IIT Madras & IITM Pravartak launch Free Training Program to B.Sc. & B.C.A students
The 3-month training program will be in physical mode & will focus on ‘Hire-Train-Deploy’ model on IT/Infrastructure and Helpdesk Support for students in Karur /Coimbatore with 12th June 2024 being deadline to register
CHENNAI : IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched a new initiative to train students with industry-ready technical skills, completely free of cost. This training program will focus on IT/Infrastructure and Helpdesk support. This is a CSR initiative of Lightstorm (https://www.lightstorm.net/).
The course will include Networking Essentials, Cloud Fundamentals, Ticketing Tools, Linux and Windows Basics, Storage and Backup Fundamentals and Soft Skills. IITM Pravartak will select the students for the training program to impart industry-ready skills in the above tech skill areas.
The training program will commence during the first week of July 2024. Th last date to apply is 12th June 2024. Those interested can register through the following link – https://forms.gle/7RhAKgrGRgwr17zd6
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is a Section 8 Company housing a Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems. It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras.
Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Prof. Mangala Sunder, Professor Emeritus, IIT Madras, said, “We are committed to impart skilling for rural youth to enable them for jobs. This initiative is to provide a comprehensive training experience that prepares participants to deliver exceptional support and service to customer. This program is designed to equip with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to handle a wide range of technical and customer service issues efficiently and effectively.”
The summary of the program:
Ø Training is free of cost and duration of the training is 3 months.
Ø No stipend will be paid to the students.
Ø This will be a classroom-based training program.
Ø Course content – Networking Essentials, Cloud Fundamentals, Ticketing Tools, Linux & Windows Basics, Storage & Backup Fundamentals and Soft Skills
Ø Intake Eligibilities – 2023, 2024 passed B.Sc. (Streams eligible: Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biotechnology) and BCA students with minimum 60% aggregate.
Ø Benefits – Skill the students to enable them to join IT Support team of any small-size or mid-size organization.
Ø Placement assistance will be provided through mock interviews and campaigns highlighting students’ availability. Please note there is no placement guarantee.
Ø Tentative start date – June 2024
Start date: July 2024
End date: September 2024
Pravartak website link: https://iitmpravartak.org.in/