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APSSDC, Microsoft Train 1,223 Women in AI Careers
The AI Careers for Women programme helps women students learn about artificial intelligence and new technology.
It is run by the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation with Microsoft India.
In its first year, 1,223 women students took part.
They learned through practical activities, projects and larger capstone assignments.
The programme used two Hubs and 10 Spokes.
Special AI Centres of Excellence provided the technology needed for training.
Seventy-two students received job placement offers, and others received internship opportunities.
Students who completed the programme were given certificates.
The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation and Microsoft India completed the first year of the AI Careers for Women programme.
The programme trained 1,223 women students during 2025–26.
It operated through two Hubs and 10 Spokes supported by AI Centres of Excellence.
Students received hands-on training, project work and capstone-based learning in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Seventy-two students received placement offers, alongside internship opportunities, and participants were awarded certificates.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation and Microsoft India, working with women students.
- What
- They completed the first year of the AI Careers for Women programme, training 1,223 students in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
- Where
- Through two Hubs, 10 Spokes and AI Centres of Excellence in Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- During the 2025–26 academic year.
- Why
- To provide women students with a pathway from AI learning and practical experience to projects, internships and employment.
Key facts
- Programme
- AI Careers for Women (AICW)
- Partners
- Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation and Microsoft India
- Training period
- 2025–26
- Women students trained
- 1,223
- Placement offers
- 72
- Delivery network
- Two Hubs and 10 Spokes
- Training facilities
- AI Centres of Excellence with advanced computing infrastructure
Sources
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