BENGALURU, INDIA – Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys Ltd., has partnered with ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, a non-profit organization, to train 48,000 students over three years in various fields.
The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the employability of young learners in rural India. Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of over Rs 33 crore ($4 million) as part of this initiative.
Centers of excellence for skill development
Infosys Foundation will establish Centers of Excellence for Women and Youth Empowerment, providing skill development and training both online and offline. The training programs will cover IT, banking, financial services and insurance, retail, e-commerce, logistics, knowledge process outsourcing, and soft skills.
The centers’ curriculum includes 80 hours of training in core skills and 20 hours in soft skills. Certified students will receive placement facilitation and have access to youth empowerment summits and coding practice for real-world problems.
According to Infosys’ press release, this collaboration will help students pursuing engineering, arts, and science courses in tier 2 and tier 3 cities across the country gain relevant skills for career development.
Industry insights
V Srikanth, CEO of ICT Academy, emphasized the importance of a highly skilled workforce in meeting the demands of rapidly evolving industries.
“This initiative by Infosys Foundation is not just about meeting the immediate needs of the job market; it’s about investing in the long-term career success of 48,000 students over the next three years. For graduating students, this translates to enhanced employability and greater career opportunities,” he stated.
Sumit Virmani, trustee of Infosys Foundation, added, “Through our collaboration with the ICT Academy, we will equip young leaners [sic] in rural India with essential technical and soft skills, consequently improving their industry-readiness and employability in today’s dynamic talent landscape. We are confident that this initiative will encourage our youth to excel across disciplines of their choice and create sustainable careers.”
