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India Today
15-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Over 700 marginalised youths trained in AI, robotics, and fintech skills
More than 700 marginalised youths from Delhi NCR and Bengaluru have successfully completed a 200-hour training programme focused on artificial intelligence. Covering key areas such as generative AI, robotics, and fintech, the initiative blended technical education with soft skills training to enhance job readiness and support entry into the evolving tech received over 140 hours of core AI training alongside more than 60 hours of sessions focused on communication, problem-solving, and workplace readiness. Expert-led workshops, real-world exposure through corporate visits, and mentorship from volunteers formed a key part of the holistic training on the success of the initiative, Jyoti Sharma, CEO, Nasscom Foundation said, 'AI is not just reshaping industries, it's redefining the future of work. Our collaboration with Capgemini, under the AI for Skilling initiative, reflects our shared vision of an inclusive digital economy, where marginalised youth have the opportunity to participate and break barriers to AI access. By enabling future-ready skills and focusing on foundational, core-work skills, we are investing in the potential of India's youth to fully embrace evolving digital opportunities.'Ashwin Yardi, CEO – India, Capgemini said, 'AI is shaping a bold new era of work—one where innovation, inclusion, and human potential thrive together. Through Capgemini's Digital Academy, in partnership with Nasscom Foundation, we are bridging the digital divide - equipping the youth with industry-relevant AI and technology skills for meaningful careers."The programme's first cohort has already started securing placements across technology sectors. Building on this success, the next phase of the initiative will expand into DeepTech fields, aiming to create a sustainable talent pipeline and bridge the digital divide for underserved communities.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
700 youth in Bengaluru trained in AI: Capgemini, Nasscom drive skilling push
BENGALURU: At least 700 underprivileged youths in Bengaluru and the Delhi-NCR region have been trained and certified through the 'AI for Skilling' programme, an initiative by Capgemini in partnership with the Nasscom Foundation. The programme, implemented in Bengaluru and Delhi NCR, is designed to provide 200-hour training, comprising over 140 hours of technical instruction and more than 60 hours of soft skills development. The initiative builds on Capgemini's Digital Academy programme. It aims to make students more upskilled, so that it becomes easier for them to get employment. CEO of Capgemini-India, Ashwin Yardi, said, 'Through Capgemini's digital academy, in partnership with Nasscom Foundation, we are bridging the digital divide— equipping the youth with industry-relevant AI and technology skills for meaningful careers.' CEO of Nasscom Foundation Jyoti Sharma said, 'Our collaboration with Capgemini, under the AI for Skilling initiative, reflects our shared vision of an inclusive digital economy, where marginalised youth have the opportunity to participate and break barriers to AI access. By enabling future-ready skills and focusing on foundational, core work skills, we are investing in the potential of India's youth to fully embrace evolving digital opportunities.'
