Sachin Sidhra

About Sachin Sidhra

Career Services | Employability | Higher Education | NLP PractitionerDr. Sachin Sidhra is a seasoned education professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, student development, and corporate training. He currently serves as the Dean- Training and Placements at Shivalik College, Dehradun, where he plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.Known for his student-centric approach, Dr. Sidhra is deeply committed to empowering learners with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive in today’s competitive world. He has successfully led initiatives that have generated career options for over 300 students in just three months, conducted more than 400 workshops, and supported the career development of students in various programs via training and placement assistance.Key highlights of his work include: Designing and implementing targeted employability frameworks Leading 25+ placement drives per quarter with tangible success Mentoring students and faculty in leadership, communication, and soft skills Strengthening academia-industry partnerships through active regional outreachAs a Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Soft Skills Trainer, Dr. Sidhra brings a unique blend of psychological insight and practical training design to every session he conducts. He firmly believes that employability is more than job placement—it’s about nurturing clarity, confidence, and adaptability.Dr. Sidhra continues to collaborate with institutions, educators, and industry leaders to drive meaningful change in the education and career readiness space.

Experience

1. Head- Career Prep

   upGrad

   Mar 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Creating work ready candidates for our employers to create success stories for upGrad learners PAN India.

Education

• Wigan & Leigh College India

  PGDBE, Human Resource Management

  2008 — 2010

• Nagpur University

  Bachelors of Commerce

  2004 — 2008

• Bhavans B. P. Vidya Mandir

  SSC

  1989 — 2002

• Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University, Kanpur

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Management

• Hislop College

  HSSC, Commerce

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Human Resources
• Voice and Accent Training
• Recruitments
• HR Consulting
• System Administration
• Talent Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Personality Development
• Screening
• Sourcing
• Talent Acquisition
• Interviews
• Soft Skills Trainer
• Business Development
• Employee Relations
• Executive Search
• Team Management
• Training
• Personnel Management
• Soft Skills
• Employee Engagement
• HR Policies
• Recruiting