1. Are there any plans to introduce any new
courses?
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In the near future FDDI wish to
launch two new academic programmes in the field of Digital Marketing &
Luxury Retail. At FDDI we are also planning to launch Part Time/weekend
programmes for Executives working in the concerned industry. These programmes
will also benefit our Alumni who are already working on senior positions in the
corporates.
2. From which countries do you have international
students at FDDI? Which courses do they usually opt for?
Yes we have students from Ethiopia,
Nigeria, Nepal and Bangladesh. One batch of students from Philippines also
attained Training from FDDI.
Further, FDDI provided overseas
training & consultancies in the following countries, Nepal , Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Ethiopia, Botswana.
Our ongoing International Projects
include :
· Twining programme at LLPTI, Ethiopia – Training the trainers, Developing curriculum and Designing customized programmes based on the need of the industry.
· Six months technical training programme in Leather incubator of LEA at Botswana for entrepreneur development.
· Productivity development programme at Bangladesh.
· Master Service Agreement with NIKE Inc. USA for training of technical staff serving various domains across the globe.
The role of the Corporate and Public
Relations has been changing with continuous expansion
of FDDI and with increasing number of Centres and students
across all FDDI campuses.
In
order to maintain transparency and to ensure adherence to the policies and for
proper administration, the roles and responsibilities have been de-centralized
at two levels that is overall Head Office CORPORATE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS level
and Regional CORPORATE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS level. There are teams at all
campus levels which maintain the students and company data for placements and
internships and reports to the head office.
All
campuses also participate in mass recruitment drives held
at NOIDA and Chennai during bulk hiring so that our students get
equal opportunities in sitting for all big brands. FDDI has made it's
presence and branding within the industry with most of the alumni at topmost
positions that the companies have become regular recruiters with FDDI. We have
100% placement record and strive for the higher packages and profiles for our
students. Reputed companies like Reliance( Brands and Retail), Woodland,
Landmark, Major Brands, Red Tape, Mirza, Globus, Pantaloons, Bata, Tata, Tommy
Hilfiger etc vy for the initial slot for screening of the student
4. Do you
also rope in some experts from abroad to train students in various aspects of footwear design?
The Institute's strong alliance with leading international institution /
organization such as The University of Northampton, UK, LDT, Nagold-Germany,
ARS Sutoria-Italy, University of Pirmasens & PFI-Germany etc. ensures
international level of training in the campus and extends the scope of Student
/ Faculty exchange programme.
5. What is the USP of FDDI across the country?
FDDI campuses located at Noida, Fursatganj, Chennai, Kolkata, Chhindwara,
Rohtak, Jodhpur and Guna are spread over a sprawling area of more than 15 acres
with lush green lawns, fully Wi-Fi campuses, modern lecture theatres,
state-of-the-art air conditioned labs, world-class auditorium, air-conditioned
library etc. Separate modern hostel accommodation for boys and girls are also
available with separate dining hall and common rooms at these campuses.FDDI has
a distinct presence not only in higher education, but, also in the spheres of
Industrial Consultancy, Research and Development and Training of Active
Industry Professionals.
The syllabi, training software and teaching
materials of FDDI are prepared by the renowned international experts and
organizations such as Southfields College-UK, PFI-Germany & senior
professors of IIM- Ahmedabad and FMS-New Delhi. The Institute has an impeccable
track record of 100% placement for all its pass outs in major Multinational and
Indian companies. FDDI alumni include VP’s and CEO’s of some of the renowned
companies. FDDI students have been
placed globally in countries like USA, UK, Germany, Hong Kong, Egypt, China,
Singapore, UK, Middle East, Sri Lanka, Kenya etc. The reputed MNCs & Indian
companies in Retail, Fashion & Footwear namely Louis Vuitton , Calvin Klein, Reliance,
Lifestyle, Puma, Nike, Lacoste, Ritu wears, Mudra Garments, Carlton London,
Aditya Birla and many more every year visit FDDI and recruit graduates from
FDDI.
6. What is your vision for FDDI five years from
now?
· To retain the premier position globally in Leather Goods, Apparels,
Fashion Footwear & Footwear Retailing.· To ensure International Standardized Training to 5,000 high end professionals by the year 2016-17 & target to train 10,000 high end professionals (technocrats, designers, managers, merchandiser) by the year 2021-22 through the campuses.
· To train 2 Lacs fresh workers (unemployed youth) per year and induct them in the Industry.
· To seek the status of Institute of National Importance for FDDI for value addition in the programs conducted.
