Your 4-Year Plan: What to Do Each Year to Graduate Job-Ready

A year-by-year plan for graduating job-ready

About the talk

A year-by-year roadmap for making the most of college: what to focus on in each of the four years so you graduate ready for the job you want.

At a glance

• When: Saturday, 26 September 2026
• Where: Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune
• Format: In-person guest talk with Q&A
• Speaker: Manu Agarwal

About ALTA Guest Talks

Every semester, each ALTA campus hosts an industry mentor for an in-person guest talk: a chance for students to hear how things really work outside the classroom and ask their own questions.

Four years go faster than anyone expects. Students who know what each year is for can build skills in the right order, avoid a last-minute rush before placements, and graduate with proof of what they can do, not just a degree.

• Year 1: Foundations. Learn to program properly, build good study habits and get comfortable with problem solving.
• Year 2: Depth. Data structures and algorithms, first real projects, and joining the communities where builders hang out.
• Year 3: Direction. Pick an area to go deep in, aim for internships, and contribute to bigger projects.
• Year 4: Launch. Placement preparation, a strong final project and a portfolio that shows your work.

Students at the start of their degree who want a clear plan for using college time well, and anyone who wants to check they are on track.