Press Release

Freudenberg Training Centre introduces

Electrician trade as new course
More than 400 young people have successfully
completed vocational training
Nagapattinam,

September

29,

2016.

Freudenberg,

the

values-based technology group, works continuously to

fulfill the promise of its global brand positioning statement:
Freudenberg best serves its customers and society. The
Freudenberg Training Centre in Nagapattinam, India which
lies at the heart of Freudenbergs Corporate Social
Responsibility initiative in India recently launched an
electrician course as part of its training program. The
course aims to train young people from disadvantaged
backgrounds and help them earn a sustainable livelihood.
Classes for the academic year 2016-17 started for all courses.
For the first time, 21 students have been enrolled for the
Electrician trade. The Centre currently offers courses in Welder,
Machinist, Fitter, and Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV).
The curriculum involves industry-relevant vocational training
along with life skills such as fluency in English and computer
literacy. The duration of the training is two years. Minimum
eligibility criteria include a pass certificate in 10 th board or
equivalent and an age requirement of between 17-40 years.
An application for Electrician trade approval was submitted in
April 2016. An inspection by authorities nominated by the quality
council of India on behalf of the NCVT (National Council for
Vocational Training, a department of the ministry of employment

and training, Government of India) took place in May 2016. Final

approval for the course was received recently.
We recognized that skills development is essential as part of the
drive to build on Indias socio-economic infrastructure. Bridging
the critical gap between manpower availability and employability
is important to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities, said
Georg Graf, Regional Representative India.
We took a holistic approach in our efforts and are ensuring not
just job-oriented training which is provided at a fraction of the
cost to underprivileged young people, but we are also helping
those people who have been trained to find employment through
our partnerships with industry. We have significantly scaled-up
our training capabilities over the years, he added.
400 students have graduated from the Freudenberg Training
Centre with 90 percent of those trained securing jobs
immediately

with

various

organizations

including

reputed

corporate houses like TVS Motors, Renault-Nissan and Ashok

Leyland among others. Freudenberg Groups India businesses
have also recruited many students.
The Freudenberg Training Centre (FTC) is well-known in the
area, especially for the services it promotes. This in turn shows
that the work taking place in Nagapattinam is definitely improving
the lives of the residents in the region.
Having achieved reputation and recognition, it motivates us to
produce even better facilities for the students. We are also
encouraging girls to join the course, said Graf. In order to create
a congenial atmosphere for girl students to join and study at the
Freudenberg Training Centre, two female training officers have
also been appointed recently. This has resulted in a batch of girls
joining the Electrician trade course.

The Centre itself was originally established back in 2008,

following the devastating tsunami which hit South East Asia in
2004. Freudenberg made it a point to give back to society
through the provision of training for young people, opening up
opportunities for them to help themselves, at the same time as
boosting the regions economy.
About Freudenberg in India
Freudenberg has held business ties with companies in India for more
than 90 years. The Group employs some 2,800 associates at 50
locations. Freudenberg in India recorded sales of Rs. 1,553 crore in
2015. For further information please go to www.freudenberg.in.
About the Freudenberg Group
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its
customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations.
Together with its partners, customers and the world of science, the
Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies, and excellent
products, solutions and services for more than 30 market segments
and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components,
nonwovens, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products, IT services
and the most modern cleaning products.
Innovation strength, strong customer orientation, diversity and team
spirit are the cornerstones of our Group. Commitment to excellence,
reliability and pro-active, responsible action belong to the company's
core values lived for more than 165 years. In 2015, the Freudenberg
Group employed over 40,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide
and generated sales of more than 7.5 billion Euros (including pro-rata
consolidation of 50:50 joint ventures). For more information, please
visit www.freudenberg.com.
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