The Postgraduate Department of Commerce, Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Goa, organised “Youngpreneur 2.0: AI Skills for Business and Entrepreneurship,” a 30-hour, two-credit online certificate course from 31st August to 11th September 2026, from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
The course was coordinated by Ms. Mrinali Fernandes and Co-cordinator Ms. Kezia M. Da Costa, Assistant Professors. Thirteen external resource persons covered entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, finance, marketing, taxation, startup funding, AI tools, app development and business innovation. They included Mr. Blaise Costabir, Mr. Vincent Toscano, Mr. Ryan Vaz, Mr. Akash Kumar P., Mr. Karan Kumavat, Mr. Kedar Borker, Prof. Joseph M. Fernandes, Prof. Soudamini Suryavanshi, Mr. Dexter Dias, Ms. Gina U. Almeida, Ms. Sneha Kumbhar, Mr. Anand Gadgil and Mr. Aman Ranchan.
The Valedictory Programme was held on 11th September 2026 at the PG Block. Mr. Heramb Kanerkar, Senior Associate, Startup and IT Promotion Cell, Government of Goa; Manager Sister Isha Priya; and PG Coordinator Dr. Sr. Aradhana A.C. graced the occasion. Business pitches were presented, certificates distributed, and Ms. Parineeta Purohit received the Best Pitch Award.
A total of 59 students enrolled from Carmel College, GVM’s GGPR College, Carmel Higher Secondary School, St. Xavier’s College/HSS, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, St. Alex HSS, Don Bosco, Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College, Vidhya Prabodhini College and other institutions across Goa.