Data Mastery Workshop at St. Mary’s College Thrissur Empowers Students with MS Office Skills

St. Mary’s College (Autonomous), Thrissur hosted a two-day workshop titled “Data Mastery & Document Design: The MS Office Statistical Toolkit” on November 25 and 27, 2025. The event aimed to improve digital skills among students in Kerala and support future-ready learning.

Event Overview

The Department of Biotechnology organized the workshop in collaboration with the Placement Cell. The sessions were led by Jiya Joju, Assistant Professor, Department of Software Development. She guided students through essential MS Office tools that support academic and professional growth.

Event Highlights

The workshop covered several practical skill areas that students use daily. It also helped them understand how digital competency improves employability.

Key Learning Areas

• MS Word processing for clear and structured documents
• Excel data management for organized records
• Data visualization techniques for better insights
• Basic statistical tools for simple research tasks

These sessions encouraged students to explore hands-on learning, which many described as “valare upakarapradam” (very useful).

Focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals

The program highlighted the relevance of important UN SDGs, including:

• Quality Education (SDG 4)
• Decent Work & Economic Growth (SDG 8)
• Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)

These goals underline the commitment of St. Mary’s College to promote skill development that supports Kerala’s growing academic community.

Why This Matters for Kerala’s Students

Workshops like this build confidence and improve readiness for modern workplaces. They also strengthen Kerala’s reputation for excellence in higher education. Students gain essential skills that help them compete in local and global opportunities.

Conclusion

This training created a strong learning environment and offered practical experience. It also encouraged students to work towards a brighter future with better digital skills.

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