LG Electronics signs MOU with ITIs; to recruit 5000 people

Thistie-up isto provide better placements to the trainees from the institute and to make the training programme as per the industry needs. The company aims to recruit 5000 people by the end of 2010 as a part of its branding strategy to focus on service and henceforth strengthen its after sales service. The MOU was signed between Mr. PK Tripathi, Principal Sect. Dept of Technical Training & Education Delhi Government & Mr Santosh Das, Customer Service Head- LG India.

As per the MOU, LG Electronics plans to cover 35 cities by end of 2009 which amounts to around 50 ITIs across these cities. Soft skill training by trainers will be given to improve behavioral competence of the students.

Speaking on the occasion Mr Ashok Kumar, Senior GM HR, LG Electronics said, We are very proud and honored for developing a long term association with one of the esteemed organization, This blending of academic curriculum with the practical industrial exposure extended by the industry in general and LG Electronics in particular, will definitely give the momentum for the technological development of our nation.

At this stage the company has already entered into agreements with the ITIs in the states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Assam, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Following the league are Punjab, Chennai, Tamilnadu, UP & Rajasthan which are in the process of signing the agreement.

Mr. Santosh Das, Customer Service Head- LG India further added, The customer service field will brace sweeping changes and this tie up is surely a quantum leap in the direction to match the best in the world, We at LG will make sure that there is continuous skill evaluation and up gradation by LG Training Academy

LG Electronics India is a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics, South Korea and was established in January 1997 in India. LGEIL has achieved a turnover of Rs 9500 crore in 2007.