Honeywell Center of Excellence Inaugurated ICT Academy in Terna Engineering College in Navi Mumbai

Recognising India’s need for a future ready workforce, Honeywell Center
of Excellence for Youth Empowerment Inaugurated in TPCT’s Terna Engineering
College, Nerul by ICT Academy recently. The center aims to empower the students
of the institution with digital skills such as Cloud technology, Big Data
Analytics, AI, ML, RPA etc. The Center of Excellence will train 100 students on
advanced technologies, provide global certification from tech giants,
facilitating placements for certified students. As Industry 4.0 transforms the
world of work, new tech-tools are increasingly being adopted.
This globally
recognized certification program will benefit engineering, arts and science
colleges in tier 1 & 2 cities of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, and
budding bright students from rural and marginalized sections of the society.
Dedicated centers for students demonstrates ICT Academy’s commitment towards
women & youth empowerment, with the objective of realizing a diverse and
inclusive workforce in the country. The training program comprises 100 hours of
learning and opportunities for the students to participate in the hackathons,
and youth empowerment summit. Apart from the students four faculty members will
be trained on the advanced technology.
Mr. Ashish Gaikwad, Managing Director,
Communications and CSR, Honeywell India said, “Honeywell being a technology
leader, is deeply committed to educating the younger generation with the right
knowledge especially in STEM Programs. It is our desire that these technology
programs must be affordable and accessible to all sections of the society, all
get access to high quality education to pursue better careers and build a
better life. From this point of view this engagement with ICT Academy in
upskilling 5000 young lives is a significant step for us.” Speaking about this
initiative, Dr. Anbuthambi Bhojarajan,
President, ICT Academy, said, “Technology has become part of every
business. As technologies evolve, skilling will be key to employment and
economic development. At ICT Academy, we continuously strive to develop a
sustainable skill ecosystem right from the bottom of the pyramid by
collaborating with corporates, government, and academia. This program is a step
forward to serve society and will enable needy students to get trained in
technologies required in the fourth industrial revolution.” Amol Chavan , Chief Operating Officer of
Terna Public Charitable Trust said “we continuously work for filling up the gap
in skills and we take it as our important duty for sending students to special
training that enhance the skills of the students in reputed Industries, we
emphasize on the carefully chosen latest trends in technology. Terna
Engineering College, Nerul , Navi Mumbai and ICT academy together tie up in the
initiative of skilling final year students and making them employable. Final
year Students from Information Technology and Computer Engineering have registered
for the training program offered by Honeywell CSR initiative. We thank
Honeywell and ICT Academy for giving us this opportunity.