GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Young India Skills University (YISU) to enhance aviation skill development for the youth of Telangana. The partnership will provide various aviation training programs and certifications, specially designed to strengthen workforce skills and meet the growing demands of the aviation industry.
YISU is an initiative by the Government of Telangana aimed at addressing skills and employability gap within the state and nation. This futuristic initiative aligns with the state’s strategic vision to strengthen workforce skills, create job opportunities for youth, boost economic growth and attract economic development. YISU will combine classroom coaching with hands-on industry-driven training to equip students with the skills needed to meet the changing demands across sectors, including the aviation sector. The university’s key features include robust industry partnerships and a commitment to ongoing innovation with regular curriculum updates reflecting emerging industry trends, highlighted a release.
Speaking on the partnership Mr Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GHIAL, said, “The aviation industry is in need of a huge talent pool of skilled professionals. This partnership will empower our youth to meet the industry demand equipping them with necessary skills for the aviation sector. This initiative will foster skill development and address talent gaps leading to employment opportunities for the youth in the state”.
“For imparting higher order skill sets of the aviation sector through professionally curated courses, a collaborative effort between GMR and YISU would be immensely fruitful to the students of the state. The technical skills with academic credits gained would also ensure vertical pathways for students, along with immediate employment avenues in the growing aviation sector,” said Mr V. L. V. S. S. Subba Rao, Vice Chancellor, Young India Skills University, Telangana.