Tata Motors’ Initiative Trains 4,000 Students Annually In Automotive Skills

Published: Monday, July 15, 2024, 18:15 [IST]

Tata Motors, in collaboration with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), has established 'Automotive Skill Labs' at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) to foster talent and create a skilled workforce for the automotive industry. So far, 25 labs equipped with essential tools have been set up across select JNVs in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

This initiative provides practical automotive skills to approximately 4,000 students annually, with 30% of them being girls. The programme aligns with the vocational courses outlined in the 'National Education Policy 2020', focusing on secondary and senior secondary students from grades 9 to 12. These students gain essential subject knowledge, hands-on skills, and valuable industry exposure within their school premises.

Industry Exposure and Real-World Experience

Students also have opportunities to visit Tata Motors' plants, interact with service and dealership professionals, and attend lectures by industry experts to deepen their knowledge. Instructors at these labs receive training at Tata Motors' plant locations. A notable achievement is an E-Rickshaw constructed by students at the Skill Lab in Pune.

Upon completing the programme, students receive joint certificates from Tata Motors and NVS. They can then opt for a Diploma in Manufacturing Technology with a full stipend and on-the-job training at Tata Motors' manufacturing facilities. Alternatively, they can pursue a BTech in engineering through a 3.5-year executive education programme in collaboration with select engineering institutes, leading to permanent employment after five years.

Commitment to Youth Empowerment

Vinod Kulkarni, CSR Head at Tata Motors, highlighted the programme's impact: "Our Automotive Skill Labs empower youngsters from underserved communities with employable skills relevant for the evolving automotive sector in India. It creates pathways for students in grades 9th – 12th to pursue higher education and secure employment opportunities."

He added that this initiative contributes to the 'Skill India Mission', fostering innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, analytical mindset, and critical communication skills among students. "The response from girl students has strengthened our commitment to empower future leaders who will contribute to India's prominence on the global stage as envisioned by Viksit Bharat @2047," he said.

National Automobile Olympiad Participation

In 2023, over 1,600 students from this programme participated in the National Automobile Olympiad organised by the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC). Out of these participants, 17 advanced to the second stage of the competition.

This initiative not only equips students with practical skills but also opens doors for higher education and employment opportunities in the automotive sector. By bridging the skills gap and empowering youth from underserved communities, Tata Motors is contributing significantly to India's future workforce development.