PTU to hold job fest

Updated on: Thursday, March 10, 2011

PTU to hold job fest  The Punjab Technical University (PTU), in collaboration with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is holding a job fair from March 12-13. It is the first such event being held in the city. Thousands of students from nearly 300 colleges are expected to interact with companies.

According to university officials, over 25 companies have confirmed their participation. “It will provide a wide range of opportunities to the students of PTU affiliated colleges," said dean A P Singh.

"Companies like Aegon Religare, Gates India, India Mart, Lupin, Maruti Suzuki, Pfizer India and RedAlkemi have confirmed their participation. The idea is to bridge the gap between recruiters and students from technical courses. Similar fest will also be organised in othe cities in Punjab," he said.

Students pursuing courses in telecom, banking, insurance, hotel management, media, engineering and manufacturing can participate in the fest.

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