HR Learning: 2 Aug, 2024

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Jindal Stainless launches 2nd MTech batch of its employees with IIT Bombay

This unique collaboration is expected to enhance efficiencies across all levels of the manufacturing process. Jindal Stainless has kicked off the second batch of its fully-sponsored two-year MTech programme in steel technology. The programme is in collaboration with the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This unique collaboration is expected to enhance efficiencies across all levels of the manufacturing process and inspire innovative ideas for optimising the quality-cost-emissions mix.

 

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TCS employees dedicated 87.1 learning hours in AI

The company has also evidenced its involvement in over 200 GenAI projects and the acquisition of new deals worth $13.2 billion. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has established a formidable presence in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with employees dedicating an average of 87.1 learning hours in the fiscal year 2024 (FY24). This commitment is part of TCS’ broader strategy to enhance its capabilities in generative AI (GenAI). The company has evidenced its involvement in over 200 GenAI projects and the acquisition of new deals worth $13.2 billion. In an email to employees marking the beginning of FY2024-25, K Krithivasan, CEO, TCS, emphasised the company’s progress in building a world-class AI-ready workforce. The mail further highlighted the increase in average learning hours from 82.4 hours in FY23 to 87.1 hours in FY24. This growth spans all levels of the organisation, with senior employees also increasing their learning hours.

 

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Skillible launches SAMBAV to revolutionise tech education in India

Skillible, a company in experiential learning for emerging technologies, has launched an innovative initiative called SAMBAV, short forb Skillible’s Academic Model for Business-To-Academic Ventures. The programme aims to revolutionise technical education by seamlessly integrating academia with industry needs, creating a workforce adept at applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. The step comes in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. Skillible aims to upskill and reskill one million students and professionals in new-age technologies through this programme, ensuring they remain at the forefront of emerging trends and innovations.