The British College’s TBC Career Fest 2024 took place last week.
Organized in collaboration with Growth Sellers Pvt. Ltd., the two-day event brought together over 75 leading national and multinational companies and thousands of job seekers for recruitment, networking, and professional development, according to a statement from the college.
“The fest achieved remarkable success, facilitating 1,700 interviews, attracting 1,140 new student applications, and engaging participants from 74 colleges,” the statement reads. “It continues to set a benchmark as Nepal’s premier platform for career development and talent retention.”
The event’s inaugural session featured a welcome address by Mahendra Raj Kandel, Managing Director of TBC, and a keynote speech by Dr. Patrick McCrudden, Deputy Principal of The British College. Dr. McCrudden emphasized the importance of retaining talent within Nepal and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the workforce.
The first day also included engaging industry sessions, with Shyam Krishnan R, Head of HR at Asian Paints Nepal, discussing the impact of technology on employment trends, and Nishan Dhakal, Director of IME Group, offering practical advice for career growth.
“Live recruitment activities were a key highlight, with numerous candidates participating in interviews and advancing to the next stages of hiring, setting the tone for a productive and impactful event,” the statement added.
The second day continued with impactful interactive sessions, such as “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Job Accessibility and Opportunities in Nepal,” presented by Prashamsa Subedee, HR Manager at Plan International Nepal. This was followed by a panel discussion titled “The Future of Work in Nepal: How AI is Reshaping Employment Trends,” moderated by Rachhika Karanjit, COO of Growth Sellers. The panel featured Suman Pokharel, DCEO of Global IME Bank; Prashant Pokharel, Country Manager of Cloud Factory; Ajit Shah, CEO of Lotus Holdings; and Dr. McCrudden.
Representatives from various organizations noted that the initiative has set a new standard for recruitment events in Nepal.
The college stated that the event represents a bold step in fostering local opportunities, addressing employment challenges, and empowering Nepal’s workforce for the future.
