Mumbai: Pearl Academy, India’s leading institute of design, fashion and business courses, hosted Creative Career Conclave (CCC) at Pearl Academy, Mumbai. The interactive session witnessed a creatively charged audience of more than 200 students and parents,who were enthralled by the abundance of information and knowledge that the esteemed panelists sharedwith them on multiple new age and creative careers.
The conclave consisted of an admired panel of ingenious minds from the world of fashion, art and design, Mr. Rahul Bose– Indian film actor, director, screenwriter, social activist, and rugby player, Prof. VikasSatwelkar-an erstwhile faculty and executive director at National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, and Prof. TapanChakravarty– Head of Department, Interior Architecture &Design at Pearl Academyand Ann Priest – Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs and Head of College for Art, Design and Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University.
Rahul Bose, renowned film actor and director, and an esteemed member of the panel said, “Every person in this world has a skill which he or she is born with but not many are lucky enough to find it. I am one of those lucky people who did. The secret of life is to do only what you love. Ask yourselves which is that part of your job which you feel you love the most and make that your next job. That is the best way to go for those who are confused about their career. Take this pressure off yourselves boys and girls and start anywhere you like and sooner or later one day you will get to the bulls eye.”
Speaking about the workshop, Mr. Sharad Mehra, CEO, Pearl Academy, said, “Pearl Academy has been helping inshaping the business and creative landscape of creative industries over the past 20 years.These industries are in a dearth of appropriate and talented taskforce. With a platform like Creative Career Conclave, we are trying to bridge this gap of demand and supply by making the right audiences aware at the right point of time i.e. when the students decide to opt for a suitable career for themselves basis their interest and intelligences. Creative courses are the new age courses that provide abundant promising career opportunities globally.”
“We are glad that we have the support of such eminent panelists in our multiple initiatives such as this conclave that aim at enlightening the audiences on creative businesses. Interestingly, the conclave has been welcomed by and found extremely helpful to both parents and students. This is extremely encouraging and inspiring for us to continue this and conceive more such events.” Mr. Mehra further added.
The session with the industry experts was in line with Pearl Academy’s aim to guide and empower students with knowledge and perspective enabling them to assess their future in the professional studies and giving the required momentum to the budding creative professionals of tomorrow. Each of the esteemed personalities addressed the students, giving insights into prolific ways to use their innovative bent of mind.
The interactions at conclave were an amalgamation of visions, insights, curiosity, guidance, aspirations, et al which made them more interesting and worth taking back home for the students as well as their guardians. Pearl Academy shall continue to conceive and execute similar initiatives in its endeavour to guide the fertile and innovative young minds of India.
About Pearl Academy
Founded in 1993, Pearl Academy is India’s largest institution in fashion, design and related businesses, which has helped shape the business and creative landscape of these industries over the past 20 years.
Driven by a commitment to create adaptable and highly sought-after graduates, Pearl Academy ensures student-outcomes are the center of every initiative. A high-caliber and experienced faculty, each equipped with Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) in Pedagogy from NTU, UK, helps deliver on this promise.
Backed by the resources and expertise of a global network of renowned institutions such as London College of Fashion, Nottingham Trent University (NTU), Domus Academy (Italy), and NABA (Milan) among many, Pearl Academy is able to ensure that in today’s accelerated world, Pearl students are able to achieve their personal goals by becoming game-changers and achievers.
Pearl Academy delivers over 30 uniquely designed undergraduate, graduate and professional programs through its 4 campuses in Delhi, NOIDA, and Jaipur and now in Mumbai, and has close to a 100% placement record. Pearl Academy is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified.
Pearl Academy is a member of the Laureate International Universities network, which has a presence in 29 countries, serving more than 800,000 students.
