ISS India signs an MoU with DSEU for skill development in the Facilities Management sector

Sets up a Facility Management Lab at the DSEU campus in Dwarka

ISS Facility Services India, a subsidiary of the Denmark-based global facility management services and workplace experiences leader ISS A/S (ISS Group) has today 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, 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 programs. We are happy that through our MoU with DSEU, we can contribute to the skill development of Indian youth for careers that can be highly rewarding. The students enrolled in BBA (Facilities & Hygiene Management) course will benefit from our expertise and will be able to get practical exposure through our FM lab on the campus.”

Ms. Corinna Refsgaard, Group People & Culture Officer, ISS A/Ssaid: “At ISS, we believe in working with, building, and developing the communities we serve. And what better way to do so than to help young students by giving them a strong foundation on which to build their careers. Our partnership with DSEU in their Capacity Building efforts will bring in experiential training to the young talents. The graduating students will form the talent pool for the rapidly growing market for well-trained Facilities Management Professionals in India and we look forward to building on this partnership with the DSEU.”

Prof. (Dr.) Neharika Vohra, Vice Chancellor, DSEU said: “Experiential learning has been our go to tool while emphasizing on the need of viewing higher education from the lens of teaching as per the industry and market needs. Collaboration of DSEU and ISS will support the students of Facilities Hygiene Management at DSEU gain hands-on experience. The Skill Labs that ISS is setting up for the students focuses on training them on emerging technologies in the hygiene management sector. We look forward to extending this learning experience for our students with the support of ISS.”

Prof. (Dr.) Rihan Khan Suri, Pro Vice Chancellor, DSEU said: “At DSEU, we have ensured that students are connected with industry partner relevant for the program they are studying. This comes with twin objectives – to provide a safe environment for the students to learn the skills and gain expertise in domains that are valued by the industry and secondly, to prepare them for the real work environment. With support from ISS, students at DSEU shall learn the essential skills which would make them Industry ready. Further, it is also humble for us to share that ISS shall also extend internship opportunities for students of Facilities & Hygiene Management along with the job opportunities upon graduation. On behalf of the University, I extend gratitude towards ISS and look forward to raising the standards for hygiene industry at higher education level”

ISS India FM Skills Lab at DSEU is a CSR initiative by ISS India to empower students to have better understanding of Facility Management as a profession. The lab will enhancethe mastery of cleaning excellence, help the students accrue practical skills and augment their decision-making ability using data, as well as heighten their understanding of the nature of science and science based targets towards generating a sustainable environment. To encourage the students to achieve more, ISS India is awarding 6 Scholarships to deserving students, of which two are for students from economically weaker sections of the society and one for a differently abled student.

Recognized by Great Place to Work Institute as a “Nation Builder” and ranked 6^th amongst Great Indian workplaces, ISS believes that People make places and places make people. We know that when we get things right, it enhances lives and makes the world work better – and that is what drives us to work together with DSEU.

As per ISS’s assessment and the macro-economic indicators, the Indian office space demand continues to grow, and ISS is well placed to meet our customers’ demands in India as per global standards using proven and innovative technology solutions. On the back of this growing demand, ISS is looking to increase its headcount in India to more than 70,000 ISS Placemakers in the coming few years.

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