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Working with India for Progress Faced by the challenges of developing economies, mankind needs to harness the powers of science and technology for which they need a robust and effective education system to produce and sustain these skills. Education therefore is the key to empowerment and Intel Initiatives are working across the world to provide equity and opportunity through education. Intel believes that young people are the key to solving global challenges. That is why, since 1999, Intel, as part of a sustained global commitment, has been involved in India in education programs to enable tomorrow’s innovators.
“Innovation and investments in information and communications technology (ICT) will accelerate economic recovery and jobs growth worldwide” - Paul Otellini, Intel Corporation President and CEO Working in close partnership with government and other decision making bodies at the central, state and local levels, the Intel® Education Initiatives have made a significant difference not just to the lives of the teachers and children touched, but also to their families and to the communities they live in . Intel Education has helped transform education in India through the Intel® Teach Program where over a million teachers have been trained to bring technology tools and resources into their classrooms for better student learning. It has provided teachers with proven professional development and 21st century skills, promoting studentcentered learning to engage students in appropriate use of technology for learning, creativity, and communication. Launched in India in February 2000 it is the largest, most successful program of its kind and has trained over 6 million teachers across 40 countries and over 1,000,000 teachers and student teachers in India. 40
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Today Intel collaborates with Central Government bodies like the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghathan (KVS) and the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), to provide the Teach program to teacher education institutions across the country. The Intel Initiatives are not limited to within the formal classroom. To take education beyond the classroom and to the heart of the community the Intel Learn program is an after-school, community education program, targeting underserved youth who have limited access to technology in their homes and schools. It provides opportunities for youth to hone technology and other 21st century skills in fun, engaging learning environments. This Program has reached over 100,000 learners across 22 states and five Union Territories in India bringing about a tangible change in technology knowledge, skills and attitudes giving the young learners in developing countries opportunities to learn key skills needed for tomorrow’s success. At Intel we believe, that a solid math and science foundation coupled with skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and digital literacy are crucial for success in the knowledge economy. To inspire and expand students’ knowledge and enthusiasm for science and math the Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science (IRIS) a collaborative initiative between the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the Department of Science and Technology (DST),
Government of India, and Intel encourages students to excel in innovative and creative projects each year. The winners at the IRIS National Science fair then get a chance to represent India at the Intel ISEF held in the USA and win exciting prizes. Research, innovation and entrepreneurship are the key to developing next generation technologies and bridging the technology gap that exists between developing countries like India and other developed countries. The Intel Higher Education program brings cuttingedge technology expertise to universities in India through advanced research and entrepreneurship opportunities along
Apurv Mishra, Winner at IRIS 2005 and Intel ISEF 2006 who was the first Indian student to attend the Nobel Prize Ceremony on behalf of SIYSS.(Swedish Federation of Young Scientist for Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar) in the first week of December 2009
with innovative technology curricula, to support students at the higher education level. The program moves technology from university labs into local communities encouraging students across India to pursue technical degrees. Intel has collaborated with select Technology and Research institutions across India like IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati and IIT Delhi and close to 300 other engineering colleges in India to give an impetus to higher education opportunities. Intel strives to be a responsible corporate citizen worldwide by sharing a global vision of growth and opportunities for all. \\