Sekisho Corp to set up Japan Desk at Amity University to help students get jobs in Japanese companies
NEW DELHI: Amity University has joined hands with Sekisho Corporation Japan to establish the Japan Desk at its campus in Noida, NCR of India, to enable the students to get placements in Japanese companies. The new arrangement would help the university develop a talent pipeline at its campuses to meet the high demand for young talent in Japanese companies. For this Amity University has signed an MoU with Sekisho Corporation Japan. Sekisho Corporation, Japan, founded in 1908, began with the sales of petroleum products and the company is recruiting young talent who can work towards the growth of the company.
The Japanese delegation was led by Mesaki Seki, President, Sekisho Corporation, and the other members comprised Kiyotoshi Araki, Corporate Planning Chief, Sekisho Corporation, Masafumi Handa, Ms. Do Thi Thu Thuy and Ms. Eshna Sachdeva from Corporate Planning Team, Sekisho Corporation.
Mesaki Seki, President of Sekisho Corporation, Japan, said, “In Japan, 80% of the population goes to universities and only 20% go for jobs after school. The MoU signing ceremony is extremely significant and is of a large magnitude, marking the beginning of fostering close ties with India. Sekisho Corporation is looking forward to working closely with Amity University and nurturing future leaders who can immensely contribute to the development of both countries. Though the partnership has been initiated in an online mode, we are looking forward to physically working with Amity students and building a fruitful association. We are extremely grateful for this opportunity and excited to work together for a brighter future for both countries, thereby strengthening the India- Japan relationship.”
Highlighting the significance of signing the MoU, Dr. Atul Chauhan, Chancellor of Amity University, stated, “In Indian culture, guests are treated like Gods and therefore the presence of the esteemed dignitaries from Japan is extremely significant for us. For any relationship to be nurtured, the values between the two entities must be in sync, and Amity shares a lot of common values with Sekisho Corporation. Amity has a passion for nurturing young talent, and this relationship will be highly successful since both organizations believe in giving back to society. This is a visionary initiative by Sekisho Corporation and Amity which will lead to empowering both the organizations. Employability is the most important aspect at Amity and Amity leaves no stone unturned to ensure that the students are placed at the best organizations in India and abroad. Amity treats its students like its own children and the partnership will be immensely beneficial for the students who will become future leaders, in all areas.”
Presenting an overview of the Amity Education Group, Dr. Gurinder Singh, Group Vice Chancellor, Amity Universities, averred, “More than 250 Amity students have been placed at top Japanese Companies including Sekisho Group. Amity and Sekisho share a common philosophy of contributing to the improvement of local society and life with a global perspective. Amity University offers training and consultancy to leading Japanese companies including Maruti Suzuki where Amity is training Graduates Engineering Trainees. Japanese is one of the most popular foreign business languages taught at Amity across the programs and more than 1000 students at Amity are learning the Japanese language. Amity has collaborated with many renowned Japanese Universities as well and looks forward to many more associations together.
Presenting Amity Research and Innovation initiatives, Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President of Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation, stated, “Indo-Japanese collaboration can be witnessed in many areas including defence, technology, infrastructure and Amity shares a great relationship with Japan and many important dignitaries and leaders have visited Amity University in the past. Through this partnership, we look forward to nurturing future global leaders who will make both countries proud.”
The delegation took a round of the Central Library, Amity Innovation Incubator, and Amity studio. Also present on the occasion were Dr. M.K. Pandey, Director, Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Sanjeev Bansal, Dean FMS, Amity Business School,. Anjani Bhatnagar, Deputy Director, Amity Technical Placement Centre and other senior faculty members of Amity.
