GE Vernova has inaugurated its Wind Learning Center in Pune, India, which will act as the company’s central hub for wind technician training across the Asia-Pacific region. The facility, launched in September 2025, is intended to address the demand for skilled technicians in both Indian and regional wind energy markets. The centre will provide training […]
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Maritime University (IMU) to establish Centres of Excellence and workforce training initiatives for the maritime sector. The collaboration aims to combine industrial infrastructure with academic expertise to support training, research, and skill development in shipbuilding, naval architecture, and […]
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) during SemiconIndia 2025 in New Delhi. The agreement covers areas including semiconductor skills development, industry–academia collaboration, and capacity building in semiconductor technologies. According to NIELIT, the partnership combines Singapore’s expertise with its […]
The Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) has opened an extension centre at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) in Kolkata as part of GRSE’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. The facility, located at GRSE’s Technical Training Centre in Taratala, will conduct a specialised skill development programme aimed at training young professionals for […]
Rolls-Royce and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable internships and joint research in defence engineering. The agreement was signed by Prof. Sachin C. Patwardhan, Dean (R&D), IIT Bombay, and G. S. Selwyn, Executive Vice-President of Rolls-Royce India. Alex Zino, Director — Business Development and […]
Schaeffler India has announced the fourth edition of its Social Innovator Fellowship Program, which will provide financial and mentorship support to ten young innovators developing scalable solutions to environmental and social challenges. Each selected fellow will receive a grant of INR 175,000 and take part in a 24-week hybrid mentorship program delivered in collaboration with […]
Fronius India has inaugurated a new training facility, the Fronius & Academia Centre for Skill Training (FACT), at its headquarters in Pune. The centre offers sponsored training programmes in manual and robotic welding, IT literacy, and soft skills development, with an emphasis on hands-on experience and placement support. The facility was launched on 18 July […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has established a new Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) in Sonipat, Haryana, aimed at developing skilled talent for the automotive industry. The facility, located at the Master Atul Government Industrial Training Institute, is set to train over 100 students annually in four key trades—Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Machinist, Welder, and Fitter. The […]
Siemens Limited and Tata STRIVE have jointly implemented a Dual Vocational Education and Training (VET) program that has reached over 120,000 beneficiaries in 279 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) over the past eight years. The initiative, based on the German vocational training model, aims to better align ITI training with industry requirements. The program enhances […]
Symbiosis Skills & Professional University (SSPU), Pune, and Heinrich-Hertz-Schule Karlsruhe, a vocational school based in Germany, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on vocational and technical education. The agreement outlines collaborations in technical and vocational training, and empowering students and teachers through joint initiatives and cross-cultural learning experiences. The partnership was conceptualized […]