NU inks MoU with MIDC Skill Centre, students to get industrial training

Nagpur: With Nagpur University (NU) signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the MIDC Skill Development Centre, students are set to gain practical industrial training alongside academic degrees. The agreement was signed at the NU's Jamnalal Bajaj Administrative Building in the presence of vice-chancellor Manali Kshirsagar.Under the agreement, students enrolled in professional courses will be able to complete their compulsory internships at the MIDC Skill Development Centre and earn academic credits for technical training. University officials said the initiative will provide students with hands-on industrial exposure, improving their employability and practical skills.The initiative will also be implemented through the university's Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (DLLE), enabling students to participate in personality development, entrepreneurship, skill enhancement, and community-oriented programmes. Officials said the collaboration would help bridge the gap between industry and education while nurturing leadership, communication skills, and social awareness among students.The MIDC Skill Development Centre, operated through EduSpark, offers practical-based training in logistics, CNC programming, AI and business intelligence, mobile device management, GST and Tally accounting, and refrigeration and air-conditioning assembly operations. The centre also provides soft skills and communication training.According to officials, the centre's placement cell actively assists trained students in securing jobs in reputed industries located in industrial estates. Dr Mankar expressed confidence that the collaboration would help Nagpur emerge as a hub of skilled manpower while opening new employment opportunities for university students.