- NDMC partners with NIIT for ICT Education in 29 Municipal Schools
New Delhi, April 7, 2009: NIIT, leading Global Talent
Corporation, and capital’s civic body, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have
entered into an agreement to provide ICT Education in 29 Municipal Schools in
the city.
As per the initiative, NIIT will train the Teachers, and offer computer aided
education to 11,500 students from 29 Municipal Schools in the capital. The
customized training program will be offered to students from Classes 6th to 12th
initially for a period of one year.
Speaking on the association, Ms. Mamta R Agarwal, Director (Education), NDMC
said, “The Chairman, NDMC is constantly striving to make our schools the
best in education and facilities. In this regard, we have partnered with NIIT
for this project to provide the best of computer education and training to our
students.”
According to Mr. L. Balasubramanian, President-School Learning Solutions,
NIIT, “NDMC’s initiative for encouraging computer education for children
belonging to lower socio-economic strata of the society is laudable. NIIT’s
customized training programs will open new vistas of teaching and learning for
Municipal School staff and students, and will integrate technology in
teaching-learning process”.
NIIT will set up computer labs furnished with hardware and connected
accessories inside NDMC and Navyug Schools; offer training on Computer Science
and Informatics Practices for +2 level students; and offer basic computer
education programs for students of Classes 6th to 10th.
The new program uniquely positions NIIT to become the only training company
in India to offer comprehensive ICT education in over 9,500 Government,
Municipal and Private schools across the country.
NIIT programs are designed to enable students to acquire skills necessary for
the knowledge economy in their pursuit for higher studies and gainful
employment. NIIT’s computer aided education programs provide effective learning
environment for children, with special tools to promote critical thinking and
analytical skills leading to student centric learning.
Recognizing the potential of Information and Communication Technologies to
transform the teaching –learning process in the non-formal and formal education
space, and its potential in changing the way teachers and learners gain access
to knowledge and information, NIIT’s ICT in Education initiative focuses on
using IT to enhance the reach and quality of teaching and learning.
For over a decade, NIIT has worked with Governments of Andhra Pradesh, Assam,
Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and West Bengal to offer computer education in
schools. Additionally, NIIT has also partnered with many private schools in the
country to help students discover the pleasure of learning through computers.
About NIIT
NIIT, Asia’s No. 1 IT trainer and leading Global Talent Development
Corporation, offers learning and knowledge solutions to over 5 million students
across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT,
the Top IT Training Company Award 2007. Rated among India’s Business Superbrands
2008, NIIT’s Individual Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed
programs for students seeking careers in IT - GNIIT, Integrated ANIIT for
Engineers (IAE), and Advanced Technology Programs for IT professionals.
NIIT offers turnkey IT integration program for schools. NIIT has provided
computer-based learning to over 9,500 government and private schools.
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced
Learning, offers Executive Management Education Programmes in
association with Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmedabad, Indore and
Kolkata.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI), formed
by NIIT with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers programs for
individuals and corporates in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for Process Excellence, addresses the
increasing demand for skilled workers in the business and technology services
industry by providing training programs in relevant areas. This is a part of
NIIT Institute of Process Excellence, a NIIT-Genpact venture.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers integrated
learning solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design, content
development, delivery, technology, assessment and learning management) to
Fortune 500 companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training corporations
and Publishing houses.
Element K delivers learning solutions for customers and
partners through a tailored combination of catalog learning products,
technology, and services. The offerings include: vLab®: hands-on labs,
instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries, technical
journals, and KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management platform.
NIIT
together with Element K is now the first and the best choice for comprehensive
learning solutions, worldwide.
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