Core Projects signs MoU with Gujarat Knowledge Society
11 Oct 2010
Core Projects and Technologies Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Knowledge Society (GKS) to impart job-oriented skill upgradation courses to students from colleges across Ahmedabad and Surat districts.
Under the MoU, Core will roll out skill development courses across 18 verticals in the two zones, namely, Ahmedabad and Surat, which together have over 400 colleges. These colleges cater to a total of around 80,000 to 100,000 students, the company said in a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
With this, tie-up, Core has taken a small but significant step towards educating and enhancing the employment potential of youth in Gujarat, the filing noted.
"Education is an important part of an individual's upbringing and a step towards fulfilling one's dreams. At Core, we see this MoU as a tremendous opportunity to cater to the demands of the job market by empowering the youth with the requisite skills leading to excellent job opportunities," said Sanjay Mansotra, chairman and managing director, Core Projects and Technologies ltd.
"This association will help Core create visibility in the vocational industry and position itself as a multifaceted, quality-oriented training institution committed to the cause of bridging the skill gaps across various industry segments at a national level," he added.
" Core will extend full support to GKS in implementation of its skill enhancement goal for government-sponsored candidates, especially those from economically-backward areas," the release said.
