HYDERABAD, DEC 11   :  Microsoft, a global leader in digital transformation and TNS India Foundation (TNSIF), a non-profit organisation inaugurated the Microsoft Learning Lab at Government ITI, Mallepally in the city on Monday.

The Microsoft Learning Lab, established in collaboration with Microsoft, is strategically aligned with TNS India Foundation’s Green Skills for Youth in Vocational Education for Manufacturing Sector Program emphasizing the development of essential Green Skills for students enrolled in ITIs.

The Foundation aims to train around 3000 students annually, with each batch accommodating 30 to 50 students. The program’s overall reach extends to approximately 6000 beneficiaries.

The Learning Labs – Green Skills in Government ITI Mallepally, is a pivotal initiative focusing on providing students with practical skills relevant to the green industry. This initiative is made possible by the support Microsoft provided.

Spearheaded by Microsoft, the lab plays a vital role in Microsoft’s broader commitment to green skilling programs. These programs aim to equip youth from low socio-economic backgrounds with essential skills, providing them with a competitive edge in the dynamic job market.

This collaborative endeavour addresses the gap between traditional education and the evolving demands of the modern job market, offering a distinct pathway for marginalized individuals to acquire Green Skills and establish a competitive foothold.

The Microsoft Learning Lab specializes in offering a comprehensive curriculum centered around green skills, approved by the Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ). Courses delve into practical applications of renewable energy, specifically focusing on solar and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.

The program is open to final-year students of ITIs & Polytechnics with a family income of less than or equal to 2.5 lakhs per annum.

Successful completion of the course requirements opens doors to interview opportunities, providing a direct pathway to gainful employment in the rapidly evolving field of green skills.

The event was attended by S.V.K. Nagesh, Joint Director, P. Narsaiah, Regional Deputy Director, and Ms Puppala. Jyothi Rani, Principal of Government ITI, Mallepally , Ms. Nitu Narula, CSR Lead, Microsoft India Development Centre, Ms. Rajalakshmi Rajagopal Microsoft, PM-CSR, Microsoft India Development Centre, and Ms. Rupa Bohra, Managing Director, TNS India Foundation.(UNI)