Global AV industry’s apex body AVIXA has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women’s University in Mumbai with a view to strengthening academic collaboration, and paving more opportunities for students to explore careers in the global audiovisual industry.
The partnership brings forth the initiatives taken by SNDT Women’s University on women’s education and empowerment, and with AVIXA’s global expertise this strategic collaboration will work towards imparting industry knowledge, emerging AV trends and practical learning opportunities to students. This agreement also provides a prospect to look at AV as more than just a technology-driven sector.
From designing immersive experiences and enabling hybrid collaboration to managing complex AV systems and shaping the future of digital experiences, the industry offers a wide range of career paths and possibilities.
This collaboration will help students explore initiatives across skill development, training, workshops, expert interactions, knowledge exchange and industry exposure by providing placement opportunity with leading organisations in AV System Integration and Manufacturing, based in the region.
AVIXA and SNDTWU will also curate a curriculum to help students gain industry knowledge, organize mentorship programs, industrial visits, and hands-on training opportunities, with different educational events aligned with evolving industry requirements.
“Education becomes truly meaningful when students can connect with reality and keep a check what they learn in the classroom with the world outside it,” said Dr Sachin Laddha, Director-Innovation, Incubation and Linkages, SNDTWU on the occasion. “We are glad to have this memorandum signed with AVIXA. More so, this initiative will help us create strong and greater opportunities for our students who aspire to further strengthen their career in the field of technology. “
AVIXA will also provide an ecosystem and equip our students to remain relevant as technology advances. This MoU also represents a shared commitment to building globally competitive talent from India, while creating greater visibility for the diverse career opportunities available within the AV industry.
“The AV industry has evolved significantly over the years, creating new opportunities and career paths,” Pang Yee Loy, Senior Director, Asia Pacific at AVIXA said, commending the initiative. “We want young professionals to understand the possibilities within this dynamic industry and have access to the knowledge, skills and exposure that can help them prepare for the future,” she explained. “Our collaboration with SNDT Women’s University is a step toward strengthening the bridge between the classroom and the industry, while encouraging more women to look at AV not simply as a technology field, but as a space where they can innovate, create and build meaningful careers.”
The holistic approach will foster entrepreneurial thinking of the students. Additionally, SNDT Women’s University and AVIXA will collaborate in disseminating knowledge through publications, research outcomes, and innovation success stories to keep AV students updated with the ground knowledge.
SNDT Women’s University has earned reputation as India’s first Women’s university in India as well as in South-East Asia. One of the Public Universities in Maharashtra, it was founded by Maharshi Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve in 1916 for the noble cause of Women’s Education in the country.
Headquartered at its main campus at Churchgate, the university operates from three other campuses at Juhu in Mumbai; Karve Road in Pune and Ballarpur in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra.
