In a landmark move towards enhancing global educational opportunities, SRM University-AP has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japan’s Forum Engineering Inc. and Cognavi India Private Limited. The agreement aims to foster collaboration in providing students with career opportunities in Japan’s thriving engineering sector.

The signing ceremony, which took place at the SRM University-AP campus, brought together key representatives from all three parties. The MOU outlines a comprehensive operational framework, detailing the roles and expectations of each participant, and sets a clear roadmap for successful partnership.

As per the agreement, SRM University-AP will be responsible for identifying and providing the names and qualifications of students eligible for employment opportunities in Japan. This initiative marks a significant step in promoting international career pathways for students, particularly in engineering fields. Cognavi India will act as an intermediary, facilitating communication between SRM University-AP and Forum Engineering Inc., which will ultimately be responsible for hiring and selecting candidates for positions within its organisation.

“The collaboration with Forum Engineering Inc. and Cognavi India reflects our commitment to expanding our educational impact and providing our students with global career opportunities,” said Dr MS Vivekanandan, Director of Corporate Relations and Career Services, SRM University-AP. “We are excited about the potential of this partnership to transform the lives of our students.”

Forum Engineering Inc., based in Tokyo, is a well-established entity in the engineering sector, known for its innovative solutions and skilled workforce. The company expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, emphasising its dedication to attracting talented graduates from SRM University-AP.

Through this partnership, we aim to bridge the gap between education and industry, creating pathways for talented individuals from India to thrive in Japan’s dynamic work environment.

Cognavi India, playing a crucial role in this partnership, will ensure that the processes of recruitment and selection are streamlined and effective, guaranteeing that both students and the partnering companies benefit from this initiative.

The MOU signifies a progressive step forward in enhancing educational collaborations between India and Japan, as well as reinforcing SRM University-AP’s position as a leading educational institution committed to student success on a global scale.

This agreement not only paves the way for students to gain valuable international experience but also fosters cultural exchanges that can lead to broader professional networks and opportunities in the future.

Creating a roadmap for learning and constantly upskilling oneself is essential to achieving career growth and stability. The interactive session conducted on July 06, 2024, by the Directorate of Alumni Relations and the Directorate of CR & CS emphasised this very requirement. The alumni of the institute, Mr Rajesh Yemineni, B.Tech. CSE Class of 2024, currently working as a Program Associate at Wells Fargo, and Ms Uppuluri Vaishnavi, B.Tech. CSE Class of 2024, Associate Software Engineer at Service Now, delivered a wonderful session with participants leaving with pro tips to crack interviews and designing their own roadmap to success by choosing their specialisations and courses.

The talk helped students create a comprehensive roadmap to ensure a structured approach to learning. Prioritisation of topics with a focus on DSA, DBMS, OS, and CN was discussed to build a strong foundation in core CSE subjects. The alumni also encouraged students to practice coding problems and projects, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios to gain practical experience and build a portfolio.

The alumni also shared tips and tricks for overcoming interviews and flying with passing colours. From breaking down complex problems to practising coding problems and projects, these insightful tips ensured that our students would be ready to take on their desired career paths. Staying updated with industry trends and advancements to remain competitive in the job market was also prioritised.

The session concluded with the alumni encouraging students to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves, pushing beyond current limits to achieve growth and success and developing a growth mindset.

SRM University-AP has signed an MoU with Human Resocia to facilitate employment and job opportunities for university students in Japan. This collaborative agreement partners HR to provide all the necessary facilities required for students to pursue career opportunities in Japan.

The MoU signing ceremony, organised yesterday, was honoured by esteemed individuals, including Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Dr M S Vivekanandan, Director of CRCS, Prof. C V Tomy, Dean SEAS, Mr Laxmanan Angu Raju, AGM of CRCS, Mr K Jotish Kumar, CEO of SRM Global, along with representatives from Human Resocia (HR) such as Mr Takeshi Tominaga, Mr Yuji Sakaguchi, Mr Taketo Fukuda, Mr Kagotani Takuya, and Mr Senthil Sellappan.

This Alliance between SRM University-AP and HR will primarily focus on recruiting students, providing Japanese language learning for recruitment in Japan as well as to identify opportunities where both entities can collaborate with Japanese universities or other relevant stakeholders of Japan be it academic or industry. With a goal to develop the employability and cross-cultural learning experience of students, this collaboration is all set for mutual growth and development.

Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, expressed his enthusiasm: “This strategic partnership with Human Resocia marks a milestone in our efforts to provide international career opportunities for our students in Japan. We are very excited about the prospects that this MoU brings, and we are committed to preparing our students for successful careers ahead.”

Human Resocia Co., Ltd. is a recruiting and dispatch company in Japan that has been established for more than 30 years. It specialises in helping individuals develop their careers as IT engineers in the nation. Their rich experience in understanding the evolving needs of job seekers and how to help millions of job seekers and lakhs of recruiters like no one else does makes them a perfect ally, and we are happy that they trust us on this step.

This MoU signifies a significant step towards empowering students of SRM University-AP to begin a promising career path in Japan. It reflects the University’s commitment to providing holistic opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.

SRM University-AP, with its uniquely curated “Destination Japan” program for its highly skilled Engineering & Non-engineering Students, is an initiative by the university to address the growing demand for human resources in Japan. The ‘Destination Japan’ program provides well-equipped engineers with valuable industry skills and well acquainted with Japanese culture. Under the programme, students are trained in the Japanese language, Japanese traditions, and work culture from the first year onwards, which helps them easily assimilate into the country’s workforce. The initiative also welcomes reputed companies from Japan to directly hire skilled engineering graduates from core engineering fields to enhance their manpower.

SRM University–AP has also signed MOUs with multiple universities in Japan for faculty & student exchange programs, collaborative R&D projects, Hi-tech & innovative labs and other academic initiatives complementing the “ Destination Japan “ program.

To further enhance this mutual alliance, the Director of Corporate Relations & Career Services of SRM AP, Dr Vivekanandan M S, has visited prospective companies and industries in Hamamatsu, Japan, during which he presented the stellar record of engineering graduates being nurtured at the varsity and the possible partnership for recruitment and employment.

SRM University-AP has also signed an agreement with the Shizuoka Government to foster Indo-Japanese academic and recruitment partnerships. These partnerships enable internships in Japanese organisations, admissions to universities for higher studies, and good career placement opportunities for their students in Japan.

Under the “Destination Japan” program, direct campus recruitment has begun with the visit of recruitment teams from two reputed Japanese companies, Forum Engineering Inc. and CRESCO Ltd., to hire proficient engineering graduates. This is a remarkable accomplishment for the university to ensure international placements for its students.

A recruitment team of four from CRESCO Ltd, including the Managing Director, and a team of two from Forum Engineering Inc. visited the university campus. The team included engineers, HR Executives and other professionals.

Many more Japanese companies are lined up for campus visits & recruitment in the coming months.

In an interaction with the recruitment teams from Japan, Mr Satoshi Iwami, MD of CRESCO, remarked, “As we are facing a shortage of IT engineers not only in our company but all over Japan, and with the SRM AP harbouring excellent IT engineers, we decided that an alliance would greatly benefit both parties.”

Ms Saho Funahashi, UI/UX Designer at CRESCO, said, “The students’ Japanese skills have impressed me. SRM University-AP has helped students understand the practical way of studying engineering through its impressive resources. This would greatly benefit them in a techno-driven country like Japan.”

Mr Mitsutaka Sekino, Operating Officer at Forum Engineering and Director of Cognavi India stated, “Due to the population crisis, the Japanese economy is getting weaker, but we believe hiring an able workforce from SRM AP to Japan will help improve the economy. We have come to hire excellent students from the university, and I’m greatly impressed by their proficiency in Japanese and their work attitude.”

Mr Masahiro Koizumi, Senior Executive Officer at Forum Engineering and Managing Director of Cognavi India, opined, “We, from Forum Engineering, have come here with the intention of recruiting high-skilled engineers. Furthermore, the clients of Forum Engineering, the manufacturers of electrical and mechanical equipment in Japan, have been facing a shortage of engineers. They desire Indian students to come to Japan and help resolve the problem.”

This program is guided and driven by SRM Global Consulting Private Limited, a consulting company of SRM Group established in Japan. Speaking on this, Mr Sankar Karunanidhi, Country Manager, SRM Global Consulting, mentioned, “SRM Group has had a long-standing relationship with Japan for over 25 years. This association has helped us design this unique program and training for our university students”.

This flagship initiative by SRM University-AP is helping Japan alleviate its labour shortage in various industries. Highly skilled graduates from India can get lucrative placements in Japan, ensuring a good work-life balance and career growth opportunities. SRM University–AP, continuing its success of placing students in Japan with the dedicated program and the team behind Destination Japan, envisions placing a minimum of 120 Highly Skilled students in Japan year-on-year.

Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Prof. Manoj K Arora, said this remarkable venture by the two parties would enrich the student’s academic experience, moulding them into global citizens with exceptional industry acumen. “We have established a prolific alliance with Japan. We plan to extend our collaborations to place our students in Taiwan, Canada, Germany and other European countries,” stated the head of the institution.

The continuous dedication and support from the team’s leading both nations guarantee prospective Indian graduates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure their dream careers in Japan.