Academy for Workplace Excellence and JSS Science & Technology University to expand Facility Management academic footprint in India

Bengaluru, 7th October 2020: Academy for Workplace Excellence (AWE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JSS Science & Technology University [JSS S&TU] to jointly offer a variety of courses in the discipline of Facility Management as well as Cleaning and Hygiene sciences at JSS S&TU campuses across India. The Academy for Workplace Excellence is a collaborative partnership of Schevaran Laboratories (Karnataka/India), Cleanfix (Switzerland) and Filmop (Italy). It acts as a vehicle to drive innovation and professional excellence through knowledge exchange. 

The MoU was signed and exchanged between Dr. L. Jawahar Nesan, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, JSS S&TU and Mr. Sam Cherian, Chairman, Board of Governors, Academy for Workplace Excellence and also the Founder & Managing Director of Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Present at the occasion included, Dr. S.A. Dhanaraj, Registrar; Dr. Mallikarjun Aradhya, Dean of Research; Dr. N. Haraprasad, Deputy Registrar & Mr. S. Maheshan, Asst. Registrar from JSS -S&TU and Dr. T.N. Bhavanishankar, Director, Schevaran Innovation Centre, Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. 

Speaking on the MoU, Mr Sam Cherian, Chairman, Board of Governors, Academy for Workplace Excellence and Founder & Managing Director of Schevaran Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., said, “With the current pandemic, India Inc. is on cusp of reworking its strategy for facility management, hygiene and cleaning protocols. In such a scenario, there is an increased need for qualified professionals to rightly map and deliver the required support services for a smooth functioning of an organisation in accord to the global standards. Well-trained facility management professionals can make a significant difference to an organization’s efficiency and productivity further extended to its staff and clients. Their specialised skills and best practices can help reduce operating costs. As we recognize the need, our collaboration with JSS S&TU testifies our effort to enable highly skilled professionals by imparting cutting-edge industry knowledge.”