Rourkela: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela organised a career seminar featuring senior representatives from leading Japanese technology companies and organisations, offering students insights into international career opportunities, internships and industry exposure.
Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship 2026
The “Career Seminar Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship 2026” was organised by NIT Rourkela’s Career Development Centre (CDC) in association with the Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship (GS-JTI), Deloitte Tohmatsu and Tech Japan.
The programme brought together representatives from several Japanese technology and business organisations, including Deloitte Tohmatsu, Tech Japan, NanoFrontier, Ridgeworks, GustoDevelopment, Nichi-In Software Solutions, MiDriq NbS, KH Industry and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
Focus on Industry-Ready Skills
The inaugural session was attended by NIT Rourkela Director Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Registrar Prof. Rohan Dhiman, along with deans, heads of departments and faculty members.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Rao highlighted NIT Rourkela’s multidisciplinary academic environment and emphasised the importance of developing industry-relevant skills alongside strong academic qualifications. He encouraged students to explore international opportunities and understand the expectations of global employers.
Japanese Delegation Visits NIT Rourkela Laboratories
As part of the programme, the visiting delegation toured several academic departments and laboratories at the institute. The departments visited included Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry.
The visits provided the delegates with an opportunity to gain an insight into the institute’s academic infrastructure, research activities and technical capabilities.
Students Explore Global Career Opportunities
The afternoon session featured presentations on the GS-JTI programme, career opportunities with Japanese companies and the Talendy platform. Students also participated in interactive discussions and a round-table session with representatives of the participating organisations.
The seminar was aimed at strengthening India-Japan industry-academia collaboration while creating pathways for NIT Rourkela students to access international internships, employment opportunities and global career prospects.
The initiative is expected to provide students with greater exposure to Japanese industries and help them build the technical and professional skills required to pursue careers in the global technology sector.
