Mercedes-Benz India has signed an MoU with the prestigious Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) on Monday to provide the one-year Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechatronics course (ADAM).
ADAM, an initiative by Mercedes-Benz India, is propagated among students with the help of educational institutions.
The Mechatronics training school at Mercedes-Benz India started in 2006, provides trained service personnel and engineers to the industry. To address this requirement, the carmaker and its dealership network joined hands to start the programme and train students to address technology and innovation requirements. Only 20 students qualify to take the course per batch. Since its inception, 660 students have completed the programme and placed within the Mercedes-Benz network and automobile industry.
Shekhar Bhide, Vice President - Customer Services, Mercedes-Benz India, said programmes like ADAM are essential for imparting practical knowledge and skill development along with world-class training and understanding of cutting-edge technology on par with global industry standards.
“We are glad to collaborate with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU). With this association, we are extending our commitment to support the governments’ skill development initiative and will provide an appropriate platform to aspiring students to prepare for a bright career in the automotive industry,” he added.
Prof Neharika Vohra,Vice-chancellor, DSEU, said, “DSEU faculty as well as its students will greatly benefit from this highly advanced course and get insights from the field with a new perspective.”
“Many students have a childhood dream to work in distinguished automobile firms. Through this partnership, the University desires to provide a platform for students to achieve their dreams while also assisting them in getting their dream jobs,” Vohra added.