PAYPAL and ICT ACADEMY Renew Partnership to Empower Underprivileged Youth in India
ICT ACADEMY, supported by PAYPAL, launched the second
edition of the “Student Enablement Program” at St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Chennai
to train students on advanced IT skills. The program aims to benefit 3,400
students, in engineering, arts and science institutions across Tamil Nadu,
Telangana and Karnataka, by providing critical development opportunities for
women and underprivileged youth. Upon completion of the program, 70% of the
participants will secure job placement at various IT companies.
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 first
of its kind pioneer venture under the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model
that endeavours to train the higher education teachers and students thereby
exercises on developing the next generation teachers and industry ready
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,” said Mouli V., Vice President
of Data, and India Site Leader, PAYPAL.
Speaking about this partnership, Hari
Balachandran, Chief Executive Officer, ICT ACADEMY said, “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 features of the
program include 140 hours of training on IT and professional skills, training
100 faculty members on advanced technologies and assigning the role of mentors,
assessment for trained students, certification, placement facilitation for
certified students, and other activities for students to enhance their
skill.
Mr. Arunraj, I.A.S, Executive Director - ELCOT
in his speech emphasised the need for women empowerment and various steps taken
by Government Tamil Nadu in that direction.
Dr. Vaddi Seshagiri, Principal, St. Joseph’s
College of Engineering, delivered the welcome address and highlighted the
importance 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 lasting impact on
underprivileged youth, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to
thrive in today's competitive world.
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