Maaz Jukaku Introduction
Emertxe is India’s premier training institution for fresh engineering graduates wishing to pursue a career in core embedded systems and IoT. Established in 2003, Emertxe continues to fulfil its commitment to bridge the gap between academia and on-the-job skills required by the nearly $15-20 billion Indian embedded systems industry.
As market leaders, we are able to provide the correct mix of training based on demand and market-driven best practices which lead to successful placement opportunities for our students and ultimately materialize into job offers. Our mission is not only completed by imparting industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills to our students.
Emertxe has risen through the challenges placed by the pandemic and also upheld its responsibility of educating, training and mentoring fresh engineering graduates through the pandemic, even when it seemed impossible. This article looks at Emertxe’s progress since the onset and through the second wave of the pandemic. In addition, it points out the emerging industry trend of many companies establishing digital-first strategic initiatives and the way forward through the new normal.
A Glance at the past Year
2020 shaped the new normal for people and companies across the world through lockdowns and social distancing in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Emertxe’s team, Emertxe students and Emertxe’s placement counterparts were no different in facing challenges and responding with changes through innovation and adaptability. If you want to find out more about these challenges and the consequent effect on the embedded systems ecosystem surrounding Emertxe, read our Emertxe Placements in Embedded Systems and Embedded IoT – 2020 Report.
In this dynamic and increasingly hyper-competitive world, it is vital to respond to changes in the external and internal environments. Emertxe supported its students by extending their access to virtual training programs and placement opportunities.
Emertxe also supported its placement counterparts through their transition in the embedded systems ecosystem with virtual recruitment and onboarding. This response to change was noticed across the board in companies in the embedded systems domain, irrespective of their size, whether a multinational or startup.
Despite the speculations surrounding the duration of the pandemic, all companies learned that being ‘digital first’ would be vital to their success and stability in the market. However, even the digital-first strategy comes with the caveat, as pointed out by Forbes’ article that states “strategies in today’s digital era should be guided by a people-first mindset”. The key takeaway from 2020 was that change is inevitable and the sooner people-centric change is embraced, the sooner its rewards can be reaped for the betterment of society on the whole.
Placements 2021 (January - June)
- January 2021: 11 companies hired Emertxe trained embedded engineers.
- February 2021: The number of hiring companies more than doubled to 24.
- Despite the second wave of Coronavirus with a record death toll of 26 million cases, Emertxe placements remained consistent.
- Emertxe established virtual hiring processes, ensuring safe and smooth placements during the pandemic.
- Regular online training and lab support sessions were provided to students alongside placements.
Companies Embrace the Digital-First Approach
All sizes of companies responded with a digital-first approach aligning with their production plans. They began hiring Emertxe’s professionally trained embedded engineers once again. Notable names like Robert Bosch, Tata Elxsi, Honeywell, Harman, NXP Semiconductors, and Qualcomm, along with medium-sized companies, resumed hiring Emertxe’s embedded engineers.
Emertxe's Preparedness and Success in the Virtual Landscape
Emertxe anticipated the resurge in demand for qualified embedded engineers and took proactive measures. They conducted virtual laboratory training sessions, tutorials, and innovative coaching methods, adapting to the new norm of remote working. Emertxe’s students were well-prepared and equipped to confidently excel in interviews, leading to high conversion rates for job placements, particularly with industry-leading companies.
Emertxe’s continued support and virtual solutions helped students secure placements with top companies, maintaining its position as India’s premier embedded systems institute. Additionally, the digitization of the Skill India NSDC certification process completed the full virtual cycle of training, placement, and certification, allowing for the scaling of Emertxe’s success and the upskilling of more embedded engineers to a professional standard.
The pandemic, while challenging, accelerated digitization and encouraged companies to embrace faster, safer, and more efficient practices at a larger scale than ever before.
Conclusion
Emertxe, India’s premier training institution for core embedded systems and IoT, showed resilience during the pandemic. Upholding their commitment to education and mentoring, they provided industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills to engineering graduates.
The new normal of 2020 prompted Emertxe and other companies to adopt digital-first strategies, with a focus on embracing change and being people-centric. Placements in 2021 have seen a positive trend, with many companies hiring Emertxe’s trained engineers.
Their successful virtual training programs and placements enabled students to excel in interviews and secure placements with renowned companies. Emertxe’s commitment to innovation solidifies its position as a leader in the embedded systems domain, contributing to a brighter future for all.
| Serial No. | Related Blogs | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Emertxe's Q1 2023 Placement Report : Strong Results Despite Recession | Click Here |
| 2. | Emertxe Placements in Embedded Systems and Embedded IoT – 2022 (Jan-sept) Report | Click Here |
| 3. | Emertxe Placements in Embedded Systems and Embedded IoT – 2020 Report | Click Here |