Infosys Foundation and ICT Academy Join Hands to Skill 48,000 Students

Infosys Foundation and ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu have teamed up to provide skills training to 48,000 students in various sectors over three years. The initiative, supported by a Rs 33 crore grant from Infosys Foundation, will include IT, banking, and soft skills training, primarily targeting students in rural India.

The Infosys Foundation, in partnership with the ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, has committed to training 48,000 students in diverse fields over the next three years. This philanthropic arm of Infosys Ltd announced a grant of Rs 33 crore towards this initiative on Wednesday.

The project aims to enhance the skills of students in IT, banking, financial services, insurance, retail, and more. Rural India's young learners stand to benefit from this collaboration, which promises to improve employability through relevant skill development.

Additionally, the initiative plans to establish 'Centres of Excellence for Women and Youth Empowerment' across 450 colleges, with training that includes 80 hours of core skills and 20 hours of soft skills. Infosys Springboard, the flagship digital learning platform, will also play a critical role in making these skills accessible.