MSBTE has signed an MoU with CII to enhance global employability of diploma students by preparing them for jobs in countries like Germany and Japan. The initiative will focus on skill development, language training and industry alignment to help students meet international standards and adapt to global work environments.

Mumbai: In a move aimed at enhancing global employability among technical students, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Mantralaya. The agreement was formalised in the presence of Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Dada Patil.

Global Employability Focus

The initiative seeks to prepare diploma students from Maharashtra for employment opportunities in countries such as Germany and Japan, where there is a growing demand for skilled manpower. Speaking at the event, Patil emphasised the importance of equipping students with not just technical expertise but also language proficiency and cultural understanding.

“Students aspiring to work abroad must be trained in the language, culture and work practices of the respective countries. Special emphasis will be laid on German, Japanese and Russian language training to improve communication skills and help students adapt to international work environments,” he said.