Autodesk and IIT Bombay Collaborate to Train Future Innovators
Friday, 15 November 2024, 15:00 IST
Autodesk partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), by which the parties decided to take things ahead with skill development for the future generation of engineers, designers, and innovators. It brings together Autodesk's industry expertise with IIT Bombay's strong foundation in education, research, and innovation. Together, they are developing top talent for India's future about technology and science.
Autodesk signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 18th February with Professor Ravindra Gudi, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations at IIT Bombay, by Steve Blum, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Autodesk. This partnership becomes an exciting addition to Autodesk's already undertaken student-preparation program, marking steps in readying students for bright careers in the rapidly transforming design and manufacturing industry. According to industry forecasts, Design and Make is expected to support 300 million jobs around the world and have a value of $30 trillion by 2027.
In support of developing the future workforce, Autodesk has long supported these fields with access to its software and training in technology. The company under this deal will continue the provision of free access to its solutions across sectors such as infrastructure, construction, water, manufacturing, and entertainment for more than 100 million students and educators at more than 160,000 educational institutions worldwide.
According to the company, over 5 million students in India use Autodesk's software in more than 14,500 secondary and post-secondary institutions. It recently concluded its support for students competing in WorldSkills and IndiaSkills 2024, a national competition where over 900 candidates vied against 61 competencies. As one of the global partners of WorldSkills, the engagement further underscores Autodesk's preparation of its students for future workforces.
Autodesk signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 18th February with Professor Ravindra Gudi, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations at IIT Bombay, by Steve Blum, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Autodesk. This partnership becomes an exciting addition to Autodesk's already undertaken student-preparation program, marking steps in readying students for bright careers in the rapidly transforming design and manufacturing industry. According to industry forecasts, Design and Make is expected to support 300 million jobs around the world and have a value of $30 trillion by 2027.
In support of developing the future workforce, Autodesk has long supported these fields with access to its software and training in technology. The company under this deal will continue the provision of free access to its solutions across sectors such as infrastructure, construction, water, manufacturing, and entertainment for more than 100 million students and educators at more than 160,000 educational institutions worldwide.
According to the company, over 5 million students in India use Autodesk's software in more than 14,500 secondary and post-secondary institutions. It recently concluded its support for students competing in WorldSkills and IndiaSkills 2024, a national competition where over 900 candidates vied against 61 competencies. As one of the global partners of WorldSkills, the engagement further underscores Autodesk's preparation of its students for future workforces.
