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Dr.APPU KUTTAN
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
Dr.Appu Kuttan has been an advisor to many national and world
leaders, including three US Administrations — Clinton, Bush and Obama,
U.S. Congressional leaders and also former Indian Prime Minister
Rajiv Gandhi
He is also the author of many innovative concepts such as MBS
(Management By Systems), Cyber Learning, Total Tennis,
Win-Win-Win, Happy Executive, Holistic Executive, Kuttan Preschool
(Mind-Body-Soul Life Style Development), and acclaimed books such as
“From Digital Divide to Digital Opportunity,” and Happy Executive –
Nurturing Mind, Body and Soul.
He is a Philanthropist who donated most of his personal funds from the
sale of the World-famous Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy to the
National Education Foundation (NEF), described as a “Dedicated
Difference Maker;” 2006 Global Digital Literacy Champion, and most
recently the 2011 University of Wisconsin Distinguished Achievement
Award Recipient. He has been a mentor to many people, including world
tennis champions Andre Agassi, Monica Seles, and U.S. Presidential
Honoree Roger Kuttan. .
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The National Education Foundation (NEF) is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in metropolitan
Washington, D.C. Founded in 1989.
NEF is the world's leading nonprofit organization bridging the employment, digital and academic
divides by providing high quality, world-class, affordable 21st Century online and blended learning
(with live mentors/classroom teachers) education to millions of students and jobseekers in many
countries including the U.S., India and Egypt.
NEF offers 2,500 high quality online courses including 100+ IT, Project Management and Soft Skills
Certifications and the acclaimed State University of New York (SUNY) Certificates, using state-of-the-
art LMS (Learning Management System) and interactive video platform.
The need for training is growing at a very fast pace as technology is advancing in a rapid manner. In
order to cope with the technology and speed of growth we are in the process of exploring and
grooming diverse talents. This helps Institutions in looking inwards and achieving the much needed
equilibrium in their daily functions and equip themselves with the skills necessary to be a global
player.
We aim to build skilled workforce for today and the future wherein we foster the entrepreneurial
spirit among them and Convert Job Seekers into Job Creators.
The following are the key components of training
Training Need Analysis (TNA).
Structuring and Managing Training programmes as per the needs.
Unique Teaching & Facilitating Methodology both at Indoor and Outdoor.
Post Training Evaluation & Analysis
Highly effective knowledge Delivery Methods are adopted for Training Sessions. These sessions are
very Interactive, Participant Friendly and help participants grasp and retain easily. In order to make
the process of learning more effective, we use a combination of:
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
ABOUT NATIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION(NEF)
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Dr. V. Raghunathan CEO, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation and Chairman
Advisory Board , NEF India
Sri K Jairaj, IAS (retd) Former Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. of Karnataka
Dr.K Panduranga Shetty President RSST, Bangalore
Dr. D.K. Subramaniam, Professor (retd) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Dr . Sandeep Sancheti President, Manipal University, Jaipur
Mrs. Jasmine Gogia, Head CSR, Suzlon Energy, Pune
Dr. H. Maheshappa Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, VTU, Belgaum
Dr. Chenraj Jain Chairman, Jain Group of Institutions, Bangalore
Dr. B.S.Satyanarayana Pro Vice Chancellor,BML Munjal University, Gurgaon
Mr.I .S Prasad Chartered Accountant, Bangalore
Mr. Ashok Mehta President, Educomp Solutions Ltd Delhi
Prof.Gurucharan Singh, Dean (HR) BGS Institutions ,Bangalore
Prof. C B M Bhushan Director Acharya Group of Institutions, Bangalore
ADVISORY BOARD- NEF( INDIA)
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Dr. Appu Kuttan
FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN
Ms.Claudia Kuttan
DIRECTOR
Prof. M.B.Gururaj
PRESIDENT
Mr.Roger Kuttan
DIRECTOR
Stanford JD & MBA, US
Presidential Honoree
BOARD OF DIRECTORS- NEF (INDIA)
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HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT
The programs
imparted is
through
blended
learning
Special attention
and specially
trained faculty as
mentors to
successfully train
the trainees.
The course is very
interactive with
videos, and practice
lessons andmentors
will run the
programs with
individual attention
The faculty and
trainees are
rewarded
through
Stipend and
Scholarships.
The course
offered are
international
standard
connecting local
needs as well.
Olympic Boards
are created to
develop a
healthy
Competition.
After the successful
completion the
trainees are
awarded Certificate
through State
University of
New York.
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1. National Education Foundation – USA (Affiliation)
1. IL&FS ,Delhi
2. Manipal University, Jaipur
3. Canara Bank,Bangalore
4. BMS IT, Bangalore
5. Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of India– Gujarat
6. Mysore Minerals Head, Mysore
7. Jain Group of Instititions, Karnataka
8. GMRIT , Andhra Pradesh
AFFILIATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS-NEF(INDIA)
PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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NEF would set up a joint center with State Departments under Sarva Sikshana
Abhiyan and any other schemes of the State / corporate for their CSR projects in
selected District/State and implement the program on IT literacy .
Provide through licenses for training and evaluation of trainees at a very
affordable fee as NEF bears major cost of the program.
Provide training for selected faculty as Mentors during the course of Education.
Awarding scholarship and stipend for students and faculty for the best
performances accordingly
Awarding Certificates for State University of New York for each of the successful students.
One of the members would be invited for a five day induction program at New York
and the entire cost will be borne by NEF.
The IT, Soft Skills offered are of Internal standard and certificate is awarded by
State University of New York involving local faculty.
Setting up NEF foundation specially to provide Education in IT literacy for school
children from the schools run by Government and the format includes Total
Solution with blended learning and Mentor system as the case may be.
Certification from State University of New York and participative State on signing
MOU and terms there on.
Setting up NEF- Skill development centers specially to train with individual
attention.
National Education foundation being Non-Profit Organization would be bearing the
major Cost of the program .
The successful students are well position a good employment with International
exposure and knowledge in the domain field.
BENEFITS
WAY FORWARD
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SNAPSHOTS- NEF(INDIA)
NEF Team with Hon’ble Minister R V Deshpande and
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Maheshappa
NEF Team with Jain Group of Institutions Chairman Dr.Chenraj Jain,Bangalore
Prof. M B Gururaj with GMRIT head,Andhra Pradesh
Capacity Building Training Program - Mysore Minerals LtdProf. M B Gururaj with IL&FS head,Delhi
MOU with Manipal University, Jaipur
