Tata selects second trainees' batch from Singur

Kolkata, Feb 13: Tata Motors today selected six candidates for a 6-month training out of 15 ITI students from Singur who had appeared for a written test and interview on February 10.

This is the second group of Industrial Training Institute (ITI) educated trainees selected by the company. In all, the company had so far selected 17 trainees.

Earlier on January 4, Tata Motors had selected 11 trainees out of 21 such candidates who responded to the company's initiative and appeared for a written test and interview held on December 25, 2006.

All the candidates had earlier registered with the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC), a company release said.

The 17 trainees would be placed at the company's Jamshedpur facility soon for their training. During the 6-month period, they would cover various disciplines related to their trades. They would be provided with hostel facilities by the Tata Motors.A monthly stipend would also be provide to them, sources added.

On successful completion of the training programme, they would be eligible for employment in the Small Car project in Singur.

The candidates, who have not qualified in the December 25 and February 10 examinations, would be given training in appropriate skills to enhance their employability, the release added.

UNI