Mumbai, 7th August 2025: Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) celebrated the convocation of its 16th batch of students, marking another significant milestone in its mission to skill and empower rural youth through world-class training in advanced manufacturing practices. A total of 200 students—comprising 60 Regular TTTI students and 140 Toyota Kaushalya course students from rural Karnataka—were honoured during the ceremony for successfully completing their holistic development journey across Knowledge, Skill, Body, and Attitude.
The academic honours were bestowed upon the graduates by the esteemed Chief Guest, Dr. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, renowned aerospace engineer and former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The event saw participation from Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), Toyota Technical Skill Academy – Japan, Toyota Indonesia Academy, and representatives from senior leadership of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Toyota Group Companies and Suppliers, fostering meaningful knowledge exchange amongst all who participated in the event.
As part of this year’s convocation, Toyota Kirloskar Motor also formalised strategic collaborations to enhance the skilling ecosystem through three significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs):
An MoU exchange with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) will facilitate certification and content development for TTTI and external trainees in the electronics sector. ESSCI will support the development of new course content, help establish a Center of Excellence, and enable short- and long-term certified programs aligned with the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).
An MoU with the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC) will focus on the training and certification of Trainers, Assessors, and students in key automotive job roles. This partnership aims to bridge the critical skill gaps by strengthening trainer capabilities and advancing the automotive skilling ecosystem.
Additionally, seven private ITIs across Karnataka entered into an MoU with TKM to collaborate on skill development and training support. These include; Shree Mahaveera Education Societies: Shah Dham ji Jadhav ji Chheda Pvt ITI (Hubballi), Sir Siddappa Kambalagi Memorial Pvt ITI (Gadag), Shri Jagadguru Thontadarya Pvt ITI (Dambal), Sri Hombegowda Pvt ITI (Channapatna), Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Pvt ITI (Chamarajanagara), Shri Sindagi Shanthaveera Pattadyakshara Pvt ITI (Moratagi) and Gurunank Dev Pvt ITI (Bidar)
Since its inception in 2007, Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) has remained committed to equipping rural youth with advanced technological knowledge and holistic development to create industry-ready professionals. With a consistent 100% placement record, TTTI graduates have secured promising opportunities not only in Karnataka but also across India and in international markets. The Toyota Kaushalya program, introduced in recent years, has been well-received for its innovative ‘Learn and Earn’ model that integrates theoretical learning with On-the-Job Training (OJT). As part of the Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM) initiative, TTTI also imparts Japanese-style manufacturing practices, further aligning with the Government of India’s ‘Skill India’ Mission.
TTTI ensures inclusive access to education by offering free, fully residential training to economically underprivileged girls and boys from rural Karnataka. Its rigorous and holistic approach has enabled students to earn accolades at premier platforms such as India Skills and World Skills competitions. The institute’s residential programs focus on all-round development—covering knowledge, technical skills, and physical and mental well-being—making TTTI a sought-after center of excellence in technical training. The three-year Regular Program and the two-year Toyota Kaushalya Program are both designed around the pillars of Body and Mind, Skill, and Knowledge, with training offered in core trades such as Vehicle Assembly, Welding, Painting, and Mechatronics. As of August 2025, TTTI has successfully graduated 1,417 students and currently trains over 1050 students at its Bidadi campus.
Speaking at the occasion, Chief Guest Dr. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation said, “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.”
Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President -Finance and Administration- Toyota Kirloskar Motor, “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. Our programs are aligned with leading certifying bodies such as the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC), Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), and the Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing (JIM), ensuring high-quality, industry-relevant training for India’s youth. 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.”
Graduates received multiple certifications, including the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), ASDC Certificate, JIM Certificate, and a Toyota Certificate of Completion, equipping them for wide-ranging career opportunities. Of the total 1,417 TTTI alumni, 481 have joined Toyota Kirloskar Motor, with others placed in group companies, supplier organizations, and overseas roles.
Students from TTTI have also brought international acclaim to India, earning accolades at global platforms such as the World Skills Competition—including 1 Medallion (Brazil 2015), 1 Bronze & 1 Medallion (Abu Dhabi 2017), 1 Medallion (Russia 2019), and 2 Bronze medals (Germany 2022). Additionally, in 2024, TTTI students won the Medallion of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing, & Mechatronics at the World Skills Competition 2024 held in France.
As TTTI celebrates the achievements of its 2025 graduating cohort, the institute reaffirms its commitment to nurturing skilled professionals who will drive India’s manufacturing growth and contribute meaningfully to national development.