Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Nasscom and IBM Partner to Skill 87,000 Youth
Nasscom Foundation and IBM have teamed up to help 87,000 young people from less privileged backgrounds in India.
They will learn important digital skills like Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing through a program called IBM SkillsBuild.
This program offers free online courses and hands-on experiences.
Nasscom Foundation will guide the learners to make sure they understand and use these skills well.
The program also includes interactive learning, mentorship, and real-world projects to help the youth get ready for jobs.
This partnership aims to give young people the tools they need to succeed in a digital world and to help India's economy grow.
Nasscom Foundation and IBM have partnered to skill 87,000 youth from underserved communities in India.
The program, anchored in IBM’s SkillsBuild, offers courses in AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, and Professional Development.
Nasscom Foundation will provide handholding to ensure meaningful engagement and skill absorption.
The program includes interactive learning, mentorship, and guided experiences to build technical proficiency and professional confidence.
The collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide and prepare youth for success in a tech-driven economy.
- Who
- Nasscom Foundation and IBM
- What
- A strategic partnership to skill 87,000 youth from underserved communities in digital, domain, and employability skills
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Across India
- Why
- To bridge the digital divide and prepare young learners for success in a tech-driven economy
- Organizations Involved
- Nasscom Foundation and IBM
- Number of Youth to be Skilled
- 87,000
- Program Name
- IBM SkillsBuild
- Skills Covered
- AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Professional Development
- Program Features
- Self-paced courses, interactive learning, mentorship, guided experiences
- Implementation Model
- Hybrid model with universities and on-ground skilling partners
- Geographical Scope
- Across India
- Key Goals
- Bridge digital divide, prepare youth for tech-driven economy, enhance employability
