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A Few Success Stories of the Students of APACC
Community College aims at the empowerment and capacity building of the marginalized group. The women who join the diploma courses under APACC are handicapped in one way or another academically, emotionally or financially. The life coping skills we impart as an essential part of our courses have made them come out with self confidence and self determination. It is the Life Coping Skills that make Community College stand out in the world of job oriented and skill based education contrasting it with other systems of Vocational Education in the country. The salary the students receive at the entry point may not be high. The very fact that they have made an entry in to the job market will take them forward. They will never look back.
In the words of Emily Dickinson
'If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.
If I can ease one life, the aching or cool one pain or
help one fainting robin unto its nest again.
I shall not live in vain.'
Kanchu Elizabeth Rajan
Ticketing
Dream Tours
Ettumanoor
Course studied: Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Kanju belongs to Puthuppally. She passed her S. S. L. C. after two attempts and could get only…41%marks. She passed her +2 with a third class and that could not get her a degree education in a regular college. She heard about the diploma course in Travel and Tourism and was attracted to it. Her father is a small scale dealer in antiques. On account of her backward financial status she was given partial fee concession. In addition to the work skills she gained from the classes in 'Interpersonal Relationships and Life Skills did wonders for her. Today she works in 'Ticketing' in 'Dream Tours' on a salary of Rs. 6000/-.
Mini P. G.
Merchandiser
Kalyan Silks,
Palakkad
Course studied: Diploma in Fashion Designing
Mini P.G belongs to the Hindu S. C. in Palghat Dist. She has passed her S. S. L. C. with 41% marks making it impossible for her to join a regular college though technically she is eligible. With her inherent aptitude at designing she wanted to join a fashion designing course, but found the fee unaffordable. Then she came to know about a course from the advertisement in the newspaper and joined us at APACC since we charge only minimum fees. The classes in Life Skills and Communication Skills gave her more confidence. Her 'On the Job Training' in Thirupur made her realize that she can communicate well in English and follow spoken Tamil. Today she is employed as a merchandiser in Kalyan Silks, a famous chain of retail textiles drawing a salary of Rs. 4500/-
Renjumol Joseph
Ticketing
Indian Impressions
Vyttila, Kochi
Course studied: Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Renju was a graduate with a third class and had no job when she joined a Diploma In Travel & Tourism in APACC. She had lost hope of any further education since her parents were not in a position to spend more money on her education. APACC offered her full scholarship as she was very keen on studying and getting a job. Today she is employed in 'Ticketing' by Indian Impressions (Tour Operators) on a salary of Rs. 7500/-
Joama Philip
Accountant
Muthoot CT Scan Centre
Alleppy
Course studied: Diploma in Office Administration and Secretarial Practice
Joama belongs to Ramankary, a village in Alleppy District. She was quite good in her studies when she was doing her B. A. in Assumption College (APACC's parent institution). But her father died while the University exams were going on and she couldn't write the exams. Her mother was running a small scale hotel and her brother was doing a Diploma course in computer. So their mother couldn't offer the education of both. Quite naturally her mother decided to educate the son. One of her teachers introduced her to APACC and she did a one year Diploma Course in Office Administration and Secretarial Practice and appeared for the University Exams and passed with a second class. APACC offered her an educational loan on condition that she would pay it back when she is employed. She joined the faculty of APACC and paid back the money within a year. Now, she is working as an accountant in Muthoot CT Scan Centre in Alleppy. Joama says 'but for the timely help I got from APACC I would have been nothing'.
Sumi Sulaiman
Editor
A. C. V.
Kottayam
Course studied: P. G. Diploma in Journalism
After completing her degree she wanted to become a journalist, but found the diploma courses offered by many agencies much too expensive. Today she works as Editor cum Reporter in Asianet Cable Vision in Thiruvalla on a salary of Rs 5000/ a month.
Cini P. Cherian
Instructor
AITECH
Assumption College, Changanasserry
Course studied: Diploma in Office Administration and Secretarial Practice
She did her degree in Physics, a subject she hated. She did so as her father wanted her to. But she didn't do well and had no chances of getting a job. She was desperate as she wanted to get a job. She joined APACC for a One Year Diploma Course in Office Administration. She proved extremely good at 'Accountancy'. After completing the course she wanted to join the faculty to teach 'tally' computerized accounting. The college was reluctant since she didn't have a degree in 'commerce', but she was adamant and started helping the students who were doing 'Tally'. Soon it was found that students preferred her to teachers with a P. G. in Commerce. She was appointed as a tutor. Today she works on a salary of Rs. 4000/-
Ciji Antony
Office Assistant
APACC, Changanasserry
Course studied: Diploma in Office Administration and Secretarial Practice
She was doing her BCA at Assumption College but didn't complete the course. She joined Diploma in Office Administration. She did her O.J. T. at Muthoot Scan Centre and got appointed there on a salary of Rs 4500. Today she works in APACC as Office Assistant.
Soumya Madhusoodan
Asst. Producer
Kairali T. V.
Trivandrum
Course studied: P. G. Diploma in Journalism
After the completion of her degree course, she wanted to do journalism and joined APACC since it provides low and affordable fee structure. Today she works as an Asst. Producer in Kairali T.V. and draws a little above Rs 5000/ a month
Annamma Pothen
Assistant PRO
Pushpagigi Medical College
Thiruvalla
Course studied: Diploma in Office Administration and Secretarial Practice
After her graduation Annamma could not get as she was not qualified for any particular job. She joined APACC foe a diploma in Office Administration. She says she has benefited from the classes in Life Skills and Communication Skills. She did her OJT at Pushpagiry Medical College office. She got appointment as Assistant PRO in the college on a salary of Rs 3500
Emilia Maria Joseph
Assistant Accountant
Karmah Trading & Services
Doha-Qatar
Course studied: Diploma in Office Administration and Secretarial Practice
Emilia did her degree course in Computer Application; but could not get a job. Her father is an accountant and she too wanted to work as an accountant. She did a diploma course in Office Administration at APACC and benefited from the classes in Accountancy and Tally. Today she is employed as Assistant Accountant in Karmah Trading & Services in Doha-Qatar.
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