Chennai: Visteon Corporation (NASDAQ: VC), a global leader in automotive electronics and connected cockpit solutions, today announced the launch of the Visteon SCHOLAR Program in India.
Introduced under Visteon University, the initiative has been rolled out across 26 engineering colleges, aiming to disrupt traditional pedagogy and build a future-ready talent pipeline.
Visteon SCHOLAR Program: Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry
As India accelerates toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy and a leader in engineering services, the Visteon SCHOLAR Program provides students with industry-driven learning opportunities.
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It focuses on hands-on training, simulated experiences, and mentorship by Visteon leaders, addressing the crucial readiness gap between classroom learning and real-world industry requirements.
Commenting on the launch, Sivakumar Songappan, Vice President – Software Development Program Delivery, Visteon, said, “India has the largest number of engineering colleges globally, but the curriculum must stay ahead of the innovation curve to meet the fast-evolving needs of the automotive industry. The Visteon SCHOLAR program bridges the gap between classrooms and boardrooms, preparing students for future challenges.”
Classroom-to-Cockpit Learning Model
The Visteon SCHOLAR Program is built on an accelerated “Classroom-to-Cockpit” learning framework, designed to empower students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with skills relevant to the automotive software sector. Its core focus areas include:
- Early Engagement: Identifying and nurturing engineering talent at an early stage.
- Skill Development: Training students in advanced tools, technologies, and simulation projects.
- Innovation Pipeline: Building future-ready talent for connected car, infotainment, and cockpit software solutions.
- Ecosystem Building: Strengthening India’s position as a global automotive software hub.
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Rahul Singh, Vice President – Software Engineering, Infotainment & Cockpit Software, Visteon, added, “Learning today must go beyond classrooms. The SCHOLAR program democratizes access to cutting-edge training, accelerates adoption, and enhances industry relevance. We aim to take this program nationwide to make India’s engineering talent future-ready.”
Early Success and Impact
Since its launch, the Visteon SCHOLAR Program has engaged over 4,200 students and received more than 2,500 registrations.
This response highlights the growing enthusiasm among young engineers and reaffirms Visteon’s commitment to nurturing next-generation innovation leaders for the automotive sector.
