Samsung Semiconductor India Research launches campus programme to upskill youth in future tech

The programme aims to generate quality, industry-relevant skills by training and equipping 1,100 undergraduate engineering students across the state of Karnataka.

The Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has inaugurated its ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ programme at the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) on 20 February 2024. 

The programme aims to generate quality, industry-relevant skills by training and equipping 1,100 undergraduate engineering students across the state of Karnataka.

The programme seeks to upskill youth in future tech domains such as Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things and make them job ready, through the integration of technology, basic software skills and technical know-how, empowering its participants to grow into well-rounded professionals.

This initiative strengthens Samsung’s commitment towards the Government’s Skill India initiative as part of the company’s vision of #PoweringDigitalIndia.

Facilitated by experts with access to Samsung Innovation Campus content in the domains of AI and IoT, the programme will focus on instructor-led training for undergraduate students pursuing BE and B.Tech degrees.

Beyond technical competency development, students will be guided through the entire ideation process, problem-solving methodologies, and mentored by experts to solve identified problem statements while participating in the state level hackathons.

Balajee Sowrirajan, Corporate EVP & MD, at SSIR said: "Our partnership with VTU is a stepping stone towards creating an innovation centre that brings out the potential of the youth.

"This collaboration will not only enhance technical capabilities in young students but will also make them industry-ready.

"We are optimistic that through the programme, SSIR will foster innovation and instil an entrepreneurial mindset amongst aspiring engineers."

Dr. S Vidyashankar, Vice Chancellor of VTU added: "VTU is a leading university for technical education in Karnataka dedicated to preparing students for the rapidly evolving technological landscape.

"Through its industry-relevant curriculum, VTU stands strong at offering a comprehensive blend of technical expertise and vocational skills essential for students to succeed in their career journey.

"We are elated to collaborate with Samsung Semiconductor India Research as it would help our students to learn industry-relevant concepts as well as get hands-on training which will make them job-ready for the future."

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