New Technology Center at Michigan
2012-05-12HCL America Inc. has announced that the two companies will collaborate on a new “Glocal” Center of Excellence (GCoE) called the Michigan Technology Development Center (MTDC). The Center will be located at the Commonwealth Commerce Center in downtown Jackson, Michigan. The Company expects to hire local technology professionals and create 300 professional technology positions during phase one of the MTDC openings as part of the agreement. The MTDC also will be a designated training and development hub for advanced and emerging IT processes, tools and will work with local universities and colleges. The center will also establish a learning academy to train Consumers Energy employees on advanced and emerging technologies, and will be further expanded to accommodate 500 technology professionals in the next few years.
The two companies entered into an agreement with the objective of improving operational excellence through advanced technological operations and processes and provide significant benefits to the mid-Michigan and Jackson economies. The agreement will significantly increase Michigan’s IT capacity, while improving employment prospects for IT graduates from Michigan universities and colleges. It will also serve as a leading example of Michigan’s new, successful economic policies.
Mamatha Chamarthi, VP & Chief Information Officer, Consumers Energy said, "Our Company is making this important investment to provide our employees with new IT skills to work on high value projects and technologies that will prepare our company for the future. Through this center, HCL will provide IT operations for our company, enabling our employees to move to innovative projects.”
Governor Rick Snyder said, “HCL‟s expansion demonstrates that our economic gardening strategy is helping dynamic companies to grow their presence in Michigan. This investment by HCL and continued commitment of Consumers Energy sends a message that will be heard around the world that Michigan’s highly competitive business climate and tremendous workforce capabilities mean real opportunities for leading edge businesses.”
Rajeev Sawhney, Corporate Vice President, HCL Technologies said, “As a socially responsible organization, HCL will invest in developing the next-generation workforce in Michigan by creating high-quality jobs in the industry and the region. We look forward to working with Consumers Energy on these strategic initiatives within its organization and the region."
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