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India Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Is job-linked tech training the key to uplifting underprivileged youth?
In a joint effort to bridge the skill gap and create employment-ready youth from underserved communities, Nasscom Foundation, in partnership with IG Group, has successfully trained 2,000 marginalised young individuals through its Skilling and Employability Programme for Youth. The initiative, which prioritises inclusion, saw over 60% participation from women and has already enabled 480 candidates to secure students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions, the program aimed to equip them with both technical and workplace-ready skills essential for thriving in today's digital economy. Training was conducted in-person at various partnering colleges and institutions across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Delhi program included two distinct learning tracks: the Digital 101 course, which provided 1,200 students with a strong foundation in emerging technologies, and specialised Domain Courses for 800 students in BPM – Finance & Accounting, BPM – Banking, and Data Science & Analytics. Commenting on the program's impact, Jyoti Sharma, CEO of Nasscom Foundation, said, 'India's demographic dividend can only be realised when young people are equipped with future-ready skills. Our partnership with IG Group is a powerful example of what industry-led collaboration can achieve in closing the education-employment gap.'Anand Kadur, COO – IG Group Technology and Head of IG India, echoed the sentiment, noting, 'It's been inspiring to see the transformation in these students. Through this initiative, we are not only enabling individuals but also uplifting entire families and communities.'advertisementIn addition to technical skills, the initiative placed strong emphasis on holistic development. Participants received soft skills training in communication, workplace ethics, and professional behaviour. Guest lectures, career guidance sessions, and industry visits helped bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world ensure quality delivery, 15 faculty members underwent a 30-hour Faculty Development Program focused on contemporary pedagogy and tools in Data Science and effort helped standardise instruction and enhance learning outcomes across participating employment opportunities already being extended to nearly 500 trained students, the program marks a promising step toward building a diverse, inclusive, and future-ready workforce.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Marginalised youngsters across Karnataka get special skill training
BENGALURU: In a bid to make India's digital workforce more inclusive and future-ready, the Nasscom Foundation in collaboration with IG Group, a global fintech company, has trained 2,000 marginalised youth across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Delhi NCR under its Skilling and Employability Program for Youth. With a strong focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, the initiative aimed to bridge the education-employment divide by offering employment-linked training in emerging technologies. Women made up 60% of the participants and of those trained, over 480 have already secured employment. Training was delivered through a two-tier model — while 1,200 youth underwent a Digital 101 course to build foundational digital skills, 800 were given specialised training in areas such as Business Process Management (BPM) in Finance and Accounting and Banking, and Data Science and Analytics. All participants received certificates on successful completion, and training was conducted in-person at partnering colleges and institutions. 'India's demographic dividend can only translate to economic strength if we invest in the aspirations of its youth. Through our partnership with IG Group, we've created meaningful pathways for employment and inclusion for over 2,000 young individuals, many from underrepresented backgrounds,' Jyoti Sharma, CEO, Nasscom Foundation, said. The program also prioritised the professional development of faculty, with 15 trainers undergoing a structured 30-hour Faculty Development Program to enhance their delivery in core subjects. Students, meanwhile, benefited from holistic development through soft skills training, communication workshops, industrial visits, expert lectures, and career counselling.
