April 23, 2024 18:54 (IST)
Bosch marks graduation of over 1,000 underprivileged youth
Bengaluru, Sept 24 (IBNS): Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, held the valedictory function of its short-term vocational training program-Bosch's Response to India's Development and Growth through Employability Enhancement (BRIDGE) recently across 50 of its BRIDGE centers in India.
The event marked the graduation ceremony of 1057 underprivileged youth from Bosch’s CSR vocational training program.
The main valedictory ceremony was held at the Bosch Vocational Center (BVC) in Bangalore. Honoring the event with their presence was P. B. Ramamurthy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Soumitra Bhattacharya, joint managing director, Bosch Limited and Suresh B R, National Head of Bosch India Human Resources.
The main valedictory ceremony was held at the Bosch Vocational Center (BVC) in Bangalore. Honoring the event with their presence was P. B. Ramamurthy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka, Soumitra Bhattacharya, joint managing director, Bosch Limited and Suresh B R, National Head of Bosch India Human Resources.
P. B. Ramamurthy issued certificates to the graduating students from various centers in Karnataka, while new students were handed out free learning kits.
Bosch was appreciated for adopting and upgrading 25 ITIs in Karnataka, and being a trusted leader and pioneer in its skill development initiatives.
Speaking at the occasion, Soumitra Bhattacharya, joint managing director of Bosch Limited, said, “There is a huge demand for skilling in India, and to bridge that demand, Bosch has put together some specially designed programs – both short- and long-term – to help students get specialized training in trade and industry skills.”
He further added, “I am thankful to the Govt. of Karnataka for providing us the infrastructure in 25 ITIs in the state to run this program. I am happy to inform that both the Govt. of Maharashtra and Rajasthan have also expressed their interest in allowing us to run 25 ITIs in each of the states.”
Suresh B R, national head of Bosch India, Human Resources, said, “BRIDGE program helps its beneficiaries every year to get exposed to modern-day curriculum that is relevant to the industry, which in turn will enhance their employability.”
Bosch was appreciated for adopting and upgrading 25 ITIs in Karnataka, and being a trusted leader and pioneer in its skill development initiatives.
Speaking at the occasion, Soumitra Bhattacharya, joint managing director of Bosch Limited, said, “There is a huge demand for skilling in India, and to bridge that demand, Bosch has put together some specially designed programs – both short- and long-term – to help students get specialized training in trade and industry skills.”
He further added, “I am thankful to the Govt. of Karnataka for providing us the infrastructure in 25 ITIs in the state to run this program. I am happy to inform that both the Govt. of Maharashtra and Rajasthan have also expressed their interest in allowing us to run 25 ITIs in each of the states.”
Suresh B R, national head of Bosch India, Human Resources, said, “BRIDGE program helps its beneficiaries every year to get exposed to modern-day curriculum that is relevant to the industry, which in turn will enhance their employability.”
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