DIMAPUR — The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), in collaboration with Brainwave Education and Training Pvt. Ltd., organised a programme focusing on job opportunities in social work abroad.
An update from NEISSR stated that the programme was aimed at familiarising participants with social work practices in the UK and other countries, explore further study and job prospects abroad, understand the professional registration process and highlight the advantages of study visa routes.
The principal of NEISSR, Dr. Fr. CP Anto, gave a brief introduction about Brainwave Education and Training Pvt. Ltd, which was registered as a private limited company in India and the sole agency in the country supporting social work England registration.
He stated that the organisation boasts of collaborations and partnerships with over 600 universities across 25 countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and various European nations.
He stated that the main objective of the programme was to recruit social work students from Nagaland, train them and facilitate their employment in the United Kingdom (UK).
He informed that NEISSR would function as a central hub for recruiting, training, and sending youth from Nagaland to work in social work settings abroad.
Tomy Sebastian, managing director of Brainwave Education and Training and resource person of the event, informed that social work originated from the UK and is fundamentally a practice-based profession that promotes the rights, strengths, and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Sebastian noted the significant opportunities for people from Northeast India due to their proficiency in English.
He urged faculty members to align theoretical knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for international opportunities. He further stressed on the importance of transferable skills and knowledge, effective communication, knowledge of social work theory and practice models and understanding relevant legislation etc.