Hindusthan Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, has been recognised as a “Center of Excellence for Youth Empowerment” under the Infosys Foundation Finishing School for Employability initiative, in association with ICT Academy.

The recognition enables the institution to train students through a Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence.

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Marking this significant recognition, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in association with the ICT Academy, inaugurated the CSR Initiative of Infosys Foundation – Phase III: Finishing School for Employability for final-year students.

As part of the initiative, a 100-hour Skill Development Training Programme will be offered to enhance students’ technical competencies, professional skills, employability and industry readiness.

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Bala Murali, Senior Manager, ICT Academy, served as the Resource Person for the inaugural programme. Addressing the students, he highlighted the importance of skill development and industry-oriented learning for building successful careers.

Natarajan, Principal, Hindusthan Institute of Technology, presided over the programme and emphasized the importance of providing students with emerging technology skills and industry-relevant learning opportunities.

The Certificate of Membership, issued on 05 August 2026, formally recognizes Hindusthan Institute of Technology as a Center of Excellence for Youth Empowerment to train students in Artificial Intelligence under the Infosys Foundation Finishing School for Employability.