WLCI Chennai at Melbourne Cup Fashion Design Competition

The Australian Community and the Australian Consulate in Chennai have been hosting the Melbourne Cup Fashion Design Competition since 2011. This charity event acts as a fundraiser to offer financial support to various Medical and Educational Facilities. This year’s gala provided a platform for aspiring Fashion Designers to showcase their collection for a cause.

On 25^th of October, 2014 students from various colleges presented their creations in front of a panel of esteemed judges. The jury panel comprised of Vivek Karunakaran, Minnie Menon and Sidney Sladen. Participants included Fashion Design students from NIFT, Pearl and WLCI College, amongst many others leading Fashion & Apparel Design Institute of Chennai.

A unique blend of innovation and inspiration stunned the panel when WLCI Students presented their work.  With inspiration stemming from the stallion races of Melbourne, models were seen adorning traditional head gears and vibrant garments.

The winners of the competition are to be announced on November 04^th, 2014. Stage will be set at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chennai on the occasion of the Fundraiser Lunch. Along with a cash award, winners will get the opportunity to have their collection walk the ramp amidst the collections of renowned local and international designers.

WLCI College is proud to announce that of the many participants, 2 of WLCI Chennai students have been shortlisted for the honor. Ms Priyanga Jayaraman and Mr Backia Raj are the chosen budding designers for the accolade.

We wish them luck in this undertaking and are sure that they will rise to the occasion and stand out in style !

MBA from WLC College India - Review

The world today demands uniqueness. Same goes for the professional industry, if you are offering something different only then are you accepted. This was the thought behind establishing the management program at WLC College India. Being different sells and is most definitely in demand. Traditional B-Schools offer text book knowledge and some encourage the students to undergo training during the last semester.

But at WLCI we introduce the students to get placed as trainees from the initial months of the course. That is, after preparing you on grooming and etiquette basics and counseling your interview skills, you are given the chance to visit the industry for a job prospect. You would be exposed to the real world, after being trained and guided by WLCI Counselors. 

From the start of your course, the agenda of getting you ready for securing a job would be put in place. With continuous support from our employer’s council, this constitutes of the decision makers from top multi nationals; we are ahead of the rest and better than the best ! This is so because we know the demands of the industry right from their mouths, that is, the corporate dwellers keep us informed of the needs of the business enterprise.

Industry Review matters a lot to us, as it aids in keeping our curriculum and students in tune with the changing scenarios. Please visit our webpage dedicated for the same : http://www.wlcibusiness.in/wlci-industry-review.html