Chennai, 29 Oct 2026: As part of efforts to strengthen vocational education and technical training across Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday handed over appointment orders to 673 newly recruited Junior Training Officers (JTOs) and inaugu rated skill training laboratories at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Guindy.
The newly appointed officers will be posted at Government ITIs across the State to provide technical and vocational training to students.
At the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the presence of the Chief Minister for setting up modern electrical labo ratories at Government ITI campuses at a cost of Rs.12.6 crore, with support from Schneider Electric.
Vijay also presented appreciation certifi cates to students who secured national-level first ranks in the All India Trade Tests.
He later inspected projects and exhibits displayed at the newly inaugurated labora tories, interacted with students and appre ciated their technical skills. He also posed for a group photograph with them.
Addressing the gathering, Vijay said equipping youngsters with industry-relevant skills was essential to improving their employment prospects. He reiterated the Government's commitment to strengthening vocational training and encouraging students to excel in technical education.
Labour and Skill Development Minister J. A. Mohamed Parvez, senior Government officials, ITI authorities and students participated in the programme.
After the function, the Chief Minister walked out of the ITI campus and interacted with members of the public who had gathered outside.