Tamil Nadu's higher education department plans to set up Centres of Excellence for advanced manufacturing in government engineering colleges, collaborating with the MSME department and industry partners to enhance student employability.
Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu government is set to establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) for advanced manufacturing in government engineering colleges across the state. This initiative, spearheaded by the higher education department in collaboration with the MSME department and industry partners, aims to enhance student employability and meet the growing demands of the manufacturing sector.
The move comes as Tamil Nadu continues to attract global companies setting up manufacturing units in the state. The CoEs will play a crucial role in creating skilled manpower to meet industry needs. Students will receive training in advanced manufacturing processes, which will not only improve their employability but also boost research, industry-institute collaboration, innovation, and startups within the institutions.
Higher education officials have revealed that the Tamil Nadu Centre Of Excellence For Advanced Manufacturing (Tancam) will facilitate the establishment of CoEs on college campuses. Tancam will provide necessary guidance and support to students interested in joining the manufacturing sector.
An official from the higher education sector stated, "Fortunately, Tamil Nadu is attracting companies from various sectors like aerospace, defence, automotive, and electric vehicles. We need the necessary manpower to ensure that our youths benefit and get employed by these companies. CoE will train students in a dedicated domain. Tancam will provide guidance to create the courses."
In a related development, the department had also introduced the Earn While Learn Diploma Programme last year, allowing students to gain employment during their course. This initiative aims to boost enrolment in diploma courses. New courses, such as the diploma in digital manufacturing technologies, were introduced in the academic year 2023-24 at five government polytechnic colleges in Jolarpettai, Uthangarai, Vanavaasi, Kadathur, and Kelamangalam.
The establishment of CoEs for advanced manufacturing in government engineering colleges is expected to significantly contribute to the state's skilled workforce and support Tamil Nadu's growing manufacturing sector.
The move comes as Tamil Nadu continues to attract global companies setting up manufacturing units in the state. The CoEs will play a crucial role in creating skilled manpower to meet industry needs. Students will receive training in advanced manufacturing processes, which will not only improve their employability but also boost research, industry-institute collaboration, innovation, and startups within the institutions.
Higher education officials have revealed that the Tamil Nadu Centre Of Excellence For Advanced Manufacturing (Tancam) will facilitate the establishment of CoEs on college campuses. Tancam will provide necessary guidance and support to students interested in joining the manufacturing sector.
An official from the higher education sector stated, "Fortunately, Tamil Nadu is attracting companies from various sectors like aerospace, defence, automotive, and electric vehicles. We need the necessary manpower to ensure that our youths benefit and get employed by these companies. CoE will train students in a dedicated domain. Tancam will provide guidance to create the courses."
In a related development, the department had also introduced the Earn While Learn Diploma Programme last year, allowing students to gain employment during their course. This initiative aims to boost enrolment in diploma courses. New courses, such as the diploma in digital manufacturing technologies, were introduced in the academic year 2023-24 at five government polytechnic colleges in Jolarpettai, Uthangarai, Vanavaasi, Kadathur, and Kelamangalam.
The establishment of CoEs for advanced manufacturing in government engineering colleges is expected to significantly contribute to the state's skilled workforce and support Tamil Nadu's growing manufacturing sector.