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NSDC collaborates with Microsoft to empower Indian youth with digital skills

Pratyusha Tripathy by Pratyusha Tripathy
July 9, 2020
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With a vision to transform India into a skilled nation, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has collaborated with Microsoft. This partnership aims to provide digital skills to over one lakh youth in the country over the next 12 months. Microsoft will collaborate with NSDC’s eSkillIndia portal to provide free access to learning resources and conduct digital skilling awareness drives, equipping the next generation of learners with the skills they need to thrive in a digital economy. 

As part of the partnership, Microsoft’s learning resource center Microsoft Learn will be integrated with the eSkillIndia digital platform to provide access to personalized learning paths and resources that are in-demand in today’s economy and are well-positioned to continue to grow in the future. These learning paths will cover a broad range of skills, from entry-level digital literacy to advanced product-based skilling in critical technologies like AI and cloud computing, providing numerous opportunities for people to reskill and upskill, placing roles that are in-demand within reach of job seekers. 

The partnership with NSDC is an extension of Microsoft’s global skilling initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire new digital skills needed for the COVID-19 economy. 

NSDC collaborates with MicrosoftSpeaking about the partnership, Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India, said, “the digital transformation of India is driving demand for tech-enabled jobs across every industry and with it the need for digital skills. We are deeply invested in creating a digital skills ecosystem that prepares India’s workforce for jobs of the future. Our partnership with NSDC is a strong step in that direction, equipping learners with easily accessible tools and resources needed to succeed in a digital economy.”

Talking about the association, Dr. Manish Kumar, CEO and MD, NSDC, said, “the collaboration aims at accelerating online learning for enhancing employability of the young workforce in a rapidly evolving digital environment. With focus on new-age and advanced skills, the initiative will meet the growing demands of our economy.” 

Also read: NSDC partners upGrad to expand the reach of online skilling programs https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/nsdc-partners-upgrad-to-expand-the-reach-of-online-skilling-programs/

The integration of Microsoft Learn on the eSkill India platform will provide learners with customized content and resources, accessible anytime, anywhere. eSkill India and Microsoft will co-host e-skilling events, webinars and virtual sessions across the country to support students, training partners and higher-education trainees enrolled under NSDC’s skill training programs. The sessions will be designed to drive digital literacy and provide insights into technologies like AI, machine learning and cloud computing among others.

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