Chitkara University and Capgemini Launch Cutting-Edge Code Experience Center
Chitkara University, has partnered with Capgemini to establish the Code Experience Center (CEC) Lab on its campus. This collaboration underscores the strong and enduring association between Chitkara University and Capgemini, built on a shared vision of empowering students with the latest industry-relevant skills and bridging the gap between academia and the professional world.
Chitkara University is committed to ensuring that its students stay ahead of industry advancements by integrating cutting-edge technologies into its curriculum and providing experiential learning opportunities. Through strategic partnerships with global leaders like Capgemini, the university continues to equip its students with future-ready skills, enhancing their employability and preparing them for dynamic careers in the technology sector.
Capgemini, a global business and technology transformation partner, shares a long-standing and fruitful association with Chitkara University. As part of this partnership, Capgemini offers campus placements each year, providing talented students with direct access to employment opportunities. The newly launched CEC Lab will further enhance job prospects by offering cutting-edge training programmes designed to equip students with high-demand skills in the IT industry.
The Code Experience Center was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by several prominent dignitaries, including Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University; Vishal Gupta, Executive Vice President, FS ABL – Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance & Technology, Financial Services SBU India, Capgemini; Gautam Nehra, Executive Vice President, Banking Americas, Financial Services SBU India, Capgemini; Puneet Kumra, Vice President & Head, Early Careers Programme India, Capgemini; Amit Khurana, Senior Director, Head of Brand, Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing, Capgemini India; and Dr. Cavita Taragi, Pro Vice Chancellor (Industry Partnerships), Chitkara University.
During the inauguration, Dr. Madhu Chitkara acknowledged the valuable partnership between Chitkara University and Capgemini and commended the company’s contribution to shaping the future of students. She highlighted the university’s consistent efforts in providing world-class education and the significant role the newly established lab would play in helping students secure positions in top IT companies. She also emphasised the importance of equipping students with practical skills to meet industry requirements and succeed in the fast-evolving technology landscape.
Gautam Nehra, Executive Vice President, Banking Americas, Financial Services SBU India, Capgemini, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “The CEC Lab represents a significant step in strengthening our partnership with Chitkara University. By providing students with hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies, we are preparing them to make meaningful contributions to the industry. We look forward to witnessing the impact of this collaboration in shaping future-ready professionals.”
The CEC Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art resources, including audio-video equipment, six touch panels, meeting rooms, play areas, and a cafeteria, ensuring a comfortable and conducive environment for learning and collaboration. Industry experts from Capgemini will conduct hands-on training sessions for selected students. Once the initial training phase concludes, the lab will serve as a platform for other students to gain practical experience by working on live projects, further enhancing their employability.
The launch of the CEC Lab strengthens the partnership between Chitkara University and Capgemini, creating a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for success in the evolving IT landscape.
