Intel® Teach Program in collaboration with Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), Andhra University conducted Job Fair for teacher trainees for the fourth consecutive year on 15th May 2011 at Platinum Jubilee Hall, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Smt. Dr. D Purandeswari, Minister of State for Human Resource Development (Higher Education) Govt. of India inaugurated the Job fair and appreciated the efforts of IASE, Andhra University and Intel for providing a platform for schools and teacher trainees for recruitment.

In picture (from L to R) – Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head S&W,
Corporate Affairs,Intel, Smt.Dr. D Purandeswari,
Minister of State for Human Resource Development
(Higher Education) Govt. of India, Prof. Beela
Satyanarayana, Vice Chancellor, Andhra University,
Mr. Dronamraju Srinivas, MLA, Visakhapatnam.

Around 300 school managements, principals, correspondents, selection committees and teacher trainees attended the inaugural session. Prof. Beela Satyanarayana, Vice Chancellor, Andhra University presided over the event. Smt. Dr. D Purandeswari, Minister of State for Human Resource Development (Higher Education) Govt. of India was the chief guest and the Guest of Honour was Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel. Other dignitaries Prof. Prasad Reddy P V G D, Registrar Andhra University, Mr. Dronamraju Srinivas, MLA, Visakhapatnam, and Mr. Prasanta Kumar Panda, Secretary, MT Club Visakhapatnam also attended the program.

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“It is a great opportunity for the graduating teachers and schools as both are the real beneficiaries of this job fair. It is a good platform for schools as well as graduating teacher trainees. The association of Institute of Advanced Studies in Education (IASE), Andhra University and the Intel® Education initiative has played pivotal role in providing job opportunities for teacher trainees which is one of its kind in teacher education. I appreciate efforts of Intel in public private partnership model to bring about access, equity and quality in education.” -Smt. Dr. D Purandeswari, Minister of State for Human Resource Development (Higher Education) Govt. of India

120 schools from across the state participated. 1100 teacher trainees registered. Around 600 teacher trainees have been short listed for the next round as well as recruitment.

Quotes from the event

"Technology is the need of the hour. Schooling is the foundation for the development of the child and the society. Schools should focus on 21st century skills like problem solving, communication skills, team work etc. I thank Intel for their efforts in organizing the mega job fair for teacher trainees and conducting professional development programs for teacher educators of colleges of education affiliated to Andhra University."

- Prof. Beela Satyanarayana, Vice Chancellor, Andhra University

"We are proud to be associated with the Andhra University in supporting them in the development of a curriculum for pre-service teachers that will enable teacher trainees to effectively integrate technology in teaching and learning processes. Empowering professional teachers to innovate using technology allows them to find new ways to improve learning and build 21st Century skills in students. This is a critical factor for achieving education transformation to support the economic growth of India."

– Mr. Kishore Balaji, Head, South West India, Corporate Affairs, Intel