Students and officials pose for a group photo during the UNICEF YuWaah ‘Passport to Earning’ (P2E) digital skilling session organized by MGM College, Dimapur, in collaboration with YouthNet on September 29.
Dimapur, September 29 (MExN): MGM College, Dimapur organised a session on UNICEF YuWaah’s “Passport to Earning (P2E) – Digital Skilling Initiative” in collaboration with YouthNet and UNICEF YuWaah at the college auditorium on September 29. The session aimed to create awareness among students about digital learning, emerging technologies, employability skills and opportunities to transition from learning to earning.
Welcoming the participants, IQAC Coordinator Jemsungba Walling highlighted the importance of relevant digital competencies in the changing professional environment. He encouraged students to engage with digital learning platforms and continuously upgrade their skills.
Resource person Ranlubo Thiumai introduced the students to the P2E initiative and explained that it is designed to equip young people, particularly those in the 15-29 age group, with practical digital skills and connect digital learning with opportunities for employability and earning.
A major focus of the session was on digital productivity tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thiumai demonstrated how AI-powered applications can be used to automate routine tasks, improve productivity, save time and work more efficiently.
The participants were also introduced to learning opportunities and digital resources available through the P2E platform. A step-by-step demonstration of the registration process was provided, covering account creation, platform navigation, access to learning resources and pursuit of relevant digital credentials.
Students were encouraged to make use of the platform to develop skills that could strengthen their employability in an increasingly digital workplace. The interactive session provided students exposure to digital skilling, AI-enabled productivity, online learning, employability and emerging career opportunities.
