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Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers
TypePrivate Vocational Education Institute
Established2008
Location
Mumbai
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Maharashtra
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India
CampusUrban, rural
AffiliationsMaharashtra State Board of Vocational Education Examination, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, University of Wolverhampton, Pearson
Websitewww.ragc.in

Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers is a private vocational education and training (VET) institute.[1][2] The institute is located on four campuses across Dahanu, Thane, Bengaluru and Rishikesh in India. Established in 2008, Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers is one of the pioneer in Vocational Education in India.[3]

History

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Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers was established in 2008 as a corporate social responsibility initiative of the Rustomjee Group, a real estate developer in Mumbai.[4] Since its inception, RAGC has trained over 1 lakh students.[5]

Accreditation and partnerships

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Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers is affiliated with Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education Examination, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, University of Wolverhampton and Pearson. The institute has also partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation.[6][7]

Campus

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Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers

RAGC Dahanu: It was started in 2012 and affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education Examination (MSBVEE) in 2013. The campus is expanded in 5 acres located in Dahanu East. It offers full-time / part time programs in automobile, electronics, business, construction, and hospitality management.

RAGC Thane: Founded in 2014, Thane campus of RAGC is located in the industrial zone of Wagle Estate. It offers Full-Time Programs in Automobile, Electrical, Construction, and Business and offers Part-Time Programs in Multi-Skill Technician – ELBS, Construction Site Supervisor, and Automotive Mechanic.

RAGC Bengaluru: Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers partnered with Prestige Group, as a part of Skill India Mission, to set up the Rustomjee Prestige Vocational Education and Training Centre in Bengaluru, in 2017.[8] The campus offers corporate training to employees in Mechanical and Electrical sector. It also offers higher national diploma in construction and the built environment accredited by Pearson.

Automobile Lab at RAGC Dahanu
Automobile Laboratory at Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers, Dahanu

RAGC Rishikesh: RAGC partnered with Shri. Swami Purnanand Vidya Niketan Samiti to start a centre in Rishikesh in 2018. It offers short term vocational training courses for Pastry Chef and Multi Skilled Technician.

Academic departments

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The institute has 4 academic departments offering certificate, diploma and degree programs. These are:

Leadership

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  • Boman Rustom Irani, Chairman and managing director of Rustomjee Group
  • Percy Chowdhry, Director of Rustomjee Group

Awards and recognition

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Impact

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Social

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Skill Cluster, a division of Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers was started in 2015 with an aim to take the benefit of vocational skills to the masses for immediate employment. Skill Cluster has been supported by National Skill Development Corporation, Maharashtra State Skill Development Society, Uttarakhand Skill Development Mission, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited and Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India.[13]

Corporate

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Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers Corporate Training Program was introduced to support industry members by providing gainful skill training to their existing/new employees.[14] Over 300 employees have been upskilled under this program.

References

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  1. ^ "Dahanu Rustomjee Academy Hotel Management Students Prepared 100 Ft Long Pizza". abpmajha.abplive.in. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Rustomjee Academy For Global Careers: Enhancing The Employability Quotient Of Young India". www.thehighereducationreview.com. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Rustomjee Academy For Global Careers: Enhancing The Employability Quotient Of Young India". www.thehighereducationreview.com. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  4. ^ Hunarr. "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers in Thane West, Thane – Hunarr.co.in". Hunarr. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  5. ^ "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers-Maharashtra- CSR Organization profile". csrbox.org. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Rustomjee Group signs MoU with NSDC to skill workforce". content.magicbricks.com. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  7. ^ "National Skills Development Corporation Appoints CREDAI". India Today. P. T. I. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  8. ^ "For the right home building skills". The Hindu. 8 September 2017. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  9. ^ admin. "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers (RAGC) & Fortune Park Galaxy – Member ITC hotels group collaborate to provide Career Guidance at Workshop in Vapi". Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  10. ^ "CREDAI launches first all-women masons' batch in Chhattisgarh". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  11. ^ "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers Celebrates 'World Youth Skills Day' - PRN India News - Webindia123.com". news.webindia123.com. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
  12. ^ THSC (26 November 2018). "Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council 's 2nd National Training Partners Meet 2018 on 26th November 2018 at Delhi. @OrionEdutechPvt List of award winners and their categories. 1. Best training partner – RPL – Rustomjee Academy for globa careerpic.twitter.com/CoJFN9tgcY". @skillthsc. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  13. ^ "Press Releases – CREDAI | CREDAI". credai.org. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  14. ^ "Rustomjee Academy for Global Careers (RAGC) holds RPL Convocation". National Skills Network. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2019.

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