In October 2013, in collaboration with IL&FS Institute of Skills, New Delhi, ‘Alagappa University-IL&FS Institute of Skills (AU-IIS)’ was established under AISD as India’s first Skill Institute offering University recognized and National Occupational Standards (NOS)-compliant and placement-linked short term, high-end employable technical training programmes across several sectors and provided support to start income generating activities on various trades. The courses offered at AISD/AU-IIS are mapped to the NOS designed by the industry / National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)-led Sector Skill Councils (SSC). Within a short span of three years (2013 – 2016), AISD/AU-IIS achieved 81% of placement record. The trained candidates of AISD/AU-LIS got placements in reputed organizations across the State.