CII SR Education Quarterly Newsletter April- June 2015 by CII Education

CII SOUTHERN REGION

CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY

EDUCATION QUARTERLY VOLUME:3 ISSUE: 1 APRIL- JUNE 2015

BRIDGING INDUSTRY AND THE ACADEMIA

CII Southern Region is Launching iBridge Webinar Series for Faculty and Students IN THIS ISSUE Ÿ Message from the Chairman and Co-Chair Ÿ Academia membership in CII Ÿ CII Themes for 2015-16 Ÿ CII SR Education Initiatives Ÿ Launch of QEEE-CII-IndustryBridge Phase-2 Ÿ CII iBridge Webinar Series

Forthcoming Activities & Initiatives from CII

Ÿ India Skills Report 2016 Ÿ Case Study on Academia Industry Collaboration

- The NITK-Bosch Success Story Ÿ Global Education Spotlight- Australia (State of Victoria) Ÿ Education Infographic & Book on Education

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN AND CO-CHAIR Message from Mr B Venkat Subramaniam Chairman, CII Southern Region Education Sub-Committee (2015-16) & Senior Vice President (After Market), Ashok Leyland Ltd. Dear Members, Warm Greetings from CII. Very glad to communicate with you at the time of starting a new academic year. Last year was exciting with several initiatives of CII towards the cause of enhanced industry-institute interaction. We started delivering the education excellence forum services under TEQIP-II scheme to TEQIP funded government engineering colleges in Tamilnadu. Under the Chairmanship of Shri C R Swaminathan, the education initiatives team also organized the Academic Leadership Mission to Singapore to explore best practices and collaboration with some of the top institutions in Singapore. We also organized the Regional conclave on Management Education where experts from industry and academia analyzed the current scenario and also discussed about the future roadmap for management education in this country. CII also partnered with IIT Madras to deliver industry expert sessions under QEEE-CII-IndustryBridge initiative in MHRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quality Enhancement in Engineering Education Programme. All these programmes were successfully received by the stakeholders and also much appreciated. With the same tempo, we are venturing into this New Year with an objective to strengthen our existing services and also to launch new services. We plan to revive faculty forums and also launch CII iBridge webinar series on industry applications and employability preparation. We will also be launching the sixth edition of CII Innovator. CII is also planning to launch the education portal with value-added services like the bulletin boards and academia-industry expert databases. The CII team shall be in touch with you and communicate about the events and activities from time to time. We look forward to your continuous support, interaction and also your valuable feedback so that we can nurture an effective industry-oriented higher education which will be of mutual benefit to both industry and the academia.

Message from Mr. Vivek Vanmeeganathan, Co-Chairman, CII Southern Region Education Sub-Committee (2015-16) & Director, Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd. Dear Members, As we step into a new year, we at CII are looking forward to ensure all our services to reach the membership. We do continuous consultations with all the stakeholders and keep adding value in our service delivery. As we launch new programmes and strengthen existing initiatives, we look forward to your feedback and support in making it objective. We expect the web-portal to be an important touch-point in facilitating more interaction. We also plan to ramp up our interaction through social media and we look forward to hear more from you. Wishing all the best for an exciting new year.

CII MEMBERSHIP FROM ACADEMIA - SOUTHERN REGION - JUNE 2015

CII THEMES FOR 2015-16 NATIONAL & SOUTHERN REGION

CII National Theme for 2015-16

CII- SR EDUCATION INITIATIVES

Education Excellence Forum There is a need for holistic intervention by the industry to address the issue of industry orientation of pedagogy, faculty development and also student learning To address this: CII initiated Education Excellence Forum (EEF) in 2012. Finding a way to engage and benefit the membership, CII proposed this forum with various initiatives towards industry- institute interface across the region like Faculty development programme, facilitation of Curriculum Development, industry visits, CEO sessions and student development programmes. HAVING SUCCESSFULLY PIONEERED THE CONCEPT IN TAMILNADU, CII WILL SOON BE ACTIVATING THE FORUM IN ALL THE SOUTHERN STATES.

Nurturing Industry Oriented Higher Education Apart from the above mentioned services, CII would be very happy to work close with the individual member colleges and provide individual facilitation in the following areas: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Arranging faculty industry visits with orientation sessions Faculty development programmes in industry applications Assisting institution in bringing industryorientation in curriculum and academic practice

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Faculty orientation programmes in industry consulting and research Developing innovation cells in the college & Sensitation Workshops Employability and career guidance sessions Special virtual classes on specific topics

QEEE-CII-INDUSTRYBRIDGE SESSIONS LAUNCH OF PHASE-2 Last year, CII Successfully delivered eight industry application sessions in MHRD’s Quality Enhancement in Engineering Education programme with expert support from the following member companies.

SAINT GOBAIN * BLUE STAR * BRAKES INDIA TAKE SOLUTIONS * GRUNDFOS * CAVINKARE ALSTOM * FLEXTRONICS BASED ON THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK, CII WILL BE LAUNCHING PHASE-2 OF QEEE-CII-INDUSTRYBRIDGE INITIATIVE WITH PARTICIPATION FROM CII MEMBER COMPANIES. PHASE-2 WILL BE LAUNCHED IN JULY 2015

CII iBRIDGE WEBINARS INDUSTRY APPLICATION TOPICS IN THE CLASSROOM CII i-bridge Webinar series has been introduced specifically for the benefit of Engineering and management students to expose them to the industry applications of the engineering and management concepts which they study in their course. Each week, an expert team from different engineering application areas will share their wisdom, thus helping the students to bridge the gap between concept and the application. The Webinar medium helps the academia to overcome geographical constraints in getting the best inputs from the industry experts.

Indicative list of Webinar topics BASED ON CII CONSULTATION WITH THE MEMBER COLLEGES

CII iBRIDGE WEBINARS FORTHCOMING TOPICS

CII iBRIDGE WEBINARS AVIEW PLATFORM CII will soon offer some of the educative webinars through the AVIEW platform developed by Amrita University. A-VIEW is an advanced multi-modal, multi-platform, collaborative e-learning solution which allows an instructor to teach or interact with a large number of learners transcending geographies on a real-time basis through live audio video streaming and synchronized content sharing. This A-VIEW software is provided at free of cost for academic institutions. Please visit www.aview.in for more details

Currently used in over 8500 colleges and 450 universities across India. The software is offered free to academia. For more details about free download and installation of AVIEW, please contact: Amrita E-Learning Research Lab, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Clappana P.O, Kollam, Kerala 690525. Email: aview@amrita.edu Phone: +91-9447-051380

EEF WITH ENHANCED DELIVERY MODEL CII WILL BE SOON ACTIVATING NEW FORUMS IN TAMILNADU, ANDHRA AND KERALA

CII has strengthened and well-structured this successful industry-academia intervention exclusively made available for CII member colleges and Universities. The year-long activities shall include: Ÿ Webinars on special industry topics Ÿ Industry-oriented FDP on specific topics for faculty Ÿ CxO Sessions focusing on specific sectors Ÿ Career Guidance Session for the students Ÿ Session On Innovation to drive the eco-system Ÿ MyCII – Course Integration Guidance Ÿ Faculty Industry Visit with learning sessions Ÿ Faculty Forum Interaction

VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Interested member institutions from the southern states can contact us for further information. Booma R Executive Officer Confederation of Indian Industry 98/1 Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 032. Ph: 044-42444508 Email: booma.r@cii.in

OTHER FORTHCOMING INITIATIVES AND EVENTS

Faculty industry missions are planned with orientation session to various industrial plants in different states in southern region. This will cover different sectors of the industry to facilitate the faculty members to keep abreast with the latest processes, practices and technology used by the industry.

Expert panel interaction is a new initiative of CII to create a forum for faculty from a particular specialization from multiple colleges to interact with the leading experts. The interaction will happen in the sponsoring college and the faculty of other colleges shall be invited for the same. It is a one day programme where the experts from industry shall interact in the morning session and the post-lunch session is devoted for peer-to-peer interaction among faculty groups to share best practices, idea exchanges and also to promote research and academic collaborations. Forum group shall be created and the P2P interactions shall continue in online mode. In the expert session, the industry experts shall talk about the latest trends in the engineering applications, how the industry will move in the next 10 years and also talk about the areas of focus inside the classroom from an employability and talent building perspective. This year EPI-Faculty Forums shall be formed in Chennai, Puducherry, Kochi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Vizag

INDIA SKILLS REPORT 2016

We are glad to inform you that Confederation of Indian industry is partnering Wheebox (Global Online Talent Assessment Company) to build & publish the "India Skills Report 2016". This is the third successive scientific and validated report available on Indian Skills and Jobs demand based on Pre-Employment Assessment & Job Survey conducted in partnership by CII, Wheebox, LinkedIn, Association of Indian Universities and PeopleStrong. The outcome of the report will be published at "CII National Conference on Skill Development” in presence of eminent Government and Industry dignitaries. To make the report successful in your State and Institutions you are requested to facilitate and conduct "Wheebox Employability Skill Test" at your campus and allocate required infrastructure for this validated and reliable test tool. The test measures major competencies of the candidate for employability and the outcome of the test will help your Institution to identify core strengths and improvement areas of your candidates in the form of a transcript and jointly endorsed certificate.For the year 2016 all participating candidates will have a free access to Learning content, employment notices and automated profiles from our partners. Confederation of Indian Industry will also award most participative States, Companies and Educational Institutions at “CII National Conference on Skill Development”. The India Skills Report will also be shared with CII Partner members, Industry, Employers, Government and Academic Institutions in India abroad. For participation, please register at www.wheebox.com/register and fill in the details in order for the CII or Wheebox representative to connect. The Wheebox test, transcripts and Certificates of the employability test is available at no cost to the candidates. Students can visit www.wheebox.com/west and register for the test.

CASE STUDY ACADEMIA - INDUSTRY COLLABORATION

THE NITK-BOSCH SUCCESS STORY

There is a high market potential for power tools in the State of Karnakata. In order to tap into this market and enable market-relevant skilling, the Bosch Power Tools Training facility was established at NITK. Quality of skilled manpower from NITK and proactive engagement of NITK with Bosch had resulted in this successful collaboration. What value did the institute add to industry? This collaboration offered the industry with a platform to ascertain the market need for power tools. Additionally, with the guidance of the NITK faculty, industry could develop custom tools to suit the local needs. What did the institute gain from working with industry? Through this lab, faculty and students at NITK have the opportunity to interact with industry experts on a regular basis as the experts from Bosch conducted free training programs for faculty and students. As a result, students now use power tools in their regular class work and project work. What does it take to keep this phenomenon successful? To maintain successful collaborations such as this, NITK ensures that it holds periodic review s through meetings of the joint working group dedicated to the industry. Also, it conducts joint workshops to keep up-to-date with the emerging trends in the sector. What can other institutes learn from this case study? Other institutions could identify skill gaps in the market and potential for industry collaboration to ensure mutual benefits, and benefits to the society at large.

Overview of Industry Collaboration at NIT-Surathkal

NITK conducts academic programs across sectors including applied mechanics and hydraulics, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, electronics and communication engineering, humanities, social sciences and management, information technology, mathematical and computational sciences, mechanical engineering, metallurgical and materials engineering, mining engineering and physics.

CASE STUDY THE NITK-BOSCH SUCCESS STORY

NITK has several modes through which it facilitates industry-institute collaborations. One such channel is through research and consulting projects for clients such as Ace Manufacturing systems, the Indian Railways, Bharat Electronics and National Instruments among others. Furthermore, several industries have established research facilities inside the NITK campus. These include, among others, a state-of-the-art laboratory in Automotive Power Train Electronics by Bosch in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, an Embedded Systems Lab in the Dept. of ECE. Set up by Intel under the Intel Embedded Initiative. IBM has set up Open Power Systems laboratory at Computer Science and Engineering department. Under this collaboration, equipments worth Rs.90 Lakhs were provided by IBM for research in Open power system. Several student projects are carried out using this laboratory. With the contribution from industries the following research facilities have been established in the department of Electrical& Electronics Engineering. Additionally, NITK ensures that their curriculum is upto date by receiving regular inputs from industry specialists. A new joint M. Tech Program in Design and Precision Engineering with CMTI (Central Manufacturing Technology Institute) Bangalore will be implemented in academic year 2013-14. Several scientists from CMTI and participating industries like Moog, Volvo, Mercedez- Benz, Ace Manufacturing Systems Limited, Bosch, Auma etc will be involved in teaching, training and joint research work. NITK ensures that the university also contributes to this relationship by training industry personnel. The institute runs a Center for Continuing Education (CCE) that facilitates conduction of regular short term training programs in upcoming areas of Science and Technology to industry personnel. Working professionals from CPRI, CMTI, Udupi Sri Krishna Technologies, Omâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patent Services are enrolled for M. Tech. and Ph. D Programs. The Department of Electrical and Electronics is offering regularly training to companies such as MRPL, MCF, BSF and MESCOM among others. Lastly, the university organises industry internships for four week duration. This is compulsory for all B. Tech and M. Tech students. Some of the industries that regularly participate in this internship program including IBM, AMD, DELL, TI, Intel, CMTI, Volvo, Bosch, ACE, Moog, CPRI,MRPL,MCF,NMPT, Coal India, ISRO,NAL,CISCO,TCS and INFOSYS.

Introduction: Bosch Power Tools Training Facility Funded by the Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP) and supported by the Power Tools Division of Bosch, the MICOBosch Power Tools Laboratory and Training facility was established at the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka (NITK) in 2007. The special focus of this collaboration was to provide the students and faculty of the institution, to have access to the state of the art power tools facility, and to be trained hands-on with the support of the industry experts from MICO-Bosch. In addition, the initiative also aims at improving curricula to make it market relevant and to bring emphasis on self-learning and increased creative and innovative thinking.

Key Stakeholders Key stakeholders include: (a) the Institution/ University; (b) the TEQIP; and the MICO-Bosch. In addition, over 800 students of the Mechanical Engineering discipline and the faculties actively participate and reap benefits under the intervention.

The Institution As per the agreement between Bosch and NITK, the laboratory and training centre is owned by NITK.

THE NITK-BOSCH SUCCESS STORY

CASE STUDY

Funding & Financial Management

Approximately INR 70 lakh was spent on developing the MICO-BOSCH power tools training centre at the University. This amount was funded out of the INR 24 crore that the University received from the TEQIP grant. NITK was the first institution to receive entire allocated fund based on its success in achieving academic excellence and in the utilization of the grant. The revenue generated (in any) as a result of the training courses, curriculum and other Programs, will be at the discretion of NITK authorities and utilization as per the rules of NITK. Depending on the location of the various trainings for the students and the staff of the NITK, the boarding and lodging costs of the trainings are borne either by NITK or by MICO-Bosch.

Resources The centre is equipped with latest tools that are required for industrial needs. Tools available at the Centre include drills & impact drills, screwdrivers and impact wrenches, rotary hammers and measuring technology, metalworking tools, sanders and planers, routers, saws and bench-top tools among others. Through this lab, faculty and students at NITK have the opportunity to interact with industry experts on a regular basis. The benefits have been two-fold. Not only do the advanced infrastructural facilities provided in the Power Tools Laboratory help encourage innovation but, the interaction with industry experts through workshops and training programs and seminars that are organised by MICO-Bosch on campus helps in curriculum development and knowledge enhancement. Additionally, MICO-Bosch has prepared an encyclopaedia and interactive CDs that have been made available to NITK for reference. Lastly, MICO-Bosch provides Design Support to the university.

Operational Model Immediately after the inauguration of the Power Tools Centre, an in-house â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Introductory Bosch Power Tools Training Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for NITK Faculty and staff was organized by TEQIP. This was followed by a Train the Trainer program, a 4 day program conducted by expert trainers from MICOBosch which was meant to orient the faculty and technicians of NITK with the technology and tools provided in the laboratory. 15 Faculty and 62 Technical staff attended the program. MICO-Bosch provides inputs through a variety of interactions. Firstly, through the regularly scheduled workshops and trainings, student and faculty are kept upto date with the latest technology. As per the MOU, students of the university that attend these training programs receive a proficiency certificate in the use of power tools. In addition to the periodically scheduled trainings, MICO Bosch supports the university in preparation of the modules by providing curriculum inputs to ensure that the courses are more practical and industryfriendly. These inputs usually try to incorporate the latest technology in the market so that students are acquainted with this before they step into the job market. Expert Engineers from Bosch visit the campus on pre-determined, mutually agreed dates to provide training for NITK faculty and students. The main form of interaction is through a series of workshops and training programs held both, in the laboratory on campus and at the National Training Centre at MICO-Bosch, Bangalore. As per the norms, the themes, topics and frequency of these trainings and workshops are also mutually agreed upon between MICO-Bosch and NITK thus providing a good mix of theoretical and practical experience. Thus far, activities in the laboratory have not resulted in any patents however, in the event that a technological innovation does result in a patent- it will be reviewed on a case-to-case basis depending on the resources and funding that was utilised to determine whether the IP will be shared or awarded to one party alone.

Experience Sharing

THE NITK-BOSCH SUCCESS STORY

CASE STUDY

For TEQIP, this collaboration is adding to the research capacity of the country and is helping provide opportunities for technological innovation. For MICO-Bosch, the facility allows an opportunity not only to interact with current students but also to influence the curriculum being taught in Universities so as to ensure that it has both theoretical and practical elements that guarantee that the students are not only academically qualified but also trained in practical skills that are relevant to the market. One noteworthy outcome from the Power Tools Training centre is that the university is also utilising the laboratory as a part of its social responsibility initiative. Lab facilities and the expertise gained from the trainings attended are being used for Community Development Programs for skilling local carpenters, electricians, plumbers and masons. This initiative is a first of its kind in India and includes a combination of product demonstrations and training to empower self-employed artisans to further their trade. These trainings and workshops are organised by the Mechanical Engineering Department in collaboration with Bosch. The focus of the workshop is to train the rural artisans to upgrade their skills with modern technology. In the year 2008 this Unique Community Development Program on the use of Power Tools was organized for two days and was spread into six sessions. The workshops were organised for a variety of different participants such as women, SC/ST participants and local high school students among others and received a good response from the local community. Approximately 420 (skilled and unskilled) community members have been trained so far. Participants were given theory session for two hours on different power tools. This was followed by a hands-on experience of using power tool for carpentry, metalworking and construction. NITK along with Bosch is planning on making these workshops a regular event to help rural artisans upgrade their skills. In addition to giving back to the community, the inputs provided through the MICO-Bosch, training labs have helped the Mechanical Department at NITK a niche for itself in the areas of teaching, consultancy and community services. Furthermore, it has helped NITK come to the forefront in research in the areas of design, manufacturing, materials, thermal and Mechatronics Engineering. Placements in the Mechanical Engineering Department of NITK are among the best when compared to the other streams in the institute. In 2001-12, of all the students placements 21% comprised students from the Mechanical engineering department. Moreover within the mechanical engineering department, ~91% of all eligible students were placed. In a recent ranking by NASSCOM, IDC and Dataquest Magazine, NITK was ranked 3rd best for placements in India. The curriculum inputs and practical expertise gained through this collaboration have also resulted in the introduction of new courses such as the M.Tech. Research Program. Furthermore, NITK has been recognized as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Centre for Quality Improvement Program for M.Techâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. For other such case studies, access and download CII-MHRD Case Studies on Academia- Industry collaboration through MYCII Portal

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SPOTLIGHT- GLOBAL EDUCATION COUNTRY FOCUS : AUSTRALIA (State focus: Victoria)

Melbourne, Victoria's vibrant capital, is a leading destination for international students and is ranked as the second leading student city in the world, only second to Paris. Each year, more than 160,000 international students from 140 countries choose to study in Victoria, attracted by its excellent education institutions, diverse study options and high standard of living. In 2014, onshore enrolment growth of Indian students was 23 percent and was responsible for 16 per cent of total enrolments in Victoria. More than two thirds of Indian higher education student study at the postgraduate level, with 71 per cent of onshore Indian students studying either Information Technology or Management and Commerce related courses. In a snapshot, Victoria has: Ÿ 10 universities: two of the world's top 100 universities and five of Australia's top 20 universities Ÿ access to world leading research infrastructure Ÿ 12 public vocational education and training institutes Ÿ more than 250 private training providers Ÿ an industry focused Vocational and Training (VET) system Ÿ four of Australia's five universities with registered training organisations (RTOs) which offer both vocational and higher education opportunities Ÿ a well-developed system of articulated pathways between education sectors. Education: Victoria's premium education and employment opportunities offer international students a comprehensive range of exceptional learning experiences for all ages and interests, with quality teaching staff, facilities and highly regarded courses. There are thousands of world-class education options, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses designed to meet education needs, from medical science, humanities and engineering, through to business administration and management

SPOTLIGHT- GLOBAL EDUCATION English Language Courses The state's education institutions provide a range of English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) catering for all abilities. Courses are fully accredited by the government, assuring high quality education. Classes are tailored to meet individual needs and are practical and interactive. Both formal academic studies and more casual classes are available for all levels of language proficiency. There are introductory to advanced level courses available for students to develop or refresh the English language skills they need to: Ÿ communicate in social and business settings Ÿ prepare for university study or vocational education and training (VET) Ÿ the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Ÿ enhance their professional opportunities and communicate in the workplace Ÿ Vocational Education and Training Victoria's 12 public Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutes, also known as Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes, are internationally recognised for their industryrelevant training, world-class facilities and work-ready graduates. Courses combine practical, hands-on learning experiences, in specially equipped classrooms, with fieldwork, lectures and class discussions. Victoria's VET institutes lead Australia in transnational education. They account for around 70 per cent of all education and training delivered offshore by Australian education providers, at their international campuses and in partnerships with educational institutions in other countries. Four of Australia's five universities with registered training organisations (RTOs) are in Victoria. They offer VET courses, higher education and pathways from VET to higher education qualifications Undergraduate Victoria's 10 universities are amongst the best in the world, with two in the world's top 100 universities and one in the world's top 40 universities.

Many Victorian universities also offer international study options through key partnerships and branch campuses located around the world. Support services, a wide variety of campus activities and a rewarding lifestyle are all part of the experience. Postgraduate Melbourne is a major research hub with many of its research centres, universities and vocational training providers partnering with industry, business, government, non-government organisations and other education institutions around the world. Melbourne has been ranked the world's most admired Knowledge City three years in succession, reflecting the strength of its higher education and research capabilities. This concentration of expertise has drawn leading international companies to establish major research and development operations in the state, offering students and graduates exciting research and employment opportunities. Study Abroad International students may be eligible to apply for Victoria's unique global exchange or study abroad opportunities. These programs are also available to students overseas whose education providers have exchange partnerships with a Victorian institution. Study tours are also available, with tours often running for two to three weeks.

SPOTLIGHT- GLOBAL EDUCATION

education institutions, companies and service providers, as well as the exceptional accomplishments of international students with Victoria is highly regarded around the world for its focus on the prestigious Victorian International Education Awards. supporting international students and enhancing their experience while studying and living in the state. Melbourne has been voted Employability the World's Friendliest City, ranked as the World's Most Liveable International students studying in Victoria can strengthen their City four years in a row and is now number two in a list of the world's workplace skills and graduate employability through internships, best Student Experience Cities. This award recognises high quality work placements and volunteering during their studies. The Study education, healthcare, research and development, safety, culture Melbourne Internship Program offers internship opportunities for and infrastructure in Victoria. international students in disciplines including (but not limited to) accounting, commerce, business, information communications A leading example is the Victorian Government's Study Melbourne technology and engineering. Student Centre: an Australian-first student experience initiative. For the past five years, the Centre has provided direct and The Study Melbourne Internship Program is delivered by the individualised support to more than 3,400 students. It has since Victorian Government in partnership with leading Victorian expanded its offering to include events and activities for more than education providers including: 4,800 international students and stakeholders, participating in Ÿ Australian Computer Society (VIC) more than 100 orientation programs in the last 12 months. In Ÿ Australian Technical and Management College addition, the Victorian Government committed $4 million over four Ÿ Box Hill Institute of TAFE Ÿ Chisholm Institute of TAFE years to organisations committed to improving international Ÿ Deakin University student welfare. The International Student Welfare Grants program Ÿ Federation University Australia will offer grants of up to $50,000 per year to organisations that Ÿ La Trobe University Ÿ Melbourne Polytechnic enhance the experience and address the needs of Victorian Ÿ Monash Professional Pathways Ÿ RMIT University international students. Ÿ Swinburne University of Technology Ÿ The University of Melbourne Undergraduate Ÿ Victoria University Student experience

Victoria's 10 universities are amongst the best in the world, with two Many international students can work 40 hours a fortnight while in the world's top 100 universities and one in the world's top 40 studying and full time during study breaks. Volunteering is also a universities. The Victorian Government also celebrates innovative great way to develop workplace skills while in Victoria.

SPOTLIGHT- GLOBAL EDUCATION

Interested in exploring Victoria? The Victorian Government has developed an innovative digital tool to help bring the experience of studying and living in Melbourne, Victoria to your fingertips called MyStory. MyStory allows users to explore education campus's, sharehouse living and Victoria's regional attractions to name a few, and build a personalised video based on education and lifestyle aspirations that can be shared with friends and family. A customised brochure with information around application processes, Victoria's attractions and hot links for additional resources are also available for download. To start the journey, please visit mystory.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au About Study Melbourne Study Melbourne is a Victorian Government initiative providing information and advice about living and studying in Melbourne and Victoria. To consistently position Melbourne and regional Victoria as a premium study destination, Study Melbourne seeks to share knowledge from current and prospective students and establish ongoing partnerships with Victoria's education institutions and organisations. This goal is supported by a multi-platform social media program and support services including the Study Melbourne Student Centre (599 Little Bourke Street) to reach and support students at different phases of the student lifecycle – anywhere, anytime. Study Melbourne is now the biggest international student online community in Australia. For ongoing information, please join our social community: · · · · ·

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For Specific Queries, Pls Contact: Ms Annie Helen Santhana Regional Director - Education Victorian Government Business Office Ph: 91-80-41227560 Email: Annie.Santhana@ecodev.vic.gov.au

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With strong membership from the academia, CII southern region has initiated a dedicated education practice to serve as a bridge between industry and the academia. For more information about our initiatives and projects, please contact: R. Sathyanarayanan Head- Education Initiatives Confederation Of Indian Industry Southern Region Headquarters Prof C K Prahalad Centre 98/1, Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai 600 032. Ph: +91-44-42444555 Email: r.sathya@cii.in

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