NSDC inks MoU with Shobhit University for degree programs in IT, management sectors
by Shobhit University | University News | News
ANI | Updated: Mar 18, 2024 19:41 IST
New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), signed an MoU with a higher education institute, Shobhit Institute of Engineering and Technology, to jointly provide work-integrated degree programmes in the IT and management sectors to aspiring students.
The programme is designed to empower students with domain-specific skills and cutting-edge technologies by seamlessly integrating academic knowledge with practical exposure to meet the growing demand for skilled workers across industries.
It focuses on providing structured internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training to Indian youth that help them cultivate their capabilities and open avenues for them to pursue a successful career.
The MoU was exchanged between Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International and Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, Co-founder and Chancellor of Shobhit University and Chairman of ASSOCHAM National Education Council.
Speaking on the collaboration, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International, said, "In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and digitalization, the demand for skilled workers in the IT and management sectors has surged significantly. Therefore, we must equip the youth with industry-relevant skills that enable them to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-life settings and open avenues for job opportunities in domestic and global markets.
"I am confident that the Work Integrated Degree Program stands as a transformative initiative in empowering the youth with the knowledge and capabilities which needed to forge meaningful pathways for employment and internships and prepare them for the future of work, he added.
Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, co-founder and Chancellor of Shobhit University and Chairman of ASSOCHAM National Education Council, said, "The partnership with NSDC is a testament to our commitment to fostering a skilled workforce that resonates with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision for skill development in India. It transcends our institutional boundaries, aiming to fortify the nation's human resource capabilities. We are confident that this collaboration will not only empower our students but also significantly contribute to the national agenda of creating a skilled and employable youth demographic."
