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    <author>ENA</author>
    <category>State</category>
    <date>2023-01-09 10:53:14</date>
    <fulldesc>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amaravati, Jan 9 (KNN)&lt;/strong&gt; The Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) signed a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) to launch new age industry integrated programmes in the electronics sector.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The pact was signed by ESSCI Chief Operating Officer Dr Abhilasha Gaur and APSCHE Secretary Prof Y. Nazeer Ahammed in the presence of senior officials.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;These programmes will be  for industry by industry  focused and advanced digital skills learning programmes in emerging technology areas, in collaboration with industry partners, to help bridge emerging technology gaps.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Under the MoU, ESSCI and APSCHE will also establish skill labs, model training centres, centres of excellence in various emerging technologies, conduct faculty development programmes and faculty certifications, and impart training to students and other identified groups on NSQF aligned qualifications and certifications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The MoU also includes provisions for on-job training, internships, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities for students, as well as the potential establishment of an innovation, product design, and development centre of excellence (COE) to promote innovation, product development, and startup ecosystems.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;In addition, the MoU aims to introduce degree apprenticeship undergraduate programmes to provide the students with the opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge in the electronics industry while pursuing their degree.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Dr Abhilasha Gaur, COO of ESSCI, stated that this collaboration will benefit youth seeking careers in the electronics industry.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;She believes that this MoU will provide a strong foundation for the development of the electronics and IT sector in Andhra Pradesh and pave the way for future growth and success.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The MoU also underscores the importance of industry-academia collaboration in the development of skills and knowledge.  &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(KNN Bureau)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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    <id>31866</id>
    <link>https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/andhra-pradesh-govt-essci-tie-up-to-introduce-degree-apprenticeship-programs-in-electronics-sector</link>
    <pubDate>2023-01-09 10:53:14</pubDate>
    <source>knnindia.co.in</source>
    <title>Andhra Pradesh govt, ESSCI tie-up to introduce Degree apprenticeship programs in Electronics sector</title>
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