Federal Bank to start skill academy in Kochi

Selection will be based on merit and financial capability of students

Federal Bank will start a pilot skill development academy in Kochi which will impart highly demanding courses like plumbing system design & technology courses to meritorious students.

The entire fees and infrastructure for the program will be borne by the Bank.

Selection towards the skill academy will be based on merit  and financial capability of the student.

The initiative will facilitate eligible candidates to successfully complete the courses with international certification and make them employable for opportunities both in India and abroad.

Through this initiative, the Bank will become part of the skill development mission initiated by Government of India to up-skill millions of students and make India a hub for skilled workforce.

Bank has tied up with SB Global Education Resources as its implementing partner for the first such project to be launched shortly.

The course will be certified by IAPMO (International Association for Plumbing and Mechanical Officials), which is recognized across the world. The course duration would be 3 months, bank press release said.