TG plans to expand skill development initiatives: IT Minister
The IT Minister of Telangana, D. Sridhar Babu, announced plans to expand skill development initiatives to ensure the youth are prepared for industry demands. The government is partnering with private entities like Boeing to provide training in emerging technologies.
Why it matters
Reflects the strategic focus of regional governments on workforce development to remain competitive in the global tech economy.
With rapid advances in technology and Artificial Intelligence constantly changing the skills required by industry, there is need for the government, industry, research institutions and educational institutions to work in close coordination to make the youth industry ready, said IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu.
Speaking at a certificate distribution programme organised by Boeing, Learning Links Foundation (LLF) and the Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD) here on Wednesday, the Minister said this highlighting the importance of stakeholders joining hands with the State government in strengthening Telangana’s skilling ecosystem and building a future-ready workforce.
The government was working to equip Telangana’s youth with skills aligned with changing industry requirements and emerging technologies, he said, handing over the certificates to youth, persons with disabilities and veterans who successfully completed the Boeing Skilling Programme.
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