It is believed that some groundwork has to be accomplished in order to establish a sustainable University - Industry Linkage. To this effect the Arba Minch Institute of Technology, Arba Minch University, started University – Industry Linkage and Technology Transformation office (UIL-TT) on its premises. The main objective of this unit is to pave the way for the establishment of sustainable University - Industry Linkage. It had the responsibility of conducting need and capability assessment of Arba Minch Institute of Technology and the industrial sector at large so as to form a strong foundation for a reliable linkage. The office examined the activities carried out by the Arba Minch Institute of Technology and different Industry co-operation program to learn from the successes and shortcomings of their experiences. UIL-TT offices run its activities in collaboration Arba Minch university Research and Publication office. The activities to be carried out by the UIL-TT office towards meeting its objectives include;

• Study on “Survey on Skill Needs and Capabilities of Arba Minch Institute of Technology and the Industrial Sector.”
• Prepare and conduct summer courses for industrial personnel:
• Organize seminars and workshops on recent industrial issues (at least one workshop and one seminar a year).
• Organize educational visits and vacation jobs for students.
• Conduct research activities on already identified problems of industry and promote and co-ordinate research activities in the institute of Technology

Organization of the Unit

• The Unit began its operation in 2008, soon after the grant had been obtained from AMU Senate and AMiT.  The first few months have been devoted to organizing the office.
• The executive committee of the Unit, which has eight members, will be formed from each departments of the AMiT
• Sub committees for Training, Research and Consultancy, Industry Job-Core,
• Workshops and Seminars, and Information Technology were formed maintaining the departments’ mix of the AMiT