The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is launching a programme that provides hands-on training in robotics. The six-module course covers topics such as sensing and perception, actuators and motion, and modelling, AI, and machine learning. Participants will work with industry-relevant tools like CAD software, 3D printers, and Arduino to develop practical skills. The programme aims to produce a new generation of leaders who can drive advancements in robotics and foster growth and sustainability. Professor Arnab Chanda from IIT Delhi's Centre for Biomedical Engineering highlighted the relevance of the field, stating that it is no longer a concept of the future but is reshaping industries today.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/iit-delhi-launches-executive-programme-in-robotics-to-bridge-skill-gap-in-emerging-technologies-7435973#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at a local school allows high school students to earn three college credits by the end of the course. The program, led by career outreach coordinator Schwartz, focuses on hands-on learning through projects such as building sheds and introduces students to various construction specialties like electrical and plumbing work. The goal is for students to gain enough experience to begin an apprenticeship with a local company, which is currently in high demand. This alternative education path provides students with practical skills for the workforce and exposes them to career options that may not have been previously considered.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/bozeman/bozeman-schools-offer-hands-on-construction-skills-program/article_81e0f300-c86d-11ef-930c-7ffba9a3d083.htmlPakistan's Minister announced plans to introduce Middle and Matric Tech programs in schools as part of the Fund's "need-cum-talent" based scholarship program, which covers fields such as beautician training, tourism, IT, fashion design, and digital media production. The minister emphasized that Pakistan's large youth population requires policies for empowerment, including equipping them with modern skills to enhance employment opportunities.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1266786-skill-based-education-for-youth-advocatedChen, a student at a vocational college, challenges common stereotypes about vocational education by highlighting its transformation into a field that produces skilled and valuable graduates. According to Chen, top-level scientists who have received general education are still necessary to apply scientific discoveries in practical ways, making the skills of vocational college graduates highly relevant for modern society.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202412/1325891.shtmlThe All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a new programme in quantum education, spanning four key areas: Quantum Computation and Simulation, Quantum Communication and Cryptography, Quantum Sensing, and Quantum Materials and Devices. The programme allows students to choose from over 30 credits, making it flexible and adaptable to different institutions' resources. It is open to engineering students from all disciplines, starting from their third or fourth semester, and includes faculty training through dedicated programmes with AICTE and leading institutions like IITs and IISERs. The programme was launched by prominent dignitaries including Prof. Sitharam T.G, Chairman of AICTE, and aims to create a skilled workforce for the National Quantum Mission.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/aicte-unveils-first-ug-minor-programme-in-quantum-technologies-7328952#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationJA Solar has launched an initiative in Thailand to promote green education by donating high-efficiency solar panels, known as the DeepBlue 4.0 Pro, to schools and vocational training centers. The company is also providing training on the application and management of clean energy for teachers and students. This program aims to enhance vocational education by establishing dedicated training bases for solar PV system installation, enabling students to gain practical skills in installation, maintenance, and operation of PV systems. The initiative has already been implemented at several sites, including Kanchanapisek Vocational Training College and the Banna District Learning Encouragement Center, where solar energy storage systems have been installed for community use. JA Solar's Executive President, Aiqing Yang, stated that the company is committed to contributing to Thailand's green education project and accelerating the country's energy transition while empowering students with practical knowledge to build a sustainable future.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ja-solar-and-huawei-collaborate-with-unesco-and-thailands-ministry-of-education-to-advance-green-education-302338039.htmlChina's education ministry has selected 914 high-quality online courses for vocational training in 2023, with subjects such as new energy vehicles (NEVs), artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology included. The list was released by the Ministry of Education on Monday, providing students with a range of options for specialized training in emerging fields.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202412/1325534.shtmlThe Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is set to launch the CertMaster product suite in early 2025, which will provide a comprehensive platform for learning and building pentesting skills. The suite includes instructional content, videos, performance-based questions, skills assessments, simulated labs, and a hackable website with live targets and vulnerabilities for students to practice identifying and mitigating real-world threats. CompTIA has also created virtual machine live labs around the hackable website to provide hands-on experience in pentesting. This initiative is part of CompTIA's mission to equip individuals with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in a technology career, aligning with its goal of unlocking the potential of every student, career changer or professional seeking to begin or advance in a tech career.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elevate-cyber-defense-skills-with-comptia-pentest-certification-302336181.htmlThe Government of South Punjab's School Education Department has expanded its project to educate the transgender community by establishing two more schools in Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur, in addition to the existing school in Multan. The program, which was initially launched with 17 students, now has a total enrollment of 244 students across all three schools. The schools have established technical labs to provide training in areas such as cooking and baking, stitching and designing, beauty parlors, IT, and production houses. As a result, transgender individuals have been able to transition from sex work, dance, and begging to respectable jobs like running their own beauty parlors and cooking businesses. Some students have even passed matric and inter exams and gone on to enroll in universities such as Emerson University and Islamia University Bahawalpur.
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