Aims & Objectives
Factories of the future shall draw innovations and knowledge from multiple disciplines of science and engineering thereby creating a demand of multifaceted professionals. This explains the heightened sensitivity in Industry and Academia to better educate, properly train and enrich the human capital of our country.
Automation Industry has been propelling economies internationally by enabling manufacturing and infrastructure to meet the growing needs across the globe. This cross disciplinary segment is the key to enhanced productivity, reliability and quality in multiple domains.
AIA Campus Connect program runs in collaboration with chosen engineering institutions. It offers two levels of engagement at undergraduate stage and one during post graduate engineering studies. The program creates Competency Development Centers at these institutions that engage students and academia for proliferation and promotion of contemporary & relevant education in Automation.
3 Pillars for an Effective Pan-India Footprint
Knowledge Infrastructure
Comprising an academic curriculum and supporting learning modules, training on modern Industrial equipment and introduction to contemporary practices and solutions. It is a cross disciplinary program which instills basic theory, equipment and integrated approach towards automation with relevant hands-on at various levels.
Physical Infrastructure
Comprising a network of academic partner campuses, and industrial sites to support practical and hands-on learning. It exposes the academia and students to the visiting industry experts and exposes them to relevant Industrial automation ware. It also provides for internships and creation of faculty consultancy centers, technology / solution incubation laboratories.
Management Infrastructure
Comprising a 2-tier assessment and certification process that ensures quality, sustainability and scaling up of the program. It provides a global benchmark for a PAN India evaluation and certification for entry level automation professionals.