The Khwopa College of Engineering hosted its inaugural Student Career Counseling Program - Newbie (SCCP-Newbie) from 24^th November to 15^th December 2024, a two-week initiative aimed at equipping students with essential career skills, technical expertise, and personal development strategies. Held at Seminar Hall-4, the program featured daily 1.5-hour interactive sessions led by expert resource persons, offering students a dynamic learning experience to prepare for academic and professional challenges.

The program began with Dr. Shankar Prasad Rajbhandari’s session on personality intelligence, introducing the WINGS framework to enhance emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Subsequent sessions included Ashik Rajbhandari’s workshop on professional writing, emphasizing clarity and purpose, and Rajish Shrestha’s hands-on training in graphic design using Canva. Dr. Ramesh Marikhu guided participants through the DIKW framework for creating insightful infographics, while Aziz Shrestha’s engaging workshops on presentation skills and personal branding taught students to present themselves effectively in professional contexts. Prina Bajracharya introduced students to user-centered product design using Figma, fostering creativity and technical expertise. Ankit Dangol’s session on web development provided a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, enabling students to create their first “Hello World” webpage.

The program concluded with a field visit across various departments of the college, offering real-world insights into the application of software technologies in sectors like health, education, ICT, and governance. Students gained valuable exposure to problem-solving and innovation in practice.

The SCCP-Newbie program achieved significant outcomes, including improved soft and hard skills, confidence in professional interactions, and hands-on experience with design and development tools. It also fostered collaboration among students from different academic years and strengthened their understanding of technology’s role in addressing real-world challenges.

Building on this success, Khwopa College of Engineering plans to introduce advanced modules under the Student Career Counseling Program, such as Rookie and Prokie stages, to further enhance students’ professional development. The college remains committed to fostering innovation and preparing students for success in an ever-evolving professional landscape.