Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers
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| Type | Private Vocational Education Institute |
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| Established | 2008 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban, Rural |
| Affiliations | Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education Examination, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, University of Wolverhampton, Pearson |
| Website | www |
Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers is a private vocational education and training (VET) institute.[1][2] The institute is located on four campuses across Dahanu, Thane, Bengaluru and Rishikesh in India. Established in 2008, Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers is one of the pioneer in Vocational Education in India.[3]
History
Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers was established in 2008 as a corporate social responsibility initiative of the Rustomjee Group, a real estate developer in Mumbai.[4] Since its inception, RAGC has trained over 1 lakh students.[5]
Accreditation and partnerships
Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers is affiliated with Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education Examination, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, University of Wolverhampton and Pearson. The institute has also partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation.[6][7]
Mission
Skill over 5 Lakh youth to be employable and coach them to become entrepreneurs.
Vision
To give a generation of Indian World-class skill-sets, go beyond mere employment opportunities, create an entrepreneurial spirit and promise them a better future.
Campus
RAGC Dahanu: It was started in 2012 and affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education Examination (MSBVEE) in 2013. The campus is expanded in 5 acres located in Dahanu East. It offers full-time / part time programs in automobile, electronics, business, construction, and hospitality management.
RAGC Thane: Founded in 2014, Thane campus of RAGC is located in the industrial zone of Wagle Estate. It offers Full-Time Programs in Automobile, Electrical, Construction, and Business and offers Part-Time Programs in Multi-Skill Technician – ELBS, Construction Site Supervisor, and Automotive Mechanic.
RAGC Bengaluru: Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers partnered with Prestige Group, as a part of Skill India Mission, to set up the Rustomjee Prestige Vocational Education and Training Centre in Bengaluru, in 2017.[8] The campus offers corporate training to employees in Mechanical and Electrical sector. It also offers higher national diploma in construction and the built environment accredited by Pearson-put part time programs also.
RAGC Rishikesh: RAGC partnered with Shri. Swami Purnanand Vidya Niketan Samiti to start a centre in Rishikesh in 2018. It offers short term vocational training courses for Pastry Chef and Multi Skilled Technician.
Leadership
- Boman Rustom Irani, Chairman and Managing Director of Rustomjee Group
- Percy Chowdhry, Director of Rustomjee Group
- Kavi Luthra, Vice President of Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers
Award and recognition
- Best Vocational Training Provider at UK-India Skills Forum Awards 2010 by FICCI and UK India Business Council[9]
- Awarded A+ Grade by the Government of Maharashtra
- Best All India ITI in 2011-12 by Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Directorate General of Employment & Training
- Best Regional – Western India in 2011-12 by Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry and The Directorate General of Employment & Training
- Excellence in Skill Development, CREDAI Conclave 2017-18[10]
- Best initiative in vocational and skill training at National Education Awards 2017 - ABP News
- Finalists in the Times of India Social Impact Awards, 2011[11]
References
- ^ "Dahanu Rustomjee Academy Hotel Managment Students Prepared 100 Ft Long Pizza: Current News: Latest News, Photos, Videos, Live updates and Top Headlines on Dahanu Rustomjee Academy Hotel Managment Students Prepared 100 Ft Long Pizza". abpmajha.abplive.in. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- ^ "Rustomjee Academy For Global Careers: Enhancing The Employability Quotient Of Young India". www.thehighereducationreview.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- ^ "Rustomjee Academy For Global Careers: Enhancing The Employability Quotient Of Young India". www.thehighereducationreview.com. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ Hunarr. "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers in Thane West, Thane - Hunarr.co.in". Hunarr. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers-Maharashtra- CSR Organization profile". csrbox.org. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ "Rustomjee Group signs MoU with NSDC to skill workforce". content.magicbricks.com. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
- ^ June 17, P. T. I.; June 17, 2016UPDATED:; Ist, 2016 18:40. "National Skills Development Corporation Appoints CREDAI". India Today. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
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- ^ admin. "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers (RAGC) & Fortune Park Galaxy – Member ITC hotels group collaborate to provide Career Guidance at Workshop in Vapi". Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- ^ "CREDAI launches first all-women masons’ batch in Chhattisgarh". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- ^ "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers Celebrates 'World Youth Skills Day' - PRN India News - Webindia123.com". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 2019-05-07.