To build a skilled migration corridor between Karnataka and Germany, five students of the state-run Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC) have been selected by Rheinbahn AG, Düsseldorf, one of the country’s leading public transport operators, for placement under the German Ausbildung (dual vocational training) programme commencing September 2026.

The Letters of Intent (LoIs) issued by Rheinbahn AG were formally handed over to the five selected candidates by Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Skill Development and Medical Education, at a felicitation ceremony held at Vikasa Soudha, said a press release.

“The Ausbildung programme is a globally respected German model of vocational education that combines structured classroom instruction with paid, hands-on training at the workplace, leading to an internationally recognised qualification. Under this initiative, the selected GTTC candidates will undergo training with Rheinbahn AG in Düsseldorf, gaining world-class industry experience along with a formal German certification,” said the release.

Dr. Patil said, “Our youth have the talent and the discipline to compete with the best in the world. Through partnerships like this, our government is committed to opening global doors for our skilled young men and women. This first batch is only the beginning of a much larger journey.”

Subodh Yadav, principal secretary to Skill Development, said the government looks forward to scaling this model to benefit many more candidates from across the State in the coming years.