OVERVIEW The International Automobile Centre of Excellence (iACE), was incorporated as a ‘Section 08 Company’ under the Companies Act 2013, by Government of Gujarat in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) with 50% equity stake each. iACE is established near Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The centre is a world class institute catering to ‘end to end’ training & development needs of the automobile ecosystem in India. The center hosts the latest ‘state-of-the-art’ infrastructure & technical labs to provide hands on learning experience. The institute draws upon the expertise of industry-academia collaborations with leading Indian & Foreign Partners for Knowledge & Technological relevance of Industrial Learning. VISION iACE will be the apex center for skill development for the automotive sector in India, utilizing modern technology and systems. The centre will cater to the entire value chain of the automotive industry encompassing areas such as: • Automotive Manufacturing • Automotive System iACE TRAINING PROGRAM - KEY FEATURES ● Industry designed curricula & ‘state-of-the-art’ learning resources of the automotive ecosystem to the participants ● Integrated internship opportunities and emphasis on employability skills and best practices of the industry ● Globally recognized certification to facilitate international mobility and multiple learning pathways Target segments for iACE have been identified as – Faculty of all technical institutes, Engineering graduates, and Diploma holders and entry-level professionals of the industry. iACE is envisioned to bridge the skill gap which is unmet by the current training ecosystem. We conduct an analysis of the educational course programs and can upgrade the course content and delivery model.