Ahead of Times 2010 Selection Panel

The selection panel for finalizing the applications recieved for Ahead of Times 2010 has the following members on board:

1. Mr. Omkar Sapre - Sr. Correspondent, The Economic Times
2. Mr. Abhijit Atre - Sr. Finance Manager, Redknee Technologies & former President, SEAP
3. Mr. Sagar Laddha - Sr. Software Engineer, Persistent Systems Ltd.

Batch 1 Admissions

Following students have been selected as fellows in the 1st batch of Ahead of Times:

1. Priya Thakur - Smt. Maherbanu Junior College of Science, Akola
2. Vishakha Bhuibhar - Smt. Maherbanu Junior College of Science, Akola
3. Abhishek Telgu - Loyola Junior College, Pune
4. Pankaj Gaikwad - Jagruti Junior College of Science, Akola
5. Rahul Santani - RLT Science College, Akola
6. Ashutosh Ukey - Jyoti Janolkar Science College, Akola
7. Nishant Sharma - Smt. Maherbanu Junior College of Science, Akola
8. Sayyad Azharuddin - Shah Babu Junior College of Science, Latur
9. Vishakha Savale - Nahata College, Bhusawal
10. Harsha Chaudhary - K. Narkhede Vidyalaya, Bhusawal
11. Niharika Santani - RLT Science College, Akola
12. Pratik Bramhankar - KTHM College, Nasik
13. Saurabh Singhvi - Smt. Maherbanu Junior College of Science, Akola
14. Rohit Ratnaparkhi - Sudhakar Naik College, Akola
15. Ankit Agrawal - Jaagruti Vidyalay, Akola
16. Anish Kulkarni - Modern College, Pune
17. Harshita Suryawanshi - Jalgaon
18. Swapnil Shamatkar - Shri Shivaji Junior College, Akot
19. Dattatray Ghate - RLT College, Akola
20. Ankit Damodar - RLT College, Akola
21. Swapnil Ajmera - Akola Arts, Science & Commerce College, Akola
22. Neha Gujrathi - RYK Nasik
23. Rushikesh Joshi - RLT College, Akola
24. Sumit Diware - RLT College, Akola
25. Aditi Kankriya - Jalgaon
26. Pankaj Jeswani - Akot
27. Ajinkya Ugaonkar - Nasik
28. Tejas Rao - Pune

This is the first batch of selected 25 students. Other applications are under process. Final list of selected candidates will be released on 13th May 2010 by 5 p.m.

5 students have been sponsored by Mahaveer Classes, Jalgaon
3 students have been sponsored by Prof. Vivek Shastrakar, Akola
1 student has been sponsored by Prof. Deokar, Satara
(Names of all sponsored students will be announced later)

Ahead of Times Fellowship from FUEL

Why do rural students fall behind in careers?

Why do students with 90-95% marks also fail in jobs?

Why do 75% engineering students not get jobs? NASSCOM

Most students lack hands-on-training and even some basic skills, which is why even after securing 90-95% marks in graduation, many students fail to get a good job. There is a wide gap between the skills of rural and urban students, which is why many rural students are deprived of opportunities. FUEL NGO gives students an opportunity to learn some vital skills that will assist them in making a career in their respective fields. FUEL NGO will train a select group of students in vital skills to keep them ahead of others during placements. Attend FUEL NGO’s ‘Ahead of Times’ workshop in your vacations and become the ‘Leaders of 2020’. This program will bridge the gap between rural and urban students and bring rural students at par with urban students in terms of skills.

These are some of the skills FUEL will teach at the workshop.

Using Internet, Email, Typing, Table Manners, Resume Writing, Speaking in Public, Speaking in a Group, Communication Skills, Introduction of Engineering Branches, English Skills, Use of Software like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Introduction to Animation, Group Discussion and Personal Interview Skills, Teamwork Skills, Introduction to Computer Languages, Active Citizenship, Body Language… and much much more…

These skills are extremely important for a successful career in any field, but are not taught at colleges.

This workshop is only for Class 12 and undergraduate, serious about a career in any field. We will select only 100 students through applications. The 15-day workshop will be held in Pune during vacations in May. 20 students from economically backward class will be enrolled free. The workshop costs Rs 8000, including stay and food arrangements. For students in Pune and outstation students, who are willing to make their own arrangements for food and stay, the workshop will cost Rs 5000.

To enrol, download you application by clicking on this APPLICATION DOWNLOAD link, print it and send the completed application by post or courier to FUEL along with the course fees by Demand Draft. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions mentioned below.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. This program is meant for class 12 and undergraduate students who are serious about making a career in their respective fields. Through the Ahead of Times Fellowship program, FUEL would train students for vital skills that are needed for a successful career, but are not taught in the school or college curriculum.

2. The fee for the workshop is Rs 8000 for outstation students, including accommodation and food in Pune. FUEL will take care of the stay and food arrangements in Pune for such students. Students staying in Pune and outstation students who are willing to make their own stay and food arrangements in Pune can pay Rs 5000. Applicants have to send full fees by Demand Draft, drawn on ‘Students Fuel’ payable at Pune, with the application.

3. The seats are limited and applicants will be chosen based on the applications and telephonic interview with the applicants after receiving the completely filled applications. The interviews will be conducted by professionals and their decision will be considered final. We will make full efforts to accommodate as much applicants as possible.

4. Equal number of male and female applicants will be selected for the fellowship. Applications with incomplete information and those without application fees will be rejected. Students, who do not get selected for the fellowship, will have the option to get a FULL REFUND of the fees or reserve their seats for the next batch

5. FUEL reserves complete right over selection of applications and the content of the workshop.

6. For any queries prior to filling up the application, or for any other queries, please call 9423539555 or email info@studentsfuel.com.