By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : September 07, 2021 9:59 am
This upskilling program will empower 15,000 students – half of whom are women – through the project cycle and provide job placements
Honeywell, has committed to invest Rs. 10 crore in the first year to create Centre of Excellence (CoE) for skill development in 50 colleges across the country.
The company has entered into a three-year partnership with ICT Academy to offer certifications in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Big Data Analytics, and Nanotechnology. This upskilling program will empower 15,000 students – half of whom are women – through the project cycle and provide job placements.
The program offers a globally recognized certificate that will benefit bright students from marginalized sections of society who are enrolled in engineering, arts, and science colleges in tier-1 and tier-2 cities across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
Honeywell Hometown Solutions India Foundation (HHSIF), the philanthropic arm of Honeywell is also establishing centers for women students, demonstrating Honeywell’s commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity in the country’s workforce.
Ashish Gaikwad, President, Honeywell India, and Director, HHSIF said, “As Industry 4.0 transforms the world of work to boost people productivity, asset effectiveness, and process efficiency, there is a growing need for a future-ready workforce that is equipped with the right skill sets. Digital fluency is necessary to gain employment in tech-related fields, and Honeywell is proud to partner with ICT Academy to contribute to this skilling initiative.”
The student learning pathway in the program includes 100 hours of classroom sessions, personal mentoring in select technologies, proficiency assessments, certification, and campus placements. Honeywell leaders will also volunteer personal time to evaluate content, deliver guest lectures, and mentor students.
Speaking about this partnership, Dr. Anbuthambi Bhojarajan, President, ICT Academy said, “Our partnership with Honeywell is a step forward to serve society and will enable needy students to get trained in technologies required in the fourth industrial revolution.”