Upskilling essential for career prospects, says VIT Vice-Chancellor

M. Ravi, former DGP Tamil Nadu and GV Selvam, Vice President, VIT at the mega job fair in Vellore. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

The mega job fair was jointly organized by Thalaimurai Peravai, a local non-profit organization, and Equitas in Vellore city.

The job fair attracted more than 2,000 participants and more than 100 companies from various fields, according to a press release. The fair was inaugurated by M. Ravi, former Director General of Police Tamil Nadu’Ups in the presence of GV Selvam, Vice President, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT).

Organized on the occasion of GV Selvam’s birthday, the job fair gave candidates an opportunity to explore career prospects, interact with recruiters and connect with potential employers across industries.

In his presidential address, Mr. Selvam highlighted the mismatch between the demand for skilled labor and the availability of suitable job opportunities in certain industries. He emphasized that young people must constantly improve their skills to improve their career prospects and prepare for the challenges of everyday life, the report said.

Published – 11 Oct 2026 23:03 IST