NEW DELHI (India CSR): Carrier India and Jamia Millia Islamia’s (JMI) University Polytechnic are collaborating to create a “Centre of Excellence for Professional Skill Development.” This initiative, driven by Carrier and in collaboration with the United Way of India, aims to redefine HVAC skill development and empower a workforce for the future. Carrier India is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Empowering Students in the HVAC Industry
This academic-industry collaboration aims to empower students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the fast-growing HVAC industry. Carrier India’s commitment to the Centre of Excellence underscores its dedication to skill development, education and making a lasting impact on India’s workforce. The agreement was formalized at a ceremony at JMI’s Vice Chancellor’s office, attended by senior leaders from Carrier India, JMI and United Way of India.
Carrier India’s Commitment to Skill Development
Sundaresan Narayanan, Managing Director of Carrier India, emphasized Carrier’s commitment to skill development as part of its broader corporate social responsibility strategy. “At Carrier, we believe in the power of innovation and knowledge sharing to drive societal progress,” Narayanan said. “This Centre of Excellence is our way of contributing to India’s skill development ecosystem by providing students with the tools, knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the dynamic HVAC industry. We are excited about the long-term impact this initiative will have on both the students and the industry.”
Enhancing Employability Through Industry Collaboration
Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, emphasized that this initiative is a significant step toward enhancing students’ employability. “This collaboration with Carrier India exemplifies the kind of industry-academia collaboration that is essential for shaping the leaders of tomorrow. The Centre of Excellence will provide our students with invaluable practical knowledge and skills that will enable them to thrive in an increasingly competitive job market,” said Prof. Asif.
Enthusiasm from Academic Leadership
The event also witnessed remarks from Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Registrar of JMI, Dr. Mumtaz A Khan Principal of JMI and several senior academics from the university. All expressed their enthusiasm for the potential of the Centre of Excellence to make a significant impact on the educational landscape.
Strategic Collaborations for Inclusive Growth
Dr. Sujeet Ranjan, CEO of United Way of India, reaffirmed the importance of strategic collaborations in advancing inclusive growth. “Collaborations like this are crucial in building a skilled, future-ready workforce. United Way of India is proud to support this initiative and is confident that this Centre of Excellence will set new benchmarks in skill development,” said Dr. Ranjan.
(India CSR)
