Last Updated on August 29, 2022
Samsung has further strengthened its commitment to Nepal after signing an MoU with Tribhuwan University Institute of Engineering (TU IoE) to provide future tech skills to Nepali youth. The program is part of the company’s Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) CSR initiative.
The MoU was exchanged by Mr. Ken Kang, SWA Regional President & CEO, Samsung Electronics, and Dr. Shashidhar Ram Joshi, Professor & Dean, Tribhuvan University Institute of Engineering in the presence of Samsung Electronics Global President & Chief Financial Officer, Mr. HK Park.
Under this program, the participants will get training in Artificial Training, Big Data, Coding & Programming, and the Internet of Things.
Samsung says the program will help youth learn real job skills and in-demand tech skills. The skills will improve their digital literacy, learning abilities, creativity, and employability. The electronics giant believes the program will contribute to the development of a strong technology and innovation ecosystem in Nepal.
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Samsung to train youth on future tech skills under the SIC CSR program
“We are honored to partner with an institution as distinguished as Tribhuvan University Institute of Engineering. With the Samsung Innovation Campus initiative, we will enhance the technological skills of Nepalese youth in preparation for their entry into the workforce, training them in tech skills that are in high demand among businesses and have vast future potential,” said Mr. Ken Kang, SWA Regional President & CEO, Samsung Electronics.
With the launch of the Samsung Innovation Campus initiative, various courses will be available at the IoE. The courses include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Coding & Programming, and the Internet of Things. To be eligible for the courses, students must have prior knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and programming.
“At Tribhuvan University Institute of Engineering, we work on the convergence of talent, society, and business, which is why we consider it an exceptional opportunity to sign this MoU with Samsung that gives us access to the Samsung Innovation Campus initiative. This will help us realize our goal of impact on society and people through training and research,” said Dr. Shashidhar Ram Joshi, Professor & Dean, Tribhuvan University Institute of Engineering.
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Samsung launched its prestigious Samsung Innovation Campus program in 2019. It is part of the company’s global CSR vision of “Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People”. The program trains students and unemployed youth to be familiar with key technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution, such as AI and IoT. The globally leading electronics brand says the knowledge acquired through the campaign nurtures students to be the next generation workforce. Besides, the program also offers soft skills training to promote their employability and ability to bring their knowledge to life. It also develops problem-solving capabilities in students that enable them to become innovative thinkers.
As part of the courses under the program, students will also undergo a practical project component. In this, students will need to present projects of social significance in which AI, Big Data, Coding & Programming, and IoT play a key role.
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Samsung believes in using innovation to positively transform communities and create a better life for people through its CSR programs. The company says, “empowering youth through education is one of the best ways we can prepare our young people to boldly face the world of the future.”
What do you think of Samsung and IoE teaming up to train youth in tech skills? Would you be willing to grab the chance and benefit from the SIC program? Do share in the comments below.
