Loyola Industrial Training Institute, Ranipet
| Loyola Industrial Training Institute, Ranipet | |
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| Type | Jesuit, Catholic |
| Denomination | All faiths |
| Established | 2003 |
| President | Rev. Fr. Dennis Ponnaiah SJ |
| Director | Rev. Fr. Richard SJ |
| Staff | 4 |
| Teaching staff | 9 [2] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Campus | 15 acres |
| Affiliation | Jesuit Chennai Mission |
Loyola Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Ranipet, was founded by the Jesuits in 2003 to educate marginalized youth of the Vellore District in Tamil Nadu, India, with vocational skills and eco-friendly consciousness.[3]
Chronology[edit]
The Jesuits of the Chennai Mission founded Loyola ITI in 2003,[2] at the invitation of the Catholic Bishop of Vellore and in pursuit of their own vision: to provide a need-based training for unemployed youth, along with an integral education.[3] Loyola is situated on 15 acres of land on the bank of the river Palar at Ranipet in Vellore District, 125 km west of Chennai and 25 km east of Vellore. Ranipet is an industrial town hosting companies like BHEL, EID Parry, Greaves, SAME (Tractors), and Malladi.[4]
The institution opened on 31 July 2003 with the name Loyola Technical Training Centre (LTC), offering two courses: electrician and two-wheeler mechanism. After being recognized by Tamil Nadu Open University and the Ministry of Labour and Employment under the State Council of Vocational Training pattern, the name of the centre was changed to Loyola Community College (LCC) and Loyola Industrial School (LISc).
- Oct 2005: Jubilee Building blessed by Rt.Rev.Dr. A.M. Chinnappa, SDB, Bishop of Vellore.
- June 2004: Jesuit residence completed.
- June 2005: hostel added.
- September 2005: fully equipped workshop building added.[2]
Courses[edit]
The syllabus of each trade is designed in consultation with industrial partners based on the need of the locality. All courses include life-coping skills, developmental English, and communication skills.
Eligibility for the following diploma courses is an 8th std pass:
- 2003: House Electrician, Two & Three Wheeler Mechanism;
- 2004: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Welding Technician;
- 2005: Four Wheeler Mechanism.
Eligibility for the following courses is a 10th std pass: M.R.A/C and MMV. [5]
Activities[edit]
Sponsored activities include games, group discussions, plays, developing charts, and quizzes; talent days and sports day; yoga for the residential students. Also a Leadership & Social Awareness Camp.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ mdusj.org
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Jesuit Chennai Mission". jesuitchennaimission.org. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Home". loyolaitiranipet.com. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ↑ "Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd". malladi.co.in. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ↑ "Courses". loyolaitiranipet.com. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ↑ "LASAC(Leadership And Social Awareness Camp)". Facebook. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
Coordinates: 12°52′10.23″N 77°35′33.81″E / 12.8695083°N 77.5927250°E
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