The program aims to generate high-quality, industry-relevant skills by training and equipping 1,100 undergraduate engineering students across Karnataka.
Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) inaugurated the 'Samsung Innovation Campus' at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) on February 20, 2024.
The program aims to generate high-quality, industry-relevant skills by training and equipping 1,100 undergraduate engineering students across Karnataka.
The program seeks to raise youth skills in future technology fields such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things and make them work-ready, by integrating technology, basic software skills and technical knowledge, and enabling participants to grow into well-experienced professionals.
This initiative reinforces Samsung's commitment to the government's Skill India initiative as part of the company's vision of #PoweringDigitalIndia.
The program, delivered by experts with access to Samsung Innovation Campus content in the fields of AI and IoT, will focus on instructor-led training for undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's and bachelor's degrees in technology.
In addition to developing technical proficiency, students will be guided through the entire ideation process, problem-solving methodologies, and will be mentored by experts to solve specific problem statements while participating in statewide hackathons.
Balaji Surairajan, Executive Vice President and Corporate Director, SSIR He said: “Our partnership with VTU is a stepping stone towards creating an innovation center that highlights the potential of young people.
“This collaboration will not only enhance the technical capabilities of young students but also make them industry ready.
“We are optimistic that through the programme, SSIR will foster innovation and inculcate an entrepreneurial mindset among aspiring engineers.”
doctor. S Vidyashankar, Vice Chancellor, VTU “VTU is a leading technical education university in Karnataka dedicated to preparing students for the rapidly evolving technology landscape,” he added.
“With its industry-relevant curriculum, VTU stands strong in offering students a comprehensive blend of technical expertise and essential professional skills to achieve success in their career journey.
“We are happy to collaborate with Samsung Semiconductor India Research as this will help our students learn industry-relevant concepts as well as get hands-on training which will make them job-ready in the future.”
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