June 15, 2007: College of Computing and Applied Software Engineering (CCASE), under the aegis of Rai Foundation, launched 3-months Database Administration (DB2) Program with IT giant IBM at their Faridabad Campus. The DB2 program will equip students with skills that help them successfully enter the job market after graduation. During the launch of the program, three-member delegation, headed by Country Lead – Education, Software Services Group, IBM, Ms Rashmi Bhargava, from IBM was present.

Executive Director-Rai Foundation, Ms Nymph Kaul said, “Today is a very momentous day at Rai Foundation. As the IT major IBM has chosen Rai Foundation, the largest network of professional colleges, to launch their DB2 program. This collaboration is a perfect example of Industry-Academia interface.” Ms Bhargava informed about the Career Education in IBM Software (CEIS) initiative. She said, “Rai Foundation is the first authorized CEIS study center in north India.” She also informed about the large demand of DB2 professionals and national and international career opportunities for these professionals.

Under the initiative, IBM has trained CCASE faculty to use IBM's latest software tools, which they would impart to the students. The program will enable young graduates with IT-orientation to have a hands-on experience in IBM software products – DB2, WebSphere Rational software testing tools and Tivoli. The mentors from IBM along with the faculty will closely monitor the work of the students. After the successful completion of the program the students will get Certified CEIS Professional Certificate.

The Information technology sector, in particular, is witnessing rapid changes and as a result the demand of skills in budding professionals is also fast changing. The industry is facing major crunch in terms of highly skilled professionals. This kind of partnership with industry leaders, such as IBM, helps in bridging the gaping demand and supply gap of professionals.

Rai Foundation is a non-profit body set up to address various socio-cultural concerns of India and its people. With India’s largest network of professional colleges and 10 campuses across the country, Rai Foundation is committed to make India a knowledge superpower. It nurtures talent by offering several scholarships to the meritorious and needy, especially underprivileged / orphan girls every year. Rai Foundation was the first in India to launch Rai OpenCourseware - FREE online study material - that made world-class higher education within the reach of one and all throughout the world.