff I needed for my future.”
The success stories are endless and continue to
make waves every minute.