Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 2: Innovation in technology is taking the world by its stride. Innovation is definitely the fuelling force that can strengthen the economy of a country. Government of India also encourages innovation by its various initiatives. But sadly, young generation does not get enough opportunities to utilise their creative and innovative spirit. 'Aloysius Tech Fest' is an initiative of St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute which tries to plug this hole in the education system. The purpose of this initiative is to provide an opportunity to the students of the institution to get creative and innovative in the technical field. It is also aimed at kindling the spirit of innovation among the youth in general.
The initiative has been very successful and students have prepared innovative technical models by their research, creativity and innovation. For the benefit of the public, 'Aloysius Tech Fest-2022', a technical models exhibition has been organized on March 4 and 5 at St Aloysius Industrial Training Institute. The innovative technical models would be at display in the exhibition. “Our aim is to foster the innovative spirit among youth”, says Roshan D'Souza, principal of the institution. The exhibition is open for the public. Director of the institution Fr John D'Suza has requested students, youth, parents and general public to make use of this opportunity. “India has the highest youth population in the world. If our youth develop innovative spirit in their respective fields, it would add fuel to the growth of our nation”, he says.
About the ITI
St Aloysius ITI was established in 1981 to ear mark the Centenary Jubilee of St Aloysius Institutions. It was with the vision of uplifting the poor and lower caste of the society economically by empowering them with the technical skills needed for the industries. Run by the Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society (MJES), it has been a ray of hope to the under privileged. Being a unit of St Aloysius Institutions, it is well known for the quality of training imparted by highly knowledgeable and professionally trained staff. The institution is permanently affiliated to National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), New Delhi, Government of India.
The institution runs courses of one year and two years duration in the fields of Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Refrigeration & A/C , Dress making, Welding and Plumbing Technology
Collaboration with industries
The institution has collaborative partnerships with following industries for training and placement of students:
• M/S Hyundai Motors
• M/S TATA Motors
• M/S Jaquar& Co Ltd
• M/S Godrej Appliances
• M/S Selco Solar
Opportunity to get PUC certificate with ITI
St Aloysius ITI has registered itself with National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Hence, along with ITI training, students can also get PUC certificate. This is the added advantage for students who do not want to waste years in acquiring academic qualification. It will provide them vertical as well lateral mobility and enable them to pursue graduation if need be.