In classrooms usually reserved for lectures and lesson plans, conversation this week shifted to confidence, communication and the quiet architecture of professional success.
A three-day soft-skills development workshop concluded Friday at Balurghat B.Ed. College, organized by IISD EDUCATION with support from Ujjiban Society. The program, which began on Feb. 11 and ended at 4 p.m. on Feb. 13, aimed to help students translate academic learning into real-world readiness.
Sessions focused on communication strategies, confidence building, leadership, time management and the expectations awaiting graduates as they enter a competitive job market. Organizers said the goal was to complement formal coursework with practical abilities often decisive in employment and career growth.
“IQ may open the door, but soft skills help you stay in the room,” said Prosenjit Modak, one of the lead resource persons, urging students to cultivate adaptability and clarity in expression.
Another speaker, Bishwadeep Saha, drew on workplace examples to illustrate how teamwork and professional etiquette shape long-term success. Olivia Sarkar joined key discussions, emphasizing self-belief and continuous learning.
Among those present were Suraj Das, the secretary of Ujjiban Society; Bobby Mohanta, the college principal; and guests including Haripada Saha and Ashis Das. Speakers repeatedly stressed that in an era of intense competition, textbook knowledge alone is rarely enough.
For many participants, the workshop offered a first structured look at how employers evaluate candidates beyond grades. Students described the program as timely and practical, adding that interactive exercises made abstract ideas immediately usable.
IISD Education, which regularly conducts academic courses, mock tests, doubt-clearing sessions, library access, e-learning support and career counseling, said it plans to continue similar initiatives to foster holistic student development.By the final session, applause lingered longer than usual — a small signal, organizers said, that the lessons might endure beyond the classroom.
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