Rockwell Automation, ICT Academy Roll Out Skill Development Program for Students
Rockwell Automation, a world leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, in collaboration with ICT Academy, has launched the Youth Empowerment Program. This initiative is designed to boost the employability of young talent across India through specialized skill development.
The training initiative is set to benefit 550 students from arts and science streams across 11 institutions in Delhi NCR, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The program is focused to equip students with essential skills in emerging technologies like AI, Data Analytics, and Robotic Process Automation.
Speaking on the initiative, Dilip Sawhney, managing director, Rockwell Automation India said: “The Youth Empowerment Program reinforces our commitment to inclusive education and sustainable community development. By equipping students with future-ready skills, we’re shaping a stronger, more resilient workforce for India.”
Delivered through ICT Academy’s Center of Excellence, the training program bridges the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. It provides students with hands-on experience and certifications in high-demand domains.
Suresh Babu, Associate Vice President, ICT Academy, said: “The training program has been thoughtfully designed to build industry-ready talent. ICT Academy remains committed to driving impactful initiatives, enabling both industry and academia to derive lasting value from such CSR programs.”
This collaboration reflects Rockwell Automation’s broader commitment to building a skilled talent pool and driving socio-economic progress in the communities it serves. By empowering students with practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge, the company is helping shape a more capable and competitive workforce for the future.
The Youth Empowerment Program will be implemented in institutions including Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science, Tagore Arts and Science College, Sri Venkateswaraa College of Technology, and Jeppiaar Engineering College in Chennai; AMC Engineering College, Sambhram Institute of Technology, KLE Society’s Degree College, and RNS First Grade College in Bengaluru; as well as KIET Group of Institutions in Ghaziabad, Maharaja Surajmal Institute in Delhi, and GVM Institute of Technology and Management in Sonipat.
