Apple has established a new education hub in Bengaluru for its supply chain employees.
The Apple Education Hub in Bengaluru will be the first of its kind in India and will operate in collaboration with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The new courses will begin in March 2026.
As part of its expanding skill-building and training programs, Apple is also launching a wider suite of development courses at Apple supplier facilities throughout the country. This will include more than 25 supplier sites in India.
Starting with Tata Electronics, Apple’s new curriculum will help supplier employees develop skills in digital literacy, Swift programming, robotics, automation, and smart manufacturing. These new courses are part of Apple’s global $50 million Supplier Employee Development Fund.
“The same spirit of innovation that drives our products also guides our commitment to supporting people across our global supply chain,” said Sarah Chandler, Apple’s Vice President of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation. “We’re thrilled to expand our technical training courses in India, giving thousands of employees the opportunity to learn valuable new skills and explore new paths for career growth.”
The collaboration with MAHE for the Bengaluru hub will help trainers and students learn directly from educators specialised in delivering digital education.
“This collaboration brings together Apple’s commitment to its supplier employees and Manipal’s experience in applied education to create meaningful opportunities for growth,” said Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M.D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor at MAHE. “Supplier communities sit at the heart of India’s manufacturing ecosystem, and investing in their skills is more important than ever.”
