AIBC joins hand with CII to host education & learning mission in Australia

Sydney, June 27 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) recently collaborated with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to host an education and learning mission in Australia. This initiative brought together several leading universities and educational institutions from the western and central regions of India.

The delegation visited numerous universities in the Sydney and Western Sydney regions, including the University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and Western Sydney University. These institutions facilitated a series of discovery and exploratory sessions aimed at fostering collaboration in skill development programs, micro-credentials, and industry-focused bilateral partnerships.

Key highlights of the visit included tours of the Sydney Startup Hub, the prestigious University of Sydney Business School, the UNSW Founders pitch event, SMaRT@UNSW, UTS Tech Lab, and Launch Pad at Western Sydney University. These visits provided the delegation with impactful insights into Australia's strong innovation focus and established institutional and faculty connections for future engagements.

AIBC also co-hosted an industry and business interaction session with the Indian Consulate, CGI Sydney. This session offered the delegation valuable connections and insights into bilateral collaboration opportunities with AIBC's education sector member organizations. Additionally, AIBC facilitated connections for the delegates with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector organizations, emphasizing specific pathway and skill development programs.

The visiting CII delegation expressed strong interest in immediate collaboration opportunities, particularly in the vocational training sector. Notable among these was the Signature Training Academy, which focuses on specific industry sectors, highlighting the potential for significant bilateral educational and industry partnerships.

This mission underscores the growing collaboration between Australia and India in the education sector, aiming to enhance skill development and innovation through mutual cooperation.