‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ – Samsung India’s flagship CSR programme – has concluded the Coding & Programming and Big Data courses for its first batch of 450 students in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, reiterating the brand’s commitment to being a strong partner of the country and working alongside the Government in its mission to skilling the country’s youth and powering #DigitalIndia.
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The students were awarded certificates at a felicitation ceremony attended by the State Minister of State for Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Rajani Tiwari alongside officials from Samsung and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI).
At the conclusion of the entire programme this year, the toppers from each domain will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1 lakh and will have the chance to visit Samsung’s facilities in Delhi/NCR. During these visits, they will have the opportunity to engage with and receive mentorship from Samsung’s leadership team.
“We at Samsung are committed to the mission of educating the youth of the nation in future -tech skills to be job-ready; the second season of Samsung Innovation Campus, our flagship CSR programme, reflects this dedication and provides youngsters with valuable training in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head of CSR & Corporate Communication at Samsung Southwest Asia. “Through this initiative, we want to empower the youth and create opportunities for them in future- tech domains, further boosting India’s growth story and strengthening our commitment to powering Digital India.
“It’s the Government of India’s vision to have a Skilled India,” stated Smt. Rajni Tiwari, speaking on the occasion. “I am confident that the second season of Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung’s CSR programme will make the youth of the State future-ready. By focusing on advanced technologies, it would also equip them with the tools necessary for professional growth in today’s digital world.
Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India, who was there on the grand occasion, commended the Korean Technology giant’s initiatives in the country. “With this programme, Samsung is reiterating its commitment to being a strong partner of India and working alongside the Government in its mission to empower the country’s youth and strengthen Digital India. This collaboration reinforces the shared vision of equipping India’s youth with the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. It is heartening to see the programme expand and reach a vast pool of young talent across the country, including those in remote areas.”
Samsung Innovation Campus offers in-depth training across four key technology areas — AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. Students gain hands-on experience through capstone projects and soft skills training aimed at boosting their employability. The AI course participants undergo 270 hours of theory training followed by 80 hours of project work, while those enrolled in IoT and Big Data courses receive 160 hours of theory training and complete 80 hours of project work. Participants in the Coding & Programming course complete 80 hours of training and take part in a hackathon. Samsung will train 3,500 students across India as part of this programme.
The programme covers eight educational institutions across four states. In the northern region, training centres are established in Lucknow and Gorakhpur, besides two in Delhi NCR. In the southern region, which includes Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, training centres are located in Chennai and Sriperumbudur, in addition to two in Bengaluru.’
During the programme, participants will continue to receive instructor-led blended classroom and online training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country.
Youth enrolled for the programme will undergo classroom and online training and complete their hands-on capstone project work in their selected technology areas in AI, IoT, Big Data and Coding & Programming.
They will also be imparted soft skills training to enhance their employability. The participants are being mobilized through ESSCI’s training and education partners across India. The approach includes a combination of offline and online learning, immersive hackathons and capstone projects, as well as expert mentorship provided by Samsung employees.
During 2023, Samsung Innovation Campus successfully trained 3000 students in future-tech courses. Samsung’s involvement in this initiative underscores its commitment to nation building through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in India. It complements Samsung’s other CSR endeavours, including Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. Through these initiatives, Samsung aims to empower future leaders of India by providing them with the necessary education and skills to drive meaningful change.
In yet another initiative in the State, the SIC certified as many 350 students at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University. The students were handed over certificates of completion by the State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a ceremony held on the University premises.
Senior Samsung executives and representatives from the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), which collaborated in training and mentoring the students were also present during the occasion.
Samsung will train 3500 students across India as part of this programme in 2024. At the conclusion of the 2024 programme top performers of Samsung Innovation Campus will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1 lakh and will have the chance to visit Samsung’s facilities in Delhi/NCR. During these visits, they will have the opportunity to engage with and receive mentorship from Samsung’s leadership team.
“Skill development of the youth is a key priority of the Government of Uttar Pradesh; we welcome this initiative by Samsung that will impart employment-oriented future-tech skills to our students,” the State Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. “Samsung has been a strong partner of Uttar Pradesh for many years, and this programme will further strengthen our bond,” he asserted.
“Samsung has been in India for around 29 years now and Uttar Pradesh has been a hub for manufacturing and research-led initiatives for Samsung during this time,” observed JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia. “We are a committed partner to the growth story of both India and Uttar Pradesh,” he asserted. “Through Samsung Innovation Campus, our flagship CSR programme, we are committed to the mission of educating the youth of the nation in future-tech skills, which will strengthen our vision of powering Digital India.”
