Chandigarh University (CU) Online has hosted the City Connect – Bengaluru Edition at Sarovar Portico, Koramangala. The event brought together students, alumni, and industry leaders to learn, network, and grow.
The event reflected Chandigarh University Online’s continued commitment to empowering learners to Move Up in an evolving skill-driven economy.
The event commenced with two significant launches that underscore Chandigarh University Online’s focus on future-ready education. The collaboration between Chandigarh University Online and Internshala was formally unveiled by Vice-Chancellor Raviraja N Seetharam and Rachita Chanana, Placement Lead at Internshala.
“The partnership aims to enhance career readiness by providing learners with access to industry-relevant opportunities and practical exposure,” CU Online said in a release.
Raviraja N Seetharam said that City Connect Bengaluru is a testament to how higher education must continuously evolve alongside industry.
"Today, learning goes beyond degrees; it is about enabling learners to stay relevant, adaptable, and future-ready. Through collaborations with organisations like Internshala and Microsoft, we are creating pathways that empower our students to truly move up in their careers,” he said.
Further strengthening its industry-aligned offerings, CU Online also launched its MCA program in collaboration with Microsoft.
Adding to the milestone moments, over 50+ CU Online learners were awarded the Harvard ManageMentor Certificate by industry leaders, recognizing their commitment to continuous upskilling and professional growth.
A high-powered roundtable discussion on “The Skill Economy: Redefining Higher Education in India” featured speakers including Rachita Chanana (Placement Lead, Internshala), Krishnan Ravindran (Director, PwC), Dileesh K V (Director – Business Excellence, KPMG), and Raviraja N Seetharam.
