Building Futures Together: Our Proud MOU Signing with Vels University

 

There are moments that make everyone in the room sit a little straighter  today was one of those. We’re thrilled to share that Shanthi IT Solution has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vels University. Proud moment captured, indeed. It felt like two teams meeting at the start of a journey, shaking hands not just on paperwork but on possibilities.

Why this matters

• Collaboration opens doors for real student experience  internships, project work, and guest lectures.
• Faculty exchange and joint training mean fresh perspectives for both sides.
• Industry-led workshops and placement support give students a practical edge when they step into the job market.

A snapshot from the day
We gathered in a bright conference room at Vels University there was friendly chaos at the start. To be fair, that energy is half the charm. The MOU signing itself was neat: representatives from both organizations exchanged documents, posed for a few photos, and then settled into conversation. No stiff formality, just clear, eager planning.

What stood out

• Genuine curiosity: Faculty from Vels asked about real-world project cycles and how students can contribute meaningfully. That’s the sort of question that leads to practical internships, not just checkbox activities.
• Practical next steps: Instead of vague promises, people sketched timelines  short workshops next month, pilot internships the quarter after, and a review meeting in six months. You might not realize how comforting a clear timeline is until you see one.
• Small gestures matter: A student volunteer gave a quick campus tour after the formalities. Seeing where students learn made the partnership feel immediate and grounded.

Real-world wins we’re aiming for

• Hands-on internships where students tackle live projects supervised jointly by Shanthi IT Solution and Vels faculty.
• Industry workshops that teach tools and workflows students don’t usually get in class.
• Collaborative research or capstone projects that solve actual business problems  not hypothetical case studies.
• Placement support with mentoring, resume clinics, and mock interviews run by practitioners who know what employers want.

A quick, honest look at challenges
Let’s be honest: partnerships can get bogged down in meetings if they’re not action-oriented. That’s why we’ve agreed to small, measurable steps first  a three-month pilot, then scale. It keeps momentum and shows results early.

What this means for students and faculty

• Students: Expect emails about workshops and internship applications. Try one  even a short project will teach you more than a month of lectures.
• Faculty: Expect co created syllabi tweaks and invites to industry sessions. It’s a chance to bring current practices into the classroom.
• The campus community: More events, more exposure to industry tools, and more opportunities to turn curiosity into a career.

A final, human note
Signing an MOU is more than signatures on a page. It’s a promise to try, fail, learn, and try again  together. Today felt like the start of that promise: practical, hopeful, and a little bit celebratory. We’re proud to walk this path with Vels University, and we can’t wait to see students grow from the first workshop to the first job placement and beyond.