Swift Code to Smart Plants: Apple Unveils Game-Changing Hub for Indian Supplier Talent! |

Updated: February 05, 2026 01:14

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Apple has unveiled its first Education Hub in India, partnering with Manipal Academy of Higher Education to deliver skill-building courses for supplier employees starting March. This Bengaluru facility expands training in digital literacy, Swift coding, robotics, and smart manufacturing across over 25 sites, funded by the $50 million Supplier Employee Development Fund, boosting career growth in Apple's growing India operations.

Apple's strategic push into India manufacturing includes this pioneering Education Hub in Bengaluru, mirroring facilities in the US, Vietnam, and China. The initiative addresses skill gaps in the supply chain, vital as Apple ramps up iPhone production and diversification from China. By collaborating with MAHE, Apple ensures expert-led digital education reaches factory floors efficiently.

Supplier employees gain future-ready competencies, from coding Apple's Swift language to robotics for automation. This aligns with India's push for advanced manufacturing under initiatives like Make in India, positioning local talent competitively. The hub fosters trainer-of-trainers models, amplifying impact across facilities.

Broader efforts include vocational programs for persons with disabilities via Enable India, benefiting over 18,000 globally. Apple now offers comprehensive training in rights awareness, health, and professional skills, underscoring ethical supply chain commitments.

This development signals Apple's deepening India investment, enhancing workforce capabilities amid global supply chain shifts.

Key Highlights

Courses launch in March at Bengaluru hub with MAHE faculty training supplier educators for scalable delivery.
Initial rollout at Tata Electronics, extending to 25+ supplier facilities nationwide for hands-on learning.
Skills focus on digital literacy, beginner Swift coding, robotics, automation technology, and smart manufacturing essentials.
Part of global $50 million fund; now over 75 courses available, with plans for 100+ by year-end.
Builds on 2024 robotics program success, enhancing factory educator training at specialized labs.
Sarah Chandler, Apple's VP of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation, emphasized innovation-driven support for thousands of employees.
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M.D. Venkatesh of MAHE highlighted role in India's manufacturing ecosystem growth.

Sources: Apple Newsroom, Gadgets 360, Moneycontrol

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