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Dehradun, 13 December (HS). Philips Education, in partnership with the Government of Uttarakhand, celebrated the graduation of its new batch of students at the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence (COE), Haridwar. This center provides cutting-edge skills as per the industry requirement and enables students to get good jobs in premium manufacturing companies. Speaking on the occasion, Rakshit Kejriwal, President, Philips Education, said that this program will equip the students with the industry needs. Prepares them accordingly, due to which they get good employment opportunities.
He expressed pride in the efforts made in partnership with the Government of Uttarakhand. The Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, which was established in September 2023, provides practical training in modern manufacturing, automation, 3D printing and robotics to ITI graduates. This has resulted in over 100 graduates getting jobs in renowned companies with starting salaries that are double that of normal ITI graduates. Considering the success of this training centre, three new Centers of Excellence will soon be set up. Of these, two centers will be in Sahaspur and one in Bajpur, which will provide more employment and skill opportunities to the youth in the state. Skill Development and Employment Minister Saurabh Bahuguna praised this initiative and said that the Uttarakhand government is continuously working to connect the youth with employment. He said that such efforts will contribute significantly to the progress and industrial development of the state. The program is fully funded by the Government and the World Bank and is designed to address skill gaps in the manufacturing sector, increase employment and spur innovation. This reflects the important role of public-private partnerships in promoting sustainable development.