As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility outreach Kyndryl, the IT infrastructure services provider, will support the flagship program “HILLs Fellowship in Integrated Mountain Development”, of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL). The two announced a collaboration in Bengaluru on Dec 12. The commitment involves sponsoring students enrolled in the program as well as providing career guidance. Kyndryl’s volunteers will also support the students …

Europe faces a substantial shortage of trailer/truck drivers, with demand significantly outpacing the available workforce. Recent statistics reveal an alarming shortage of over 150,000 skilled drivers in the region, highlighting the critical need for innovative solutions. NSDC International (NSDCI) sensing an opportunity for Indian skilled drivers, has collaborated with Baton Transport, a European road transport company and Anywhere Jobs  combine in …

Samsung, a leading consumer electronics brand, has upskilled 3,000 less-privileged students from eight cities across India in future tech domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data and Coding & Programming, making them job ready and helping them get relevant job placements. Samsung’s flagship programme – Samsung Innovation Campus was launched last year in eight campuse and the …

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with the Japan International Trainee & Skilled Worker Cooperation Organization (JITCO) and the Embassy of India recently organized two impactful Business Matchmaking Seminars in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Tokyo to enlighten stakeholders and industry leaders about the immense potential of Indian candidates in the global job market. These seminars had a primary …

Amazon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to extend its initiative, Amazon WoW (Women of the World) across the country. This innovative program is designed to empower and equip women students enrolled in engineering colleges across India with essential skills to thrive in the technology industry. The collaboration agreement …

The  FICCI- KPMG in India Skill Financing in India Report 2023 released at the 14th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2023 says all efforts should be directed to develop a range of options which encourage greater participation from stakeholders to promote an ecosystem which is both self-sustaining and market driven. The report also focuses on policy recommendations for the future of skills …