Ericsson, TSSC launch 5G skilling initiative for ITI students
Ericsson has partnered with the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) to launch a nationwide skilling initiative aimed at training 10,000 Industrial Training Institute (ITI) students in 5G infrastructure deployment and emerging telecom technologies.
The initiative reflects the growing demand for a future-ready telecom workforce as India accelerates the rollout of 5G infrastructure, fibre connectivity, and next-generation digital services. It also highlights the increasing convergence between telecom networks, AI, IoT, automation, and digital infrastructure ecosystems.
As part of the programme, Ericsson and TSSC will establish 10 advanced Ericsson ITI Labs operating through a hub-and-spoke model across approximately 100 ITIs nationwide. These labs will provide students with hands-on exposure to real-world telecom infrastructure and network deployment environments.
The training programme will include specialised modules focused on 5G network deployment, wireless infrastructure management, FTTH (fibre-to-the-home) systems, active network installation, and telecom field operations. Students will undergo a 60-hour curriculum aligned with evolving telecom...
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