Microsoft on Wednesday launched an internship programme for undergraduates to empower them with technology skills for employability. Unveiling the Future Ready Talent Programme’, the tech giant said it is a collaborative endeavour for students in their second year and upwards. The programme aims to impact over 1.5 lakh undergraduates, who will join the workforce between 2022-2024.  

This initiative is a collaborative internship programme for students in their second year of college and upwards and it aims to empower more than 1.5 lakh higher education students who will be joining the workforce between 2022 and 2024.

Under the programme, the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), FutureSkills Prime, Ernst & Young (EY), GitHub, and Quess Corp along with Microsoft will offering a holistic skilling platform, connecting talent to opportunity.

Microsoft will be providing learning modules and certifications to the students through its learning platform, Microsoft Learn, skilling students on topics such as cloud computing, data & Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity. AICTE will be responsible for a curriculum, that is aligned to the National Education Policy, 2020. Nasscom’s Sector Skills Council will provide alignment of relevant courses to the National Occupational Standards, linking these courses on FutureSkills Prime.

Microsoft will provide learning modules and certifications through its learning platform, Microsoft Learn, skilling students on topics like cloud computing, data & Artificial Intelligence, and cybersecurity. AICTE will ensure the curriculum is aligned to the National Education Policy, 2020. Nasscom’s Sector Skills Council will provide alignment of relevant courses to the National Occupational Standards, linking these courses on FutureSkills Prime.

How to apply?

Eligible students can apply for the internship program by visiting the Future Ready Talent website and registering for open batches. The registration for the first batch starts on September 15, 2021.

Speaking about the initiative, Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India, said, “India’s youth is among the country’s biggest competitive advantages. Empowering this talent with the right skills to be self-reliant will be foundational to our long-term growth. The Future Ready Talent Program provides a holistic skilling experience that connects learners more readily with new job opportunities. We are proud to collaborate with a strong set of partners for this program, who are deeply committed to building a vibrant skilling ecosystem in the country.”