• December-25-2024

The DigiSaksham initiative to equip youth in digi - tech skills

Through this initiative, Microsoft, and the Ministry of Labour and Employment will provide 10 million active registered jobseekers on the National Career Service (NCS) platform, access to inclusive computing and computer science training, equipping them with the skills required to thrive in a digital economy. Conceptualized and designed by Microsoft India, DigiSaksham will be implemented in the field by Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP-I). The program will impact more than 300,000 job seekers in the first year, training them in subjects like programming languages, data analytics, software development fundamentals and advanced digital productivity.

DigiSaksham is an extension of Microsoft’s global commitment to help 25 million people acquire digital skills in a post-COVID-19 economy. The initiative aims to strengthen the existing government ecosystem by upskilling job seekers through a structured, four-step approach:

Approach:

• Facilitation: AKRSP(I) will curate sector-specific skill requirements and develop customized learning paths to enhance the employability of job seekers.
• Content Integration: Microsoft’s technical course curriculum will be integrated into the NCS portal via the Global Skills Initiative, enabling access for 10 million active registered job seekers.
• Jobseeker Training: The program will directly train over 300,000 beneficiaries across India through a blended model—offering online training on the Microsoft Community Training (MCT) platform, along with in-person workshops at select Model Career Centers (MCCs).
  • MCT Platform: An Azure-based platform supporting personalized, mobile-based learning. Registered job seekers will access virtual instructor-led training in key technical areas such as Programming Languages, Data Analytics, Software Development Fundamentals, and Advanced Digital Productivity.
  • In-person Workshops: Following Government guidelines for educational institution reopenings, AKRSP(I) and NICS will identify MCCs to organize boot camps focused on emerging technologies like Cloud, AI, and Data Analytics, targeting 2,400 beneficiaries across four MCCs.
• Employment Assistance: Trained and certified job seekers under DigiSaksham will receive placement support at four select Model Career Centers. A dedicated placement officer will facilitate industry-specific placements and explore hyperlocal employment opportunities.

Source: NCS Portal