Updated on: Tuesday, August 03, 2010
In an effort to create a knowledge platform for school students and give them an opportunity to interact with their peers in similar institutions, Cognizant, a leading provider of IT consulting and BPO services, will organise an innovative High-Q initiative in the city on August 14.
High-Q is a knowledge initiative aimed specifically at students studying in classes X, XI and XII. It seeks to nurture knowledge and creativity among students, make them aware of multiple career options and help them become true all-rounders, a company release here said.
This initiative intends to expand their awareness of current affairs and business happenings, and expose them to new and emerging career options, helping them to make informed decisions about their future.
The highlights of the Chennai edition of High-Q will be an inter-school quiz competition anchored by popular quizmaster Giri ''Pick Brain'' Balasubramaniam and an interactive session on higher education opportunities to be conducted by noted education and career consultant Jayaprakash A Gandhi.
Well-known social media consultant and author Kiruba Shankar, will address the students on using social media to their advantage, it said.
Students from schools in and around Chennai can participate in High Q. With loads of prizes up for grabs, the event is expected to draw the best of talent.