GUVI, a company nurtured by IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad, has initiated a program aimed at training one hundred thousand engineering students in Tamil Nadu. This comprehensive training will be provided through a series of hackathons, empowering students with valuable coding skills and practical experience.
Called ‘Naan Mudhalvan-Tamil Nadu Coders Premier League’ (NM-TNcpl), the Company has partnered with the ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Anna University and the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation.
The NM-TNcpl is a series of online and offline hackathons, which over three months will provide a platform for ambitious engineering students of Tamil Nadu to exhibit their coding skills while gaining valuable upskilling opportunities, completely free of cost. Through this hackathon series, students will attempt to solve the problem statements of various departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu and provide innovative tech solutions to tackle them.
This innovative initiative was inaugurated by Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hon’ble Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Government of Tamil Nadu, on October 6, 2023, at Anna Centenary Library, Chennai.
GUVI empowers career aspirants for IT and software jobs through self-paced learning tech courses, ZEN class career programs, and other vernacular EdTech services. The Company has created an online platform for students to learn in their mother tongues and also offers specialised IT courses to upskill and make them ‘job ready’.
The KSR Educational Institutions in Tiruchengode, and Annapoorana Engineering College in Salem, among other colleges, have partnered with GUVI to be the nodal centres in launching this Massive Hackathon series.
Highlighting the importance of this initiative, Arun Prakash M, Founder and CEO, GUVI, said, “NM-TNcpl is a milestone in our journey to empower the youth of Tamil Nadu and beyond. I have always believed in the transformative power of technology and education. Our team has started this journey with a mission to make quality tech education accessible to all, and NM-TNcpl is a testament to our commitment.”
Arun Prakash M added, “The NM-TNcpl not only offers a competitive environment for coders but also provides numerous opportunities, including cash prizes worth ₹2 Lakhs and internships for the top-performing teams. Moreover, NM-TNcpl is designed to focus on trending technological themes like Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Full Stack Development.”
Free Upskilling Courses: Participants gain access to free premium courses from GUVI, enabling them to hone their skills at no cost. This free opportunity promotes inclusivity, making education & skills accessible to a wide range of students.
Expert Mentorship: Those who qualify for level 1 will receive mentorship from experts in top product companies, ensuring quality guidance, and access to greater opportunities
Showcase Talent: The program shortlists top-performing teams, giving them a platform to showcase their talents in technology and programming
GUVI’s NM-TNcpl has top companies and market leaders as hiring partners, providing students valuable exposure to potential employers in the tech industry
Networking Opportunities: Participants get to engage with like-minded individuals and industry experts, expanding their professional network
Rewarding Prizes: Besides the learning & competing experience, this grand event offers cash prizes and internship opportunities, making it rewarding in multiple ways for participating teams with outstanding excellence.
Speaking about this initiative, Balamurugan Palaniswamy, Co-Founder, GUVI, said, “GUVI has always believed that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves a chance to excel in the tech world. NM-TNcpl embodies this belief by offering a level playing field to all participants, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunity for the young generation of TN.”
Navigating through the registration process is the first step towards unlocking all that TNcpl has to offer. Further, adding up to three participants will constitute one team.
Once the registration is confirmed, the participating teams should prepare for the upcoming hackathons and make the most of the upskilling courses as well as mentorship that is enhanced through the Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) offered by GUVI to the college faculty.
Courtesy : IndiaToday