ISS India signs MoU with DSEU for skill development in Facilities Management sector
By Subrat Sarangi
New Delhi, Aug. 10: ISS Facility Services India, a subsidiary of the Denmark-based global facility management services and workplace experiences leader ISS A/S (ISS Group) has signed an MoU with Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) to train students enrolled in BBA (Facilities & Hygiene Management) Program. ISS India also inaugurated a Facility Management Lab at the DSEU campus which will complement the skill development process with the tools and technology required for the sector.
As part of this MoU signed on Tuesday, ISS will assist DSEU with curriculum advisory, faculty & staff development workshops, internships, and placement support along with 6 scholarships to high-performing and needy students.
The announcement was made by Mr. Jacob Aarup-Andersen, Group CEO, ISS A/S, and Mr. Aksh Rohatgi, CEO, and Country Manager, ISS India during the inauguration of the FM Lab. The inauguration was also attended by Ms. Corinna Refsgaard, Group People & Culture Officer, ISS A/S, Mr. Scott Davies, CEO Asia Pacific, ISS A/S, Mr. Søren N. Kannik-Marquardsen, Commercial Counsellor Embassy of Denmark, Prof. (Dr.) Neharika Vohra, Vice Chancellor, DSEU and Prof. (Dr.) Rihan Khan Suri, Pro Vice Chancellor, DSEU.
Mr. Jacob Aarup-Andersen,Group CEO, ISS A/S, said, “Being a rapidly growing market with expanding office spaces, India needs a skilled workforce to manage the workspaces of tomorrow. As a leading workplace experience and facility management company, we have a tremendous understanding of the sector, and I am happy that we are able to train the students from India to make careers in the Facility Management sector. The world of facility management is very enriching, and I am excited with the immense potential of ISS India’s partnership with DSEU.”
Mr. Aksh Rohatgi CEO, and Country Manager, ISS Indiasaid, “The Indian government has been focused on Skill Development and has been taking several measures to ensure that the youth acquire necessary skills through development