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Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Philippine Government and Sutherland Launch AI Academy to Equip Filipinos with Future-Ready Skills
Business Wire India Sutherland, a global leader in business and digital transformation, has partnered with the Philippine Government to launch a dedicated AI Academy. This strategic initiative supports the Philippine government's broader efforts to empower the Filipino workforce for an AI-driven future. The AI Academy will offer practical, industry-aligned training designed to equip Filipino professionals with skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their work. It aims to strengthen the country's talent pool by developing capabilities that are increasingly in demand across sectors, whether as AI specialists, prompt engineers, or cybersecurity professionals. The program will prepare participants to harness AI in driving productivity, advancing innovation, and pursuing high-value opportunities across industries. 'This initiative is a vital step toward our goal of building a digitally resilient and inclusive workforce, said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 'By expanding access to training in future-ready skills, we are empowering our countrymen to take part in – and benefit from – an economy increasingly shaped by AI.' Dilip Vellodi, Chairman & CEO, Sutherland, said, 'This initiative represents a powerful partnership rooted in a shared goal: getting the Philippines' workforce ready for the future of work. Sutherland and the Government of the Philippines are working together to build a lasting ecosystem for digital skills and innovation—one that will support industries, uplift communities, and boost the economy.' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda likewise underscored the importance of the partnership, emphasizing its role in advancing the country's digital transformation agenda and ensuring that Filipinos are well-positioned to lead in an increasingly AI-driven global economy. 'AI and automation are going to transform jobs in every industry over the next decade. That's why our partnership with Sutherland is all about giving Filipinos the skills, knowledge, and confidence to stay competitive. Together, we're building a stronger foundation for a future where AI fluency isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity for 85% of jobs,' Secretary Aguda said. A National Blueprint for AI-Driven Growth Sutherland will offer hands-on training for critical sectors like fintech, healthcare, and emerging digital industries, leveraging Sutherland's deep expertise in AI, analytics, automation, and cloud technologies. The AI Academy is supported by the Philippine Government, local educational institutions, and provincial governments such as Camsur and Tarlac. Its mission is to make AI skills accessible to all, encourage strong public-private collaboration, and drive long-term economic growth by building a future-ready workforce. This partnership is envisioned to strengthen the Philippines' position as a leader in AI-driven workforce development, while reinforcing Sutherland's commitment to delivering Digital Outcomes that transform industries, strengthen economies, and improve lives. About Sutherland Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud Engineering. Advanced Analytics. For Enterprises, these are key factors of success. For us, they're our core expertise. We work with global iconic brands. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technologies and business process excellence. At the heart of it all is Digital Engineering – the foundation that powers rapid innovation and scalable business transformation. We've created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other emerging technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation at scale, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless 'as-a-service' model. For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. With proven strategies and agile execution, we don't just enable change – we engineer digital outcomes. Sutherland digital outcomes. View source version on Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Montreal Gazette
6 days ago
- Business
- Montreal Gazette
Philippine Government and Sutherland Launch AI Academy to Equip Filipinos with Future-Ready Skills
By Philippine Government and Sutherland Launch AI Academy to Equip Filipinos with Future-Ready Skills For further queries: mediarelations@ Know more: Sutherland, a global leader in business and digital transformation, has partnered with the Philippine Government to launch a dedicated AI Academy. This strategic initiative supports the Philippine government's broader efforts to empower the Filipino workforce for an AI-driven future. The AI Academy will offer practical, industry-aligned training designed to equip Filipino professionals with skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their work. It aims to strengthen the country's talent pool by developing capabilities that are increasingly in demand across sectors, whether as AI specialists, prompt engineers, or cybersecurity professionals. The program will prepare participants to harness AI in driving productivity, advancing innovation, and pursuing high-value opportunities across industries. "This initiative is a vital step toward our goal of building a digitally resilient and inclusive workforce, said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. "By expanding access to training in future-ready skills, we are empowering our countrymen to take part in – and benefit from – an economy increasingly shaped by AI." Dilip Vellodi, Chairman & CEO, Sutherland, said, "This initiative represents a powerful partnership rooted in a shared goal: getting the Philippines' workforce ready for the future of work. Sutherland and the Government of the Philippines are working together to build a lasting ecosystem for digital skills and innovation-one that will support industries, uplift communities, and boost the economy." Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda likewise underscored the importance of the partnership, emphasizing its role in advancing the country's digital transformation agenda and ensuring that Filipinos are well-positioned to lead in an increasingly AI-driven global economy. "AI and automation are going to transform jobs in every industry over the next decade. That's why our partnership with Sutherland is all about giving Filipinos the skills, knowledge, and confidence to stay competitive. Together, we're building a stronger foundation for a future where AI fluency isn't just an advantage-it's a necessity for 85% of jobs," Secretary Aguda said. A National Blueprint for AI-Driven Growth Sutherland will offer hands-on training for critical sectors like fintech, healthcare, and emerging digital industries, leveraging Sutherland's deep expertise in AI, analytics, automation, and cloud technologies. The AI Academy is supported by the Philippine Government, local educational institutions, and provincial governments such as Camsur and Tarlac. Its mission is to make AI skills accessible to all, encourage strong public-private collaboration, and drive long-term economic growth by building a future-ready workforce. This partnership is envisioned to strengthen the Philippines' position as a leader in AI-driven workforce development, while reinforcing Sutherland's commitment to delivering Digital Outcomes that transform industries, strengthen economies, and improve lives. About Sutherland Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud Engineering. Advanced Analytics. For Enterprises, these are key factors of success. For us, they're our core expertise. We work with global iconic brands. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technologies and business process excellence. At the heart of it all is Digital Engineering – the foundation that powers rapid innovation and scalable business transformation. We've created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other emerging technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation at scale, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless "as-a-service" model. For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. With proven strategies and agile execution, we don't just enable change – we engineer digital outcomes. Sutherland digital outcomes. This story was originally published August 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM.
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Philippine Government and Sutherland Launch AI Academy to Equip Filipinos with Future-Ready Skills
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sutherland, a global leader in business and digital transformation, has partnered with the Philippine Government to launch a dedicated AI Academy. This strategic initiative supports the Philippine government's broader efforts to empower the Filipino workforce for an AI-driven future. The AI Academy will offer practical, industry-aligned training designed to equip Filipino professionals with skills to integrate artificial intelligence into their work. It aims to strengthen the country's talent pool by developing capabilities that are increasingly in demand across sectors, whether as AI specialists, prompt engineers, or cybersecurity professionals. The program will prepare participants to harness AI in driving productivity, advancing innovation, and pursuing high-value opportunities across industries. 'This initiative is a vital step toward our goal of building a digitally resilient and inclusive workforce, said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 'By expanding access to training in future-ready skills, we are empowering our countrymen to take part in – and benefit from – an economy increasingly shaped by AI.' Dilip Vellodi, Chairman & CEO, Sutherland, said, 'This initiative represents a powerful partnership rooted in a shared goal: getting the Philippines' workforce ready for the future of work. Sutherland and the Government of the Philippines are working together to build a lasting ecosystem for digital skills and innovation—one that will support industries, uplift communities, and boost the economy.' Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda likewise underscored the importance of the partnership, emphasizing its role in advancing the country's digital transformation agenda and ensuring that Filipinos are well-positioned to lead in an increasingly AI-driven global economy. 'AI and automation are going to transform jobs in every industry over the next decade. That's why our partnership with Sutherland is all about giving Filipinos the skills, knowledge, and confidence to stay competitive. Together, we're building a stronger foundation for a future where AI fluency isn't just an advantage—it's a necessity for 85% of jobs,' Secretary Aguda said. A National Blueprint for AI-Driven Growth Sutherland will offer hands-on training for critical sectors like fintech, healthcare, and emerging digital industries, leveraging Sutherland's deep expertise in AI, analytics, automation, and cloud technologies. The AI Academy is supported by the Philippine Government, local educational institutions, and provincial governments such as Camsur and Tarlac. Its mission is to make AI skills accessible to all, encourage strong public-private collaboration, and drive long-term economic growth by building a future-ready workforce. This partnership is envisioned to strengthen the Philippines' position as a leader in AI-driven workforce development, while reinforcing Sutherland's commitment to delivering Digital Outcomes that transform industries, strengthen economies, and improve lives. About Sutherland Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud Engineering. Advanced Analytics. For Enterprises, these are key factors of success. For us, they're our core expertise. We work with global iconic brands. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technologies and business process excellence. At the heart of it all is Digital Engineering – the foundation that powers rapid innovation and scalable business transformation. We've created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other emerging technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation at scale, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless 'as-a-service' model. For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. With proven strategies and agile execution, we don't just enable change – we engineer digital outcomes. Sutherland digital outcomes.
Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
General Assembly Partners with CrewAI to Launch AI Agent-Building Workshop Series
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Assembly, the leading talent and upskilling community, and CrewAI, a multi-agent AI platform, today announced they will partner on a new workshop series designed to teach both technical and nontechnical professionals how to build and deploy AI agents. The partnership addresses the growing demand for practical AI implementation skills with a free, one-hour introductory webinar and a comprehensive three-hour hands-on workshop serving professionals across skill levels, with tailored learning tracks. 'Every business wants to use AI agents, but many lack the practical skills to implement agentic solutions effectively,' said Daniele Grassi, CEO of General Assembly. 'By combining our proven practitioner-led instructional model with CrewAI's platform, we're providing professionals with real skills that go beyond theoretical understanding provided by most AI trainings.' The workshop series includes two components: Introduction to Agentic AI with CrewAI: A free, one-hour introductory webinar will show participants how AI agents solve real business problems–no coding required. This component is designed for professionals who want to understand how AI agents can transform workflows and will offer practical frameworks to assess organizational AI readiness. Build Your First AI Agent: This comprehensive workshop will take learners from AI curious to agent builders in just three hours. During the course, participants will design, build and deploy their first AI agent team using real business scenarios. Tracks will be available for both technical (Python-based) and nontechnical professionals, who will walk away with the confidence to bring AI agents to their organization. CrewAI's platform powers systems across 60% of the Fortune 500 in the United States and is used by developers in 150+ countries, making it the ideal foundation for learning how to build AI agents. 'We're excited to partner with General Assembly to bring hands-on agentic AI education to the next generation of builders,' said João Moura, CEO of CrewAI. 'At CrewAI, we believe multi-agent systems will redefine how work gets done, and this curriculum empowers learners to design, deploy and scale real-world CrewAI workflows from day one–simple to start, reliable in results and built to scale.' These workshops are part of General Assembly's AI Academy, a comprehensive training program to address the widening AI skills gap threatening enterprise transformation initiatives. About General Assembly General Assembly (GA) is the leading talent and upskilling community that helps individuals and businesses acquire the real skills required to succeed in an increasingly complex technological era. Founded in 2011 to make tech-centric jobs accessible to anyone and meet the demand of fast-growing tech companies, GA evolved into a center of excellence in training people from all backgrounds to upgrade their practical knowledge of tech skills now required in every company and in any role. With a global presence, hands-on instruction, and a passionate alumni community, GA gives learners 360-degree support as they take the next step in their career journey. As part of the Adecco Group and partner of premier talent solutions provider LHH, GA matches the right talent to business needs. All day, every day: GA puts real skills to work. About CrewAI CrewAI is the leading multi-agent enterprise platform, powering systems across 60% of the U.S. Fortune 500 and used by developers in 150+ countries. The platform enables organizations to deploy sophisticated, collaborative groups of AI agents to automate real-world business workflows. CrewAI offers the infrastructure that teams need to run autonomous systems in production with a complete list of features required by enterprises that include low-code tools, user management, governance and security. CrewAI integrates with all major LLMs, hyperscalers (AWS, Azure & Google Cloud), and 1,000+ enterprise applications.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
EY launches ‘AI Academy' to support industry-wide talent upskilling in GenAI
As Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) continue to disrupt job roles, EY has launched AI Academy, to support enterprises in upskilling their talent. The initiative focuses on building critical AI skills and capabilities needed in an AI-driven business program offers structured, hands-on learning paths curated by leading AI experts, covering foundational AI concepts to advanced GenAI applications, including real-world use cases tailored to specific industries. It offers an unparalleled value proposition by leveraging over 200+ real-world AI use cases to provide practical, impactful learning experiences. The curriculum is customized to client needs, leveraging project-based learning and AI-enabled technology for an immersive experience. After upskilling 44,000 employees internally, EY India is now taking this expertise to the industry working with enterprises in Telecom, Infrastructure, Banking, IT/ITeS, and FMCG to help build AI capabilities through tailored programs and sector-specific use cases. AI Academy training module is designed to drive tangible business outcomes using AI. These include increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, enhancing customer experience, and minimizing risks. A pilot conducted across 5 enterprises has already led to the initiation of over 50 AI projects and the development of leadership AI manifestos to steer adoption. Sharing his views, Anurag Malik, Partner and Leader - People Consulting Services, EY India, said, 'As GenAI continues to reshape the world of work and has potential to transform 38 million jobs by 2030, the need to invest in people has never been more critical. AI Academy is our commitment to empowering both organizations and their people. At a time when 97% of enterprises cite the lack of talent as a key barrier, AI Academy offers role-specific training designed to identify and implement AI use cases that deliver real business impact—be it revenue growth, cost efficiency, enhanced customer experience, or risk mitigation. By enabling learning at every level, from operational teams to leadership, we are supporting organizations to cultivate a culture of innovation, adaptability, and growth.' The program focuses on demystifying GenAI, combining foundational learning with practical applications tailored to business needs. It supports employees at all levels—from operational teams to senior decision-makers—enabling them to understand, adopt, and apply AI in their day-to-day work. AI Ambassadors: A focused two-day workshop aimed at helping organizational leaders develop an AI manifesto that aligns AI initiatives with business Transformation Champions: Role-specific training centered on identifying and executing AI use cases that drive projects aligned with the AI manifesto, targeting revenue growth, cost efficiency, customer experience, and risk Aspirants: Designed for a broad audience, this module covers the fundamentals of AI, including prompting techniques to boost productivity across various Development & Implementation Specialists: Deep skilling programs for technical roles such as data scientists, data engineers and gen AI engineers This initiative is part of EY's broader efforts of building a future-ready talent ecosystem. At the academic level, EY is engaging with the next generation of innovators through Techathon—a nationwide competition that challenges college students to solve real-world problems using AI and emerging technologies.
