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Carrier India signs skills development deal

INDIA: Carrier India and Jamia Millia Islamia’s (JMI) University Polytechnic are collaborating to create a centre of excellence for HVAC skill development.

This initiative, driven by Carrier and in collaboration with the United Way of India, an NGO dedicated to the development of skills in India, aims to redefine HVAC skill development and empower a workforce for the future. 

The agreement was formalised at a ceremony at JMI’s Vice Chancellor’s office, attended by senior leaders from Carrier India, JMI and United Way of India.

“This Centre of Excellence is our way of contributing to India’s skill development ecosystem by providing students with the tools, knowledge and resources they need to succeed in the dynamic HVAC industry,” said Carrier India MD Sundaresan Narayanan.

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