Over 60 students from rural Karnataka graduate from Toyota Technical Training Institute

Earlier this month, Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) celebrated its fifth convocation ceremony and conferred academic degrees to 64 students from rural Karnataka for successful completion of its three-year training course (2011-2014).

The event was attended by Vikram Kirloskar, vice-chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), Shekar Viswanathan, vice-chairman, TKM, Naomi Ishii, managing director, TKM, and other senior dignitaries from the company.

As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, the learning programme at TTTI provides an opportunity for intelligent students from Karnataka, who are unable to opt for higher education, and trains them to be skilled technicians in auto manufacturing and plant administration thereby increasing their employment prospects.

The three-year rigorous academic course at TTTI consists of a comprehensive, full time training in automobile assembly, automobile paint, automobile weld and mechatronics. The courses involve training at TKM plant where students are given practical training of applying the world- renowned Toyota Production System to various manufacturing processes.

The curriculum is designed to be a complete learning experience, with basic subjects and recreational activities being included in addition to imparting knowledge on automobile manufacturing. The purpose of this technical training institute is to offer students an opportunity to acquire special skills of ‘Monozukuri’  or skilled manufacturing.

“We at Toyota Kirloskar Motor believe that true talents shouldn't be handicapped by financial constraints. I congratulate all the students for their outstanding performance and wish them all the very best for their future. Many students from the earlier batches have joined us and are doing very well on the job. We hope that these bright young minds will not only make good cars but also become good citizens of the society,” said Naomi Ishii, managing director, TKM.

TTTI, which currently has 422 students, was set up in 2007 as a part of TKM's social initiatives. The first batch of students from TTTI received their academic degrees in 2010. Most of the students who have graduated from TTTI have been inducted at TKM and group companies. The institute is a fully residential school providing education free-of-cost to the students, who are also given a stipend. Deserving students receive fellowships in addition to the stipend. TTTI students can also appear for the NAC exam, after which they are eligible to work in any industry including government service or even explore opportunities overseas.