Loyola launches externship programme

Thiruvananthapuram: In a novel initiative, Loyola School Trivandrum has launched an externship programme with the support of its alumni association. The programme is designed to provide students in Classes X-XI exposure to ‘real-world’ work environments by ‘shadowing’ professionals while they are performing their job.
The externship provides an opportunity to explore different career streams and experience a typical week on their dream job. It will also provide them with opportunities to make career connections and network. The experience gained will help the students to choose their future careers.
Starting from Monday, based on the preference of each student, Loyola students will participate in an externship programme hosted by institutions from various career streams such as medicine, engineering, IT, artificial intelligence, communication/media, manufacturing, exports, agriculture, law and start-up ventures, etc.
The programme was designed and developed by the Loyola Old Boys Association (Loba). “This would help the students to get a fair idea of various professions and help them choose their own careers. Moreover, the professionals in the participating organizations can become mentors for these students,” said Renjith Raveendran, president, Loba. “The alumni association is excited to support the programme as, for each one of us, it is like giving back a little of what we have received from our alma mater,” he added.