CTE, UP technical education department to promote IT, cybersecurity education

NEW DELHI: The consortium for technical education (CTE) and the technical education department of Uttar Pradesh have signed an agreement to promote awareness, enhance employability skills, and stimulate innovation in information technology and cybersecurity. As per the partnership, both parties will collaborate in instrumenting socio-economic development via IT education and digital skill training programs.

The CTE will set up and operate a centre of excellence in IT and cybersecurity. The CTE will also design courses and curriculum with the help of industry subject experts. The programmes will include interactive video-based courses, virtual labs and hands-on workshops, deploying industrial experienced instructors at CoE, providing joint certification, arranging optional industry certification, conducting faculty development programmes and offering internship opportunities.

Expressing optimism about the collaboration, UP principal secretary M Devaraj said, "This partnership between DTE and CTE enhances skills in emerging technologies in IT and Cybersecurity. By leveraging the expertise of both parties, we aim to create a dynamic workforce and foster innovation in Uttar Pradesh."

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CTE director KA Alagarsamy highlighted the organisation's commitment to skill development. "We are delighted to collaborate with DTE to steer the digital awareness strategies and cultivate research and innovations in the information technology and Cybersecurity arena. Our joint efforts will empower participants with industry-relevant skills and contribute towards the competitiveness and economic growth of the nation," he said.

CTE chief strategy officer Shri Sairaman Srinivasan said, "This agreement underscores our shared commitment to driving socio-economic development through education and innovation. By working together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and contribute to the growth of the IT and Cybersecurity sectors in our Country."