Career Guidance and Entrepreneur Training

Guest Lecture by Lakshmi MG, CEO & Founder, Vaibhav Techno Consultancy & IT Solutions

Department: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Date: 16 September 2026
Time: 11:30 AM
Venue: Auditorium, A Block, JIT, Bengaluru
Mode: Offline – Guest Lecture

Empowering Students Through Career Guidance and Entrepreneurship

The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Jyothy Institute of Technology (JIT), Bengaluru, organized a guest lecture on “Career Guidance and Entrepreneur Training” on 16 September 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Auditorium, A Block.

The session was delivered by Lakshmi MG, CEO & Founder, Vaibhav Techno Consultancy & IT Solutions, who shared valuable insights into career planning, professional development, employability skills, entrepreneurship, and opportunities in the technology sector.

The programme aimed to help students understand career opportunities, develop professional skills, and explore entrepreneurship while encouraging an innovative and growth-oriented mindset.

Key Highlights

• Career Planning: Identifying interests, strengths, skills, and long-term career goals.
• Technical Skills: Strengthening domain knowledge and staying updated with emerging technologies.
• Soft Skills: Developing communication, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Practical Exposure: Gaining experience through projects, internships, workshops, certifications, and industry activities.
• Resume & Interview Preparation: Effectively presenting skills, projects, achievements, and qualifications.
• Professional Networking: Connecting with industry professionals and learning from their experiences.
• Continuous Learning: Regularly upgrading technical and professional skills to meet changing industry requirements.

Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation

A major focus of the session was entrepreneurship and innovation. Students were encouraged to identify real-world problems and explore how technology can be used to develop practical solutions, products, and services.

The session highlighted the importance of:

• Identifying real-world problems
• Generating innovative ideas
• Understanding customer needs
• Validating ideas before implementation
• Leveraging technology to develop solutions
• Developing basic business plans
• Building effective teams
• Leadership and decision-making
• Networking with industry professionals and mentors
• Learning from challenges and feedback

Students were encouraged to observe problems, think creatively, develop solutions, and transform promising ideas into practical opportunities.

Relevance to AI & ML Students

The programme was particularly relevant to students of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The rapidly evolving technology landscape requires students to combine strong technical knowledge with practical problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and innovation.

Students were encouraged to explore emerging technologies, undertake real-world projects, gain industry exposure, and continuously upgrade their skills. The session also highlighted the potential of AI and ML to create innovative solutions across diverse domains.

Key Takeaways

• Set clear and achievable career goals.
• Continuously develop technical and professional skills.
• Gain practical experience through projects and internships.
• Develop effective resume and interview skills.
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Identify real-world problems and explore technology-based solutions.
• Build professional networks and learn from industry experts.
• Remain adaptable and committed to continuous learning.

Student Interaction

The session provided students with an opportunity to interact with an experienced industry professional and gain practical perspectives on career development and entrepreneurship.

The interaction encouraged students to reflect on their career goals, identify areas for improvement, and understand the skills and experiences required to succeed in the technology sector.

Outcome of the Programme

The guest lecture created awareness among students about career planning, employability, professional development, entrepreneurship, innovation, and industry expectations.

Students gained a broader understanding of career pathways and were encouraged to prepare for their future through continuous learning, practical exposure, skill development, and professional networking.

Event Details

Glimpses of the Event

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and provided an engaging platform for interaction with the resource person. Photographs from the programme can be added below to showcase the resource person’s presentation, student participation, interaction, and key moments from the event.

Conclusion

The “Career Guidance and Entrepreneur Training” guest lecture was a valuable initiative by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to support students in their career and professional development.

The programme provided useful insights into career planning, technical and soft skills, practical exposure, innovation, entrepreneurship, networking, and continuous learning.

The session encouraged students to combine their technical knowledge with creativity, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving skills and to explore opportunities for professional and entrepreneurial growth in the evolving technology sector.