Samsung Innovation Campus Certifies 350 Students in Emerging Technologies, Honoured by CM Yogi Adityanath

In the presence of Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, 350 students of Samsung Innovation Campus were certified in Future-Tech skills at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University. Know details here

Samsung Innovation Campus Certifies 350 Students

Samsung India’s flagship CSR initiative, the 'Samsung Innovation Campus' (SIC), concluded its courses on Coding & Programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) for students at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University. In a ceremony held on campus, the students were awarded certificates from the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. This initiative reinforces Samsung's commitment to supporting the nation by partnering with the government in its mission to upskill India and drive the #DigitalIndia movement.

A total of 350 students were awarded certificates across various future-tech domains, including 150 in Coding & Programming, 100 in Artificial Intelligence, 50 in Big Data, and 50 in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Samsung Innovation Campus Programme

As part of this program, Samsung will train 3,500 students across India in 2024. Top performers from the 2024 Samsung Innovation Campus will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1 lakh and will have the unique opportunity to visit Samsung's facilities in Delhi/NCR. During these visits, they will engage with and receive mentorship from Samsung's leadership team. Additionally, national course toppers will be rewarded with exciting Samsung products, including Samsung Galaxy Buds and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches.

“Samsung has been in India for around 29 years now and Uttar Pradesh has been a hub for manufacturing and research-led initiatives for Samsung during this time. We are a committed partner to the growth story of both India and Uttar Pradesh. Through Samsung Innovation Campus, our flagship CSR programme, we are committed to the mission of educating the youth of the nation in future-tech skills, which will strengthen our vision of powering Digital India,” said Mr. JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.

“Skill development of the youth is a key priority of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. We welcome this initiative by Samsung that will impart employment-oriented future-tech skills to our students. Samsung has been a strong partner of Uttar Pradesh for many years, and this programme will further strengthen our bond,” said Yogi Adityanath, Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

Samsung Innovation Campus

Samsung Innovation Campus provides comprehensive training in four key technology areas: AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. Students receive hands-on experience through capstone projects, along with soft skills training to enhance their employability. Participants in the AI course undergo 270 hours of theoretical instruction followed by 80 hours of project work, while those in the IoT and Big Data courses complete 160 hours of theory and 80 hours of project work. Students in the Coding & Programming course complete 80 hours of training and participate in a hackathon to apply their skills.

The programme spans eight educational institutions across four states. In the northern region, training centres are located in Lucknow and Gorakhpur, along with two in the Delhi NCR. In the southern region, encompassing Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, training centres are situated in Chennai and Sriperumbudur, as well as two in Bengaluru.

Throughout the program, participants will receive instructor-led blended training, combining both classroom and online learning. Enrolled youth will engage in classroom instruction and online courses while completing hands-on capstone projects in their chosen technology areas, including AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming.

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