The Pune-based non-profit organisation, Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), has joined forces with the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) to skillfully train 1,000 individuals for employment in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI data science, cloud architect 2.0 and software engineering, according to an official release.
“The technological paradigm shift has impacted businesses and necessitated urgent upskilling of the future workforce. We impart knowledge on trending topics, bridging the gap between industries and academics. Our innovative methods hone the creative minds of young learners and ensure them the best placements at high-end companies,” Ketan Deshpande, founder, CEO, FUEL, said.
Through the chief minister Kaushalya Karnataka Yojane (CMKKY), FUEL, in collaboration with KSDC, will identify and select candidates, with KSDC providing support. A comprehensive training programme of more than 1,600 hours will be delivered to a group of 250 aspiring individuals in each of the four key sectors. Out of these, 750 candidates will undergo non-residential training, while 250 will be provided with residential training. The entire initiative is financially supported by KSDC, the release mentioned.
Leveraging its expansive network of industry partners and skilled training personnel, FUEL is committed to equipping candidates with in-depth and practical knowledge of emerging sectors such as AI and ML, which play a pivotal role in shaping global business decisions.