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GEET Program Boosts Career Readiness for Final-Year Students

Published on: February 13, 2025

The Graduate Employability Enhancement Training (GEET) program was successfully held on 13th February 2025 at the Himalayan School of Science and Technology (HSST), Swami Rama Himalayan University. Organized in collaboration with the placement department and LearnIt, under a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the event marked a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the employability of final-year students from B.Sc. (Hons.) Data Science and BCA programs.

Conducted across multiple venues including the Auditorium, Lab-6, and LT-8, the training focused on preparing students for the demands of the modern job market. A total of 35 students participated in the assessment session that determined eligibility for the full GEET training program. The sessions were designed to develop essential soft skills, including communication, teamwork, and leadership, which are key to succeeding in professional environments.

Alongside soft skills, the GEET curriculum included comprehensive modules on digital fluency, logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and data interpretation. These components aimed to sharpen students’ analytical thinking and equip them with the digital competencies necessary to thrive in technology-driven workplaces. The training was delivered through instructor-led sessions, hands-on assignments, and structured learning resources that supported both theoretical understanding and practical application.

The interactive nature of the sessions, including group discussions and real-time assessments, enabled students to gain confidence and improve their readiness for future employment opportunities. Feedback from participants and facilitators reflected the program’s success in addressing the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations.

The GEET program proved to be a valuable initiative in strengthening the career readiness of HSST’s graduating students. Through its partnership with LearnIt, the university reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing professionally competent and industry-ready graduates.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.