Skill Stories of Tamil Nadu Episode 4 | Career Guidance & Skill Development | Sivamaaran Vijayakumar

Skill Stories of Tamil Nadu – Episode 4 focuses on the real challenges students face while transitioning from education to industry, and how the right skills, mindset, and preparation shape successful careers. In this episode, Mr. Vanchi Veeraperumal, Business Development Head – Auto OEM, TN AutoSkills, interacts with Mr. Sivamaaran Vijayakumar, Gold Medalist (District, State & Zonal levels) and Silver Medalist at IndiaSkills, who shares his inspiring skill journey from training to national-level competition. Through his real-life experiences, Sivamaaran explains how skill-based learning, discipline, and continuous practice helped him overcome challenges and reach competitive platforms like IndiaSkills, offering valuable guidance for today’s youth. Key Themes Discussed Journey from classroom learning to industry readiness Becoming a Gold Medalist at District, State & Zonal levels Experience and learnings as a Silver Medalist at IndiaSkills Overcoming academic pressure, arrears, and self-doubt Importance of hands-on skills over marks Industry expectations and employability mindset Continuous upskilling for long-term career growth Who Should Watch This Episode ITI, Polytechnic, Engineering and Arts & Science students Students aspiring to compete in IndiaSkills and skill competitions Youth facing career confusion or academic setbacks Trainers, educators, and skill development professionals Parents guiding their children’s career decisions Anyone aiming to build a skill-based, industry-ready career See WorldSkills in Action (Kazan 2019) Watch how the global skill competition happens:    • India's grand victory at WorldSkills Kazan...   What’s Coming Next Follow TN AutoSkills for more inspiring conversations that bridge skills, industry, and real success stories across Tamil Nadu. For collaborations and partnerships: [email protected] #SkillStoriesOfTamilNadu #TNAutoSkills #IndiaSkills #WorldSkills #SkillCompetitions #GoldMedalist #SilverMedalist #SkillExcellence #CareerGuidanceTamil #SkillDevelopmentTamilNadu #IndustryReadySkills #SkillBasedCareers #YouthSkillDevelopment #EducationToEmployment #ITIStudents #PolytechnicStudents #DiplomaStudents #EngineeringStudents #CareerAfterCollege #TamilNaduSkills #EmployabilitySkills #SkillIndiaMission