ICT ACADEMY, supported by PAYPAL, launched the second version of the “Student Enablement Program” at St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai to practice college students on superior IT expertise. The program goals to profit 3,400 college students, in engineering, arts and science establishments throughout Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka, by offering crucial growth alternatives for ladies and underprivileged youth. Upon completion of this system, 70% of the individuals will safe job placement at numerous IT corporations.
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PAYPAL and ICT ACADEMY Renew Partnership to Empower Underprivileged Youth in India
The inauguration of this system was held at St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai on 17th October 2023 in the presence of greater than 1,500 Students. The St. Joseph’s College of Engineering has all the time strived for advancing in direction of implementing newest applied sciences to upskill college students and school.
ICT ACADEMY (www.ictacademy.in) is an initiative of the Government of India in collaboration with the state Governments and Industries. ICT ACADEMY is a not-for-profit society, the primary of its variety pioneer enterprise below the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mannequin that endeavours to practice the upper schooling academics and college students thereby workout routines on creating the subsequent era academics and business prepared college students.
“Building on the success of our inaugural Student Enablement Program with ICT ACADEMY in 2022, we’re proud to expand the initiative to impact 35% more students this year. Education can be crucial to breaking the poverty cycle for underrepresented groups and enabling a more inclusive community. As an innovator in the payments industry and a leading employer in India, we remain committed to enabling the success of women and underprivileged youth by strengthening their work readiness with industry-relevant skills building,” mentioned Mouli V., Vice President of Data, and India Site Leader, PAYPAL.
Speaking about this partnership, Hari Balachandran, Chief Executive Officer, ICT ACADEMY mentioned, “Technology has become part of every business. As the technologies evolve faster, developing the skills of the people will be the key to employment and economic development of the nation. ICT ACADEMY continuously strives to develop a sustainable skill ecosystem right from the bottom of the pyramid. ICT ACADEMY does it by collaborating with corporate, government and academia. The collaboration with PAYPAL is a step forward to serve the deserving people of the society. The program will enable needy students to get skilled in technologies of the fourth industrial revolution being adopted by industries worldwide.” Salient options of this system embody 140 hours of coaching on IT and skilled expertise, coaching 100 school members on superior applied sciences and assigning the function of mentors, evaluation for skilled college students, certification, placement facilitation for licensed college students, and different actions for college students to improve their ability.
Mr. Arunraj, I.A.S, Executive Director – ELCOT in his speech emphasised the necessity for ladies empowerment and numerous steps taken by Government Tamil Nadu in that route.
Dr. Vaddi Seshagiri, Principal, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, delivered the welcome deal with and highlighted the significance of the partnership.
Dr. B. Babu Manohar, Chairman, St. Joseph’s Group of Institutions, Ms. Sheela Pascal, Sr. Director – Data, PAYPAL India, Mr. Suresh Babu, Associate Vice President, ICT ACADEMY and Mr. Poornaprakash, State Head, ICT ACADEMY graced the inaugural ceremony with their esteemed presence.
With this renewed partnership, ICT ACADEMY and PAYPAL are poised to make a long-lasting impression on underprivileged youth, equipping them with the abilities and data wanted to thrive in right now’s aggressive world.