Bengaluru, August 06, 2025: Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) celebrated the convocation of its 16th batch, recognizing the achievements of 200 students, including 60 Regular TTTI students and 140 from the Toyota Kaushalya program. The convocation ceremony, held at TTTI’s Bidadi campus, underscored the institute’s continued commitment to skilling rural youth through industry-relevant and holistic technical education.
Dr. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), graced the event as Chief Guest and lauded the graduating students. “It is an honour to be a part of this important milestone in the lives of these bright young individuals. The Toyota Technical Training Institute stands as a symbol of what dedicated industry efforts can achieve in the field of skilling. TTTI’s focus on rural empowerment, practical learning, and excellence in training is truly commendable. These graduates represent the aspirations of a new India—technically skilled, resilient, and ready to shape the future. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to each graduate and applaud Toyota’s enduring commitment to nation-building through skill development,” he said.
TTTI marked the occasion by announcing strategic partnerships through three new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening the skilling ecosystem. The MoU with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) will support content development, certification, and the establishment of a Center of Excellence for electronics sector trainees. Another MoU with the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) will enhance training and certification for trainers and students in key automotive roles. Additionally, seven private ITIs in Karnataka signed agreements with Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) to bolster regional skill development.
Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “As part of our unwavering commitment to nation-building through skill development, Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) has been consistently transforming rural youth into world-class, competitive technicians. Our graduates, now over 1,400 strong, have brought pride to the nation by excelling at prestigious global platforms like WorldSkills. In parallel, Toyota is also supporting the development of over 80 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Karnataka to strengthen the broader skilling ecosystem.”
He added, “Recently TTTI also added Auto IT Skill Training in the curriculum to equip students in software, mobility area of automobiles. We are the first ones to introduce this kind of program to the technician’s category. We remain committed to gender diversity by encouraging women to join the technical workforce. Empowering Futures: around 1,25,000 individuals skilled and industry-ready through our commitment to excellence in Skill Development.”
TTTI’s programs include a three-year Regular Program and a two-year Toyota Kaushalya Program under the Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) initiative. The curriculum blends theoretical education with On-the-Job Training (OJT) in core areas like Vehicle Assembly, Welding, Painting, and Mechatronics. Students receive multiple certifications including the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), ASDC Certificate, JIM Certificate, and a Toyota Certificate of Completion. As of August 2025, TTTI has graduated 1,417 students and currently trains over 1,050 students.
Graduates from the institute have achieved notable success in international competitions, including medals at WorldSkills events in Brazil, Abu Dhabi, Russia, Germany, and France. The latest cohort continues this legacy, symbolizing the growing role of industry-led skilling in India’s manufacturing and development goals.
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