On Friday, digital, engineering and technology solutions company Cyient said it has signed an initial pact with the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding (CEMS) to collaborate on skill enhancement training for the student community.
Cyient said in the statement that one of the primary objectives of this industry-academia partnership is to leverage Cyient’s industry expertise to create a pool of skilled workforce.
The agreement was signed on the final day of the third edition of the three-day Global Maritime India Summit, which had commenced on Tuesday, it said.
The specialized centre is a skill development project undertaken by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to support professional skill development in maritime manufacturing.
The cooperation will facilitate the effective utilisation of the intellectual capabilities of the Centre’s faculty and members of Cyient, providing significant inputs to each other in developing suitable teaching/training systems, and upgradation of labs and technologies, keeping in mind the needs of the industry, as per the statement.
The pact will also serve as a bridge between academia and industry, connecting talented individuals with job prospects and research opportunities, ultimately driving innovation and progress in the ever-evolving landscape of the modern industry, it said.
“Joint skill enhancement training initiatives between CEMS and Cyient is a powerful means of fostering industry insight, technological assessment, and innovative platforms while simultaneously opening doors to employment opportunities,” said Sethu Madhavan, CEO and Managing Director at CEMS.
For the creation of industry-relevant course materials, ensuring that the training aligns with the latest market demands. The Centre will collaboratively work with Cyient.
