Loyola Industrial Training Institute, Bangalore

Loyola Industrial Training Institute, Bangalore in India offers two-year programs as well as an array of shorter courses to prepare technicians for private practice and for industry. The Jesuits began this work among disadvantaged youth and it has grown into a trade school with diverse offerings.

History

Loyola ITI is a work of the Karnataka Province of the Society of Jesus. This society (the "Jesuits") were founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius of Loyola, who came from that castle town in northern Spain. The Jesuits began their educational efforts in Karnataka over 100 years ago, with a focus on the less advantaged youth. Loyola ITI originated with non-formal courses in areas like tailoring, carpentry, welding, and driving. In response to the need in local industry the present courses in Electronics and Motor Vehicle Mechanics were developed. The earlier courses were replaced by new non-formal courses in computer applications, automobile mechanisms, and refrigeration and air-conditioning.^[2]

Program

Loyola, Bangalore, boasts of minimal fees, good connections with industry, well-equipped workshops, a trades library with over 4,000 volumes, and free basic computer and AutoCAD training for the students. There is also a boys hostel and free lunch program for the needy, and a low-priced canteen. For more rounded human development, sports and extracurriculars are sponsored along with training and seminars for personality development. Visits to industries are arranged to get hands-on job training. Students are given driving instructions at reduced rates. Finally, there is a language lab to improve students' spoken English, along with an audiovisual room.

The school's motto is Lucet et Ardet, "Shine to Enkindle", referring to the mind and the heart.^[3]

Courses

An SSLC pass is required for admission to Electronic Mechanic and Motor Vehicle Mechanic.

Electronic Mechanic is a two-year course which prepares technicians to repair digital and audio-visual equipment, along with areas like missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls. Besides electronics equipment manufacturing companies, jobs are available in the areas of automobiles, solar power, LED lights, home appliances, and railways. Numerous corporations in India and abroad are hiring.

Motor Vehicle Mechanic is a two-year course to learn to repair vehicles and motors of all types, including electronic components. Graduates may be self-employed or employed by industries, including supervising assembly lines, inspection, and contributing to research and development.
A one-year version of this course trains Four Wheeler & Two Wheeler Mechanics in servicing engines, brakes, electric systems, and steering.

Computers offers various courses over the course of a year. Computer applications covers fundamental concepts of computer hardware and software as well as the applications Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and others, along with internet-based applications and ethical issues related to computers. Hardware and Networking covers installing and maintaining computer networks, desktops, and peripherals, including LAN and internet connections. Tally Solutions acquaints students with this accounting software. DIP & Web Designing teaches the creation of posters and brochures. AC & Refrigeration is another one-year course.^[4]

Industries that have partnered with Loyola include Yamaha^[5] and Ford India^[6] as part of the Motor Vehicle Mechanic curriculum.

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