Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Nasscom and IBM Partner to Train 87,000 Youth in Digital Skills
Nasscom Foundation and IBM have teamed up to teach over 87,000 young people in India important digital skills.
They will learn about things like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing through a free online platform called IBM SkillsBuild.
The program will help these young people, especially those from communities that don't have as many resources, get ready for jobs in a world where technology is very important.
Nasscom Foundation will guide them, and IBM will provide the learning tools.
The program will be available all over India and will include both online learning and in-person sessions.
The goal is to help these young people find good jobs and be part of India's growing digital economy.
Nasscom Foundation and IBM partner to train 87,000 youth in India in digital skills.
Program focuses on AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics.
IBM SkillsBuild platform offers free curated courses and hands-on experience.
Nasscom Foundation provides guidance and support throughout the learning journey.
Program includes interactive learning, mentorship, and project-based experiences.
- Who
- Nasscom Foundation and IBM
- What
- Training program for youth in digital skills
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- To bridge the digital divide and prepare youth for technology-driven jobs
- Organizations Involved
- Nasscom Foundation and IBM
- Number of Youth to be Trained
- 87,000
- Skills Focus
- AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Skills
- Learning Platform
- IBM SkillsBuild
- Program Duration
- Not specified
- Geographic Scope
- Across India
- Program Model
- Hybrid (online and on-ground)