Alumni Interaction 2026: Inspiring Career Insights for 62 Commerce Students
Alumni Interaction at Kamaraj College
The Department of Commerce (SF) at Kamaraj College (Autonomous), Thoothukudi, organized an Alumni Interaction programme on 25 September 2026. It began at 11:00 a.m. in the GJ Block.
The programme brought a former student and current students together to discuss work and career planning. It aimed to help students understand professional opportunities, develop confidence, and think about their future goals.
Mr. A. Arun Kumar, M.Com., was the invited alumnus. He belonged to the 2019 to 2024 batch and now works as a Supervisor at Ourland Engineering Contract Private Limited Company, SIPCOT, Thoothukudi.
A total of 62 final-year students took part in the programme. Dr. N. Paulraj, Assistant Professor of Commerce, guided and coordinated the event.
Welcome address opens the programme
The Alumni Interaction began with a welcome address by Dr. N. Paulraj. He welcomed the alumnus, faculty members, and students to the gathering.
In his address, Dr. Paulraj spoke about the importance of keeping in touch with former students. Alumni can share experiences that help current students think beyond their lessons and examinations.
He also highlighted how such meetings support students in their academic and professional development. A former student’s experience can give them a clearer view of the decisions they may face after graduation.
The programme provided a setting for this exchange. Students could hear from someone who had studied at Kamaraj College and had since moved into a professional role in Thoothukudi.
Presidential address on career preparation
Dr. V. Gopalakrishnan, Convener and Head of the Department of Commerce, delivered the presidential address. He spoke about the role of Alumni Interaction programmes in connecting academic learning with industry expectations.
Students learn important ideas and methods in college. They also need to understand how workplaces use skills, assign responsibilities, and expect people to work with others.
Dr. Gopalakrishnan encouraged the students to use opportunities like this to gain knowledge and develop confidence. He urged them to prepare for the challenges they may meet in their future careers.
His address set the context for the discussion that followed. It reminded students that career preparation can begin while they are still in college.
Alumnus shares professional experience
During the Alumni Interaction, Mr. Arun Kumar spoke with the final-year students about his professional experience. As a Supervisor, he could share a perspective shaped by his move from college to the workplace.
The session helped students think about workplace responsibilities and career development. It also drew their attention to the professional skills needed alongside academic knowledge.
For final-year students, these subjects have immediate value. They are nearing the end of their degree and may soon make decisions about employment, further study, or other career plans.
Mr. Arun Kumar’s visit gave them an opportunity to learn from an alumnus who had already taken that step. His experience offered a practical point of reference for their questions about life after college.
The Alumni Interaction did not ask every student to follow the same career path. Instead, it encouraged them to consider their interests, abilities, and goals as they plan their next steps.
Students take part in the discussion
The 62 final-year students actively participated in the programme. Their involvement made the Alumni Interaction a direct exchange between the alumnus and the students.
Such conversations give students room to consider what they expect from a career. They can also reflect on the skills they have developed and the areas where they need more practice.
The session helped them understand that professional development continues after graduation. Learning to handle responsibilities, work with others, and adapt to new situations forms part of that journey.
Hearing from a former Commerce student made these ideas more relevant to the participants. Mr. Arun Kumar had once studied at the same institution and could speak from his own experience of entering the workplace.
The Alumni Interaction also showed students the value of maintaining a connection with their college. Former students can return to share what they have learned and help the next group prepare for its future.
Linking college learning with future goals
The Department of Commerce (SF) organized the programme to help students look ahead with greater awareness. Academic study gives them a foundation, while conversations with alumni add a view of professional life.
The Alumni Interaction encouraged students to think about career opportunities and the preparation they can begin now. It gave them a chance to connect their current studies with their future aspirations.
Students can continue that preparation by learning about different career paths and identifying the skills they want to strengthen. Those exploring opportunities can also use the National Career Service portal for career and employment information.
More information about the courses offered by the department is available on the Kamaraj College Commerce page.
Vote of thanks
Mr. P. Allen Christ, I M.Com. student and Student Coordinator, proposed the vote of thanks. He thanked the management, Principal, Vice Principal, Head of the Department, and organizing secretary.
He also expressed gratitude to Mr. Arun Kumar, the faculty members, and the students for their support and participation.
The Alumni Interaction gave final-year Commerce students an opportunity to hear about work from one of their own alumni. It closed with a reminder that preparing for a career involves both academic learning and attention to the responsibilities ahead.
The college and career links above lead to the department’s page and the official National Career Service portal. Kamaraj College