Microsoft India join hands with NIELIT to boost access to skills for jobs

CIOTechOutlook Team | Wednesday, 04 January 2023, 11:27 IST

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In order to prepare young people for employment in India's cybersecurity industry, Microsoft and the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) have announced their partnership.
 
Microsoft will implement the CyberShikshaa and Ready4Cybersecurity programmes in 30 NIELIT training facilities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns, with a focus on Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and the northeastern states. The programmes are primarily aimed at underserved youth, women, and jobseekers from remote areas.
 
"Since its inception in 2018, the CyberShikshaa programme has driven tremendous impact in skilling for employability of women and underserved youth -- and is now expanding to reach 45,000 learners over the next three years. We are delighted to partner with NIELIT and enable greater access to skills for jobs through this collaboration," Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer, Microsoft India, said in a statement.
 
During the first year of deployment, the partnership between NIELIT and Microsoft will assist close the cybersecurity talent gap and give 1100 underprivileged kids job possibilities.
 
A total of 3,500 students will receive training and opportunities for internships or careers in highly sought-after cybersecurity positions.
 
"This will enable a robust pool of skilled professionals who can help protect organisations from cyber threats. We welcome this collaboration with Microsoft, which will help us multiply the reach of the training programme and provide opportunities to more jobseekers and underserved youth," Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi, Director General, NIELIT, said in a statement.
 
In addition to training funds, Microsoft stated its assistance will also include mentorship opportunities, certifications, and course content.
 
The NIELIT will work with current programme partners Data Security Council of India, Tata Strive, ICT Academy, and Quick Heal Foundation to put the CyberShikshaa and Ready4Cybersecurity training programmes into action.
 
Through CyberShikshaa, underserved female engineering students in Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns will have access to more than 400 hours of cybersecurity instruction as well as 90 hours of business English instruction.
 
Additionally, Ready4Cybersecurity, a 120-hour virtual instructor-led training programme given by the NIELIT Centers for novices in remote colleges and higher education institutions who wish to be prepared for cybersecurity employment, integrates NIELIT's Information Security curriculum.
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