Media Release
Mangaluru, Apr 23: St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute in association with International Institute of Training (IIT) inaugurated the International Standard Skill Verification Centre on April 23 at St Aloysius ITI Auditorium.
The programme commenced with a prayer song which was led by 1st year electronic mechanic students.
Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ - rector, St Aloysius Institutions, Mangaluru was the president of the programme. U T Khader – speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly was the chief guest of the programme.
Karnire Sayeed Abdul Rahiman - expertise contracting company; Haneef Mohammed - expertise contracting company; Aboobacker Kanipoyil - businessman were the guests of honour. Fr John D’Souza SJ - director, SAITI; Dr Hasainali Mohammed K (Ashraf) - CEO, IIT; Roshan D’Souza - principal, SAITI; Noel Lobo & Wilson N - training officers, staff members, students and other dignitaries were also present.
A PowerPoint presentation was displayed regarding the skill verification programme.
Dr Hasainali Mohammed K (Ashraf) - CEO, IIT escorted the dignitaries to the dais. Roshan D’Souza, principal, extended a cordial welcome to the gathering.
The chief guest inaugurated the programme along with the dignitaries by lighting the lamp.
U T Khader, seaker of Legislative Assembly was felicitated.
Chief guest U T Khader addressed the gathering by saying, “I am happy to inaugurate the international standard skill verification centre today. For the past 44 years, this institution has been providing training to economically underprivileged students and has made a valuable contribution to the people of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Today, the IIT institution is awarding internationally recognised skill assessment certificates. I hope this institution becomes a trustworthy centre for the public. The youth are bringing pride to India today. There are many opportunities available for students who have received ITI training to secure employment. Therefore, patience and dedication play a very important role in student's lives.”
In his presidential address, Fr Melwyn Pinto SJ said, “Today’s event may be small, but the step taken by this institution is a significant one. The students currently undergoing training at this institution should secure employment and must come forward to help other students as well. With the support of ITI-trained students, industries and the nation of India can achieve development.”
Thrisha, Staff - ITI proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was compered by Robin Vas, JTO. The programme concluded by singing the National Anthem.