Chennai: Aurinko Academy has partnered with educationist Dr Manish Kothari, founder, ISBR Group of Institutions, and Dr Shivananda R Koteshwar, founder, Belakoo Trust, to launch the nation’s first Integrated Career Focussed Junior College.
Aurinko Academy said its college offers a structured program to children in ten career streams including Pure Sciences, Design, Architecture, Fine Arts, Law, Hospitality, Mass Communication, Psychology, Education, Engineering and Medicine.
According to Manish Kothari, ‘We always wished to start programs that are meant for the real world and with real learning. The new junior college program is a game-changer in the education space. Junior colleges just focus as a stop-gap to prepare for entrance coaching to get placed in select institutes, the Aurinko program provides an integrated and immersive experience for children to learn the tools of the trade, get skilled for the world of work while preparing for entrance exams and completing their Grade 12’.