IT News Online - Tech Mahindra Foundation Launches Tech Mahindra SMART Academy for Digital Technologies in Delhi

The Tech Mahindra Foundation, in partnership with the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), and AT&T Global Network Services India Pvt. Ltd. (AGNSI), inaugurated the SMART Academy for Digital Technologies in Delhi on October 4, 2024. The initiative aims to empower India s youth with high-quality vocational courses in digital technologies, enhancing their employability in sectors like healthcare, IT, and logistics. Prof. Md Shakeel, Vice-Chancellor of JMI, highlighted the importance of equipping the youth with new-age skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. The SMART Academy will offer courses such as Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, and Java Full Stack Development, along with foundational courses in English, IT, and soft skills. Mr. Arun Karna, MD & CEO of AGNSI, emphasized India s potential to bring about global transformation through its young talent pool and thriving start-up ecosystem. The SMART Academy for Digital Technologies is seen as a crucial step in empowering the next generation of workers with advanced skills and promoting a culture of innovation. Mr. Chetan Kapoor, CEO of Tech Mahindra Foundation, stated that their initiatives align with market trends and nurture youth accordingly. The SMART Academy for Digital Technologies interweaves new-age technologies with soft skills and personality development. Tech Mahindra, part of the Mahindra Group, is a leading multinational federation of companies with a strong presence in various sectors. The group is committed to leading ESG initiatives globally, enabling rural prosperity, and enhancing urban living. The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at JMI fosters entrepreneurial thinking and skills development through initiatives like the Livelihood Business Incubator (LBI) and the SMART Academy for Digital Technologies and Entrepreneurship. The Design Innovation Centre (DIC) further strengthens this ecosystem by driving creative problem-solving and

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Published on 2024-10-05