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India.com
16-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Narayana Murthy makes BIG move, Infosys Foundation launches Rs 2000000000 programme, set to affect 5 lakh people due to...
Masterstroke by Narayana Murthy's Infosys as it acquires another firm for Rs 5320000000, company is..., it works in... Infosys Foundation, the charity arm of IT giant Infosys, has started a new program worth Rs. 200 crore to help 5 lakh job seekers in India find work by the year 2030. This program is called the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program. It is part of Infosys Springboard, the company's free online learning platform. The goal is to provide useful skills and job training that go beyond what is taught in classrooms. In just the current financial year (FY25), more than 80,000 people have already found jobs through this program in different industries, the company said. Who can join Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program? This program is open to both graduates and students who haven't finished college. It supports people looking for jobs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and also non-STEM fields. Training is given in new-age technologies like: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Digital Marketing Finance Soft skills like communication, time management, and interview skills Working with partners Infosys Foundation is working with around 20 organizations to run this program. These include: ICT Academy Unnati Nirmaan Magic Bus Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Centum CII Foundation NIIT Foundation These groups help find job opportunities and support learners in building their careers. What the foundation says Sumit Virmani, a trustee of Infosys Foundation, said, 'India has a big opportunity to train people in the skills needed by industries today, especially in the age of AI. This program helps people move from learning to earning.' He also said the main goal is to close the gap between learning and getting a stable job, while also helping the country's economy grow.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Infosys Foundation commits Rs 200 cr to empower job seekers
Bengaluru: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, announced on Tuesday the launch of the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, aimed at enabling half a million job seekers in India to secure meaningful employment by 2030. Infosys Foundation has committed over Rs 200 crore for the first phase of this programme, said a press release. The initiative focuses on job creation for both graduate and undergraduate youth across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and non-STEM sectors. Sumit Virmani, Trustee of Infosys Foundation, said, 'The big opportunity in our country is to focus on skilling initiatives that meet industry and AI-age demands, and then shape a path from learning to livelihood.' According to him, the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program is conceptualised to address this urgent need.
Deccan Herald
15-07-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Infosys Foundation launches program to create half a million jobs in India by 2030
Through Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, Infosys Foundation is investing in the long-term career success of students.
Mint
15-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Infosys CSR arm launches skill program to help 0.5 mn job seekers; Over ₹200 cr committed in Ph-1
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Infosys Foundation on Tuesday announced the launch of a program that aims to enable half a million job seekers in India to gain meaningful employment by 2030, as the philanthropic and CSR arm of the Indian tech behemoth committed over ₹ 200 crore for its first phase. Infosys Springboard, the flagship digital learning platform from Infosys, will offer support not just for learning and skilling but also opportunities for learners to have sustainable livelihoods and careers. "Infosys announced the launch of Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program to enable half a million job seekers in India to gain meaningful employment by 2030," the company said in a release. Infosys Foundation has committed over ₹ 200 crore for the first phase of the program. The Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program focuses on job creation for both graduates and undergraduates youth across STEM and non-STEM industries. The program will also provide, through Infosys Springboard, additional industry-relevant curricula in cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and in functions like digital marketing and finance. In addition, foundational modules on communication skills, time management, and interview preparation will help learners and job seekers develop essential workplace competencies. Infosys Foundation has teamed up with nearly 20 implementation partners, including ICT Academy, Unnati, Nirmaan, Magic Bus, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Centum, CII Foundation, and NIIT Foundation, to curate job opportunities and create career pathways.
Mint
15-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Infosys CSR arm launches skill program to help 0.5 mn job seekers; Over ₹200 cr committed in Ph-1
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Infosys Foundation on Tuesday announced the launch of a program that aims to enable half a million job seekers in India to gain meaningful employment by 2030, as the philanthropic and CSR arm of the Indian tech behemoth committed over ₹ 200 crore for its first phase. Infosys Springboard, the flagship digital learning platform from Infosys, will offer support not just for learning and skilling but also opportunities for learners to have sustainable livelihoods and careers. "Infosys announced the launch of Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program to enable half a million job seekers in India to gain meaningful employment by 2030," the company said in a release. Infosys Foundation has committed over ₹ 200 crore for the first phase of the program. The Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program focuses on job creation for both graduates and undergraduates youth across STEM and non-STEM industries. The program will also provide, through Infosys Springboard, additional industry-relevant curricula in cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and in functions like digital marketing and finance. In addition, foundational modules on communication skills, time management, and interview preparation will help learners and job seekers develop essential workplace competencies. Infosys Foundation has teamed up with nearly 20 implementation partners, including ICT Academy, Unnati, Nirmaan, Magic Bus, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Centum, CII Foundation, and NIIT Foundation, to curate job opportunities and create career pathways. 'The big opportunity in our country is to focus on skilling initiatives to meet industry and AI-age demands, and then shape a path from learning to livelihood Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, adding the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program is conceptualised to meet this urgent need.
