Inaugural Ceremony The inaugural ceremony started with an address by Dr. Sunil Kumar Pandey, Director, I.T.S UG Campus. He emphasized the importance of PREP, 2024 to strengthen students’ skills before the recruiting season begins. He highlighted that our future success reflects the effort and commitment we invest in today. Prof. Nancy Sharma, Vice Principal, I.T.S UG Campus addressed the gathering where she emphasized the planning and preparations made for the students’ development and their employability. She motivated students to embrace this module with dedication and enthusiasm and make the most of the resources and guidance provided. Dr. Vidushi Singh, Chairperson-BCA Program, outlined the program's objectives and detailed the PREP Module covering technical, HR, soft skills, communication and aptitude etc. She had given her best wishes to the students to be successful professionals in the IT industry. Pre-Assessment Test After the inaugural ceremony, A pre-assessment test was administered to evaluate the students' existing knowledge and skills across multiple domains. The test was conducted to test students’ technical competencies, communication & soft skills, aptitude, and managerial competencies. This assessment helped to identify areas where students needed improvement. Session on Career Prospects in IT Dr. Rajesh Mohan Rai, HR strategist, Business Coach, and Former Regional Director, at Microsoft, delivered a session on Career Prospects in IT. Drawing on his extensive experience and deep understanding of the IT landscape, Dr. Rai gave students invaluable insights into shaping their careers in this dynamic field. He emphasized the importance of both technical and non-technical skills, highlighting problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and continuous learning. Additionally, he focused on the significance of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and leadership for career growth and success in the IT industry. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A round, where Dr, Rai cleared all doubts of the participants. This interactive session allowed students to gain clarity on their career aspirations and the steps needed to achieve their goals. Quantitative Aptitude Session Post Lunch session started with the session on Quantitative Aptitude. The session was designed to strengthen the students' mathematical foundation, which is crucial for aptitude tests in placement exams. Prof. Geeta Chauhan, Assistant Professor, I.T.S UG Campus conducted a session on quantitative aptitude, focusing on the basics of the number system and divisibility rules. She covered topics like fundamental concepts of numbers and key divisibility rules. Session on Soft Skills The session on ‘Soft Skills’ was organised for BCA students (Batch 2022-25). The session aimed to develop strong soft skills. The resource person, Prof. Munna Mishra Professor, I.T.S UG Campus led a session on the importance of soft skills in one's career. He highlighted how soft skills are critical in the workplace and various techniques to improve communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Day 1 of the Placement Readiness Enhancement Program (PREP- 2024) was ended with a sense of pursuit delight. The programme helped participants feel happy and revitalised on a mental and emotional level.