Second Batch of Students Graduate from Toyota Technical Training Institute

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Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) today conferred academic degrees to 62students – the second batch - on the successful completion of its 3 year training course (2008-2011).

• 62 students graduate from TTTI
• Students trained to be world class technicians
• 55% of students receive fellowships for academic excellence
• Students, industry-ready technicians on completion of training

Bengaluru, July 30, 2011: Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) today conferred academic degrees to 62students – the second batch - on the successful completion of its 3 year training course (2008-2011). The convocation ceremony was graced by Dr D.Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala. He toured the facilities at the institute and also spent time interacting with the students. The programme trains the students to be skilled technicians in auto manufacturing and plant administration thereby increasing their employment prospects.
The first batch was conferred upon their academic degrees last year in the gracious presence of Dr. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India. All the students have been inducted at Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
The academic course consists of a comprehensive, full time training in the following trades - Automobile Assembly, Automobile Paint, Automobile Weld and Mechatronics (a combination of mechanical and industrial electronics). The courses involve training at TKM plant where students are exposed to the practical experience of applying the world renowned Toyota Production System to the various manufacturing processes.
The curriculum is designed to be a complete learning experience, with basic subjects and recreational activities, being included in addition to imparting knowledge on automobile manufacturing. The purpose of this technical training institute is to offer students an opportunity to acquire special skills of “Monozukuri” (“skilled manufacturing”).
TTTI was established in 2007 as a part of TKM’s social initiatives.TTTI trains students from economically poor backgrounds, coming from various parts of rural Karanataka, who have the talent but cannot opt for higher education. The institute is a fully residential school providing education free-of-cost to the students. The students are also given a stipend. The deserving students receive fellowships in addition to the stipend. 55% of the students received fellowships for academic excellence this year. The institute not only trains students to be skilled workers, but also focuses on nurturing them to be good people.
TTTI currently has 190 students. Additionally, 64 students have been selected from the 3000 applications, received this year.
Furthermore, TKM will encourage potential graduates of Toyota Technical Training Institute to join the company as Team Members. “This is the second batch graduating from TTTI. All the students of the first batch have already joined us and are doing very well on the job. We wish these talented students contribute to the society through the manufacture of automobiles and hope that these bright young minds will not only make good cars but also good citizens of the society,” said Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director, TKM.
About TTTI :
Institute name Toyota Technical Training Institute
Location Outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Establishment August 2007
Principal Somanath Tarikere
Total Students 254
Visit http://www.toyotabharat.com for details

Overview of TKM
Company name -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director -- President: Hiroshi Nakagawa (TMC)
Established -- October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location --Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products -- Corolla Altis, Innova and Fortuner manufactured in India. Camry, Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Annual production capacity -- Approx. 80,000 units
Equity participation -- TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%
Number of employees -- Approx. 4,650 (as of end of 2010)
Land area -- Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area -- 74,000 m2

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant
Location -- On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products -- Etios Sedan and Hatchback Etios Liva (will go on sale in April 2011)
Start of production -- December 2010
Annual production capacity -- 70,000 units.
Visit http://www.toyotabharat.com for details