IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the Commissionerate of Technical Education (CTE Gujarat), of the Government of Gujarat, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster technical and professional education in Gujarat.
According to an official release, the focus will be on leveraging IBM SkillsBuild, to empower learners in Gujarat with skills in technologies such as AI (including generative AI), cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, and workplace skills for professional development. Recently, IBM unveiled the new IBM Consulting Client Innovation Center (CIC) in Gandhinagar, emphasising technology areas such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), hybrid cloud, and cybersecurity.
“Driven by the Government of Gujarat’s commitment to fostering opportunities and nurturing a dynamic workforce, Gujarat has emerged as a leader not only in business and entrepreneurship but also in the educational landscape. Collaborations, such as the one with IBM, will further enhance the state’s technical education excellence, crucial in shaping a skilled future-ready workforce in emerging technologies like AI and hybrid cloud. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary leadership, the synergy between education and skilling is set to position India as a Vishwa Guru, evolving into a hub of knowledge and a leading skilling destination,” Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, said.
