- As part of Infosys' ESG Vision 2030, Infosys Springboard
seeks to empower 10 million people globally with digital skills by
2025
- The program in the U.S. includes three learning tracks for
the entire learner spectrum from K-12 through post-secondary and
professional digital skills development.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys
Foundation USA, in collaboration
with Infosys, announces the launch of the Infosys Springboard
learning program in the U.S. to empower educators, students, and
aspiring professionals with digital skills to be successful in the
21st Century. Infosys Springboard includes content
across the digital learning, maker education, and professional life
skills continuum. The integrated digital skills program includes
three lifelong learning offerings: 'Educating the Future',
'Upskilling Today' and 'Reskilling for Tomorrow' – meeting all
learners where they are on their digital journey, irrespective of
background or educational development.
Kate Maloney, Executive
Director, Infosys Foundation USA –
"We know that technology jobs are exploding across the US,
however only 51% of US public high schools teach computer science.
It is imperative that we all work together to 'start early'
investing in the generations who will need digital skills to thrive
in the 21st Century economy. Infosys Foundation
USA is all-in to support the
commitment to bring lifelong digital skills across the U.S. so that
all can fully participate in the technology opportunities of the
future."
Across its three offerings, Infosys Springboard aims to
democratize access to digital learning that empowers aspirants
across the spectrum from K-12 teachers and students to
post-secondary learners, all the way to professionals seeking to
reskill. The initiative will be led by a dedicated team of experts,
curriculum partners, non-profits and a global network of leading
educational institutions, to offer these online programs free to
diverse learners:
- Educating the Future through the Pathfinders Online
Institute, an online platform offering dynamic computer science and
maker education content for K-12 teachers, students, and families,
including live events, on-demand courses, professional development,
as well as free kits and instructional licenses to enrich the K-12
classroom.
- Upskilling Today with the Digital Academy, an
online platform that provides upskilling opportunities in the
latest digital trends, soft skills, and emerging technologies like
AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity for the benefit of
post-secondary learners or others seeking transferable skills
aligned to the digital future.
- Reskilling for Tomorrow with Reskill and Restart,
an online platform that brings together professionals, trainers,
and employers in a guided journey that begins with an aptitude and
skills assessment, is followed by curated role-specific digital
skills training pathways and culminates in matching skills with
opportunities of the digital economy.
Ravi Kumar, President, Infosys
and Chairperson of Infosys Foundation USA, said, "Our goal has long been to put
our digital expertise and capabilities to work to improve society,
arming people with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in
the future. Challenges resulting from the pandemic have continued
to reinforce the urgent need for accessible instruments of digital
learning for people from all walks of life. That's exactly why we
believe the expansion of Infosys Springboard in the U.S. is an
important investment in our students, educators, workforce, and the
digital infrastructure of our country."
About Infosys Foundation USA
Infosys Foundation USA was
established in 2015 with the mission of expanding computer science
and maker education to K-12 students and teachers across
the United States, with a specific
focus on increasing access to underrepresented communities. The
Foundation achieves impact through delivering professional
development programs for teachers, partnering with leading
nonprofits, and delivering innovative media campaigns that inspire
everyone to be creators, not just consumers, of technology. For
more information, visit infosys.org/USA.
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services
and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to
navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of
experience in managing the systems and workings of global
enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital
journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered
core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower
the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented
levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning
agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and
transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our
innovation ecosystem.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE,
NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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