Gujarat Technological University Signs MoU with LearnVern
Ø To offer eLearning 75+ courses for free to GTU students Ø Emphasis on offering Skill Based Learning Courses in different domains to improve the Employability of all students. Ø Spoken English Course to be offered to all students with a GTU Certificate for Free
Ahmedabad : Gujarat Technical University is a premier academic and research institution that has driven new ways of thinking since its 2007 founding, established by the Government of Gujarat. Today announced that it has signed a partnership MoU with LearnVern. Under this agreement, LearnVern.com will offer its complete 75+ Courses for free to all the students. Furthermore, students completing LearnVern’s Spoken English course will be offered a 100% Free certificate from GTU. This will enable every student to improve overall proficiency for the English language and get access to better employment opportunities.
LearnVern is an Online Learning platform that offers Job Oriented Courses in Vernacular Languages. Currently, over 1 million students are registered on the LearnVern platforms to learn from 75+ different courses in Software Development, IT, Graphic Design, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Digital Marketing etc. all taught in Hindi. The courses are taught by the best trainers of India and will enable students to find high-paying jobs in MNC’s and local companies. LearnVern has also tied up with AICTE and NSDC SkillIndia Training Partner for offering the learning courses to all their students and creating employability for them.
Speaking on the development, Dr. Navin Sheth (Vice-Chancellor, GTU), said, “Globalization has led to many more opportunities for our students – both as employed professionals and entrepreneurs. To compete professionally in national and global markets, they need to learn different skills that might be required by various employers. Thus, we have partnered with LearnVern to enhance the job-oriented skills of the students. In keeping with the Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of students being the catalysts of growth for the country, we are committed to investing in their skills and employability. GTU students as employable young professionals to propel the economy forward can be a game-changer towards AatmaNirbhar India and GTU is committed to enabling its students in this regard. We look forward to providing our students with every positive training and skill enhancement opportunity.”
Reinforcing the view, Mr. Niral Modi (Founder & CEO, LearnVern) said, “At LearnVern we are excited to partner with GTU, for enabling their students to become more proficient in various skills that they are interested in. India’s newly launched National Education Policy 2020 talks about Vocational Education and Vernacular Learning as one most important transformational changes, which we have envisioned as the requirement of India’s students and built our courses around. The students can learn for free – at their pace, and get awarded a free certificate on the completion of the Spoken English course. Additionally, our AI-based tool will ensure students get matched to local and national level employers’ Job requirements. Our courses are available on the website and also Android/ iOS app allows the videos to be downloaded for offline use.”