- NIIT’s Skill development project in Republic of South Africa
felicitated with ‘Best Vocational and Skills Initiative of the year
Award’
- NIIT Imperia recognized as ‘Best Training to Working
Professionals’
- NIIT’s Mobile Science Lab wins ‘Best Innovation in Science
Education of the Year Award’
New Delhi, July 18, 2011: ICT enabled Learning Solutions by
NIIT, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT
Trainer, received commendation at World Education Awards 2011 - India’s premier
awards for global initiatives and excellence in field of education, at a
ceremony held on July 14, 2011 in New Delhi. The event brought together national
and international government organisations, private enterprises, civil society
& developmental organisations in India and abroad, who have transformed
educational practices into a sustainable social enterprise through innovation
and leadership.
NIIT’s unique skills development project in
KwaZulu Natal (KZN), Republic of South Africa, was recognised
as the ‘Best Vocational and Skills Initiative of the Year’ in
the Government Initiatives segment. NIIT NGuru’s Mobile Science
Lab, an innovative learning solution which integrates IT-led Science
Lab with classrooms, received the ‘Best Innovation in Science Education
of the Year’ award. NIIT Imperia, Center for Advanced
Learning, was recognised for providing the ‘Best Training to Working
Professionals’.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. P
Rajendran, COO, NIIT said “These awards are a recognition of NIIT’s
commitment towards creating and delivering innovative learning solutions which
make a powerful impact on the society. Governments, customers and students have
experienced the zeal at NIIT to innovate for a better tomorrow. ”
NIIT collaborated with the provincial government of
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa, to empower the youth by
launching an ICT skill development project in the region. NIIT set up learning
centres of excellence in the region, using Global Education Delivery model with
best practices as case studies. The programme also has the unique feature of
providing students Industry Internship in India and Africa, to give them
hands-on industry experience. This program shall directly impact 10,000 youth
learners over five years, with select students sent to India for
Internship.
NIIT NGuru’s Mobile Science Lab is a
portable laboratory that revolutionizes the way Science is taught and learnt.
The Lab makes teaching and learning of Science interactive, interesting and
enjoyable, by fostering higher order thinking skills like question posing,
inquiry, scientific thinking in students and also enhances their confidence.
Mobile Science Lab is also equipped with all standard applications such as
internet access, word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail to help students
tabulate, record and share their observations during an experiment.
NIIT Imperia - Center for Advanced Learning, offers quality
management education and customized learning solutions for organisations and
working professionals. It combines Executive Management Programmes from the most
prestigious institutions in the country, with NIIT's expertise in distributed
education programmes to provide a truly rich teaching-learning experience to
working executives and senior management.
The World Education Awards felicitate and acknowledge unique and innovative
initiatives in the field of education globally.
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s
largest IT trainer, offers learning and knowledge solutions across 40
countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the ‘Top IT Training
Company’ award successively for the past 18 years, since the inception of this
category. Rated among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, NIIT’s Individual
Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed programmes for students
seeking careers in IT - GNIIT, Edgeineers and Global Net Plus for IT
professionals.
NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 14,000 government and
private schools. The futuristic nGURU range for schools is a holistic education
package that comprises Interactive Classrooms (an embedded Teaching Learning
Material, that uses elements of interactivity, automation and web links
library); Math lab (technology tools that enable school students to learn and
explore mathematical concepts); IT Wizard (equips the students with core
computer knowledge and IT skills); and Quick School (an Education Resource
Planning solution for school management).
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced Learning, offers
Executive Management Education Programmes in association with Indian Institutes
of Management (IIMs) at Ahmadabad, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, IMT Ghaziabad and
IIFT Delhi.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI), formed by NIIT with
equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers programmes 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 programmes in relevant areas. This is a part of NIIT
Institute of Process Excellence Limited, 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.
NIIT delivers a tailored combination of catalog learning products, technology
and services through Element K offerings. These include: vLab®: hands-on labs,
instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries, technical
journals, and KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management platform.
Ushering in a new model in higher education is the not-for-profit NIIT
University, established in 2009 with a vision of being the leading centre of
innovation and learning in emerging areas of the Knowledge Society. Nestled in
the foothills of Aravali, in Neemrana, Rajasthan, the picturesque 100 acres
fully residential green campus has been developed as an institute of excellence
based on the four core principles of providing industry linked, technology
based, research driven, seamless education.
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