Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Friday launched the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a platform dedicated to preparing India’s youth for jobs of the future. The platform was introduced at a national conference on “Empowering Youth for the Jobs of the Future,” which was coordinated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Reliance Foundation.
Speaking at the launch, Jayant Chaudhary said, “India’s youth stand at the crossroads of immense opportunities and the collaboration between Reliance Foundation and NSDC marks a significant milestone in empowering them for the jobs of the future. The launch of the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy, a joint platform, is a testament to this commitment, ensuring our youth are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. By investing in skilling, we are not only building a stronger workforce but also shaping a generation of leaders ready to take on global challenges. This initiative reflects our dedication to ensuring that every young person has access to the tools and training they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. Together, we are laying the foundation for a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”
Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, speaking at the conference ahead of the launch of Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy 
From left to right – Jagannatha Kumar, CEO, Reliance Foundation; Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE; Jayant Chaudhary; Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC; Nupur Bahl, Programme Head, Reliance Foundation, at the conference during the launch of Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy
The conference brought together prominent figures from academia, corporate philanthropy, industry, government and civil society to exchange views on skilling India’s youth.
Highlighting the importance of skill development in light of the swiftly evolving nature of the job market, Reliance Foundation CEO Jagannatha Kumar said, ” Enabling young people to achieve their aspirations is a part of the core philosophy of Reliance Foundation. Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is a step towards fulfilling those aspirations and preparing youth for the jobs of the future. By harnessing technology, the platform maximises its reach and accessibility. It bridges the gap between education and employment to equip our young people with the skills they need to succeed in a dynamic landscape of jobs and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy plays a vital role in fostering a collaborative ecosystem by forging partnerships and uniting key stakeholders to drive innovation in skill development, ensuring that India’s youth are empowered in this rapidly changing economic environment.”
The Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy is an accessible online resource that provides individualised expert coaching, future-ready skill building courses and industry connections for rewarding employment. With the help of skilling, reskilling and unique user-specific suggestions as well as industry expert mentorship, it is intended to assist an individual at each and every stage of their career.
The platform is aimed at empowering more than 6 lakh young Indians in the next year alone.
In order to further the ‘Skill India Mission’ by expanding the scope and impact of the prospective skill courses created on the platform, Reliance Foundation and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have decided to work together on the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy. Together, the two bodies will make sure that students registered in AICTE-affiliated higher education institutions nationwide have access to these courses, thereby increasing their employability and preparation for the workforce.
Key speakers at the national conference included Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE and others.
They discussed ways to shape India’s skilling landscape by incorporating mentorship into formal education, workforce development initiatives and strengthening curricula to include emerging technologies and 21st-century skills.
The conference underscored the importance of strengthening skill-building projects while maintaining fairness as well as preparing young people for employment in fields involving new and developing technologies.
The conference also marked the debut of a publication by the Reliance Foundation called ‘Building India’s Future Young Talent: Stories of Transformation’. The publication has accounts of people from across India whose lives were impacted by skill development initiatives.
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