Mercedes-Benz India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University(DSEU) to provide a one-year Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics course(ADAM). It falls in line with the ‘Skill India’ initiative of the Government. The course will fulfil the requirement for superlative service in the automotive sector and students will have hands-on experience of the latest tools and equipment. These courses have been conducted since 2006 across government institutions in Pune, Aurangabad, New Delhi, Noida, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Ghaziabad and now Bhubaneshwar. Over 650 students have been trained so far through the Mechatronics course across locations. And all the students who passed out from the program have been successfully placed in the industry as well.
Shekhar Bhide, Vice President, Customer Services, Mercedes-Benz India said “At Mercedes-Benz, we take pride in the diversity of our employees and capitalise on the different experiences, skills and perspectives they have. Programmes like Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics are important for imparting practical knowledge and skill development along with world-class training and understanding of cutting-edge technology on par with global industry standards.” He added, “As India’s leading luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz India has always actively worked on and produced skilled manpower for the automobile industry, which has played a pivotal role in increasing employment opportunities, improving working standards, and upgrading and improving standards of manufacturing and product quality. We are glad to collaborate with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU). With this association, we are extending our commitment to support the governments’ skill development initiative and will provide an appropriate platform to aspiring students to prepare for a bright career in the automotive industry.”
The ADAM program is an initiative by Mercedes-Benz India propagated among students with the help of educational institutions. The Mechatronics training school at Mercedes-Benz India started in the year 2006, that aims at providing trained service personnel and engineers to the industry. Only 20 students qualify to take the course per batch. Since its inception, 660 students have successfully completed the program and have been placed not only within the Mercedes-Benz network but also in the automobile industry.
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Neharika Vohra said “We are extremely glad to have collaborated with such a distinguished and experienced organization. DSEU faculty, as well as its students, will greatly benefit from this highly advanced course and get insights from the field with a new perspective.”
She added, “Many students have a childhood dream to work in distinguished automobile firms. Through this partnership, the University desires to provide a platform for students to achieve their dreams while also assisting them in getting their dream jobs” She was also glad to announce that “The training will include factory visits to Mercedes Benz Pune plant which will provide hands-on experience to students and encourage them to connect with industry professionals.”
