Capgemini, SAP Join Forces To Skill 8,000 Marginalised Youth In India

Capgemini and SAP are collaborating to launch the Capgemini-SAP Digital Academy, an initiative designed to provide essential digital and vocational skills to underprivileged youth in India. 

This programme will operate in six key cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune and will aim to bridge the digital divide by equipping over 8,000 individuals from marginalised communities with market-relevant skills over the next three years.

In a concerted effort to foster gender inclusivity, the initiative will prioritise the participation of young women, with a goal of ensuring that over half of the trainees are female. This focus is intended to address the gender gap in technology fields, contributing to broader socio-economic development and creating pathways for sustainable careers.

“Our partnership will empower India's youth with future-ready and well-defined skillsets, ensuring their long-term success in their careers. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to foster a culture of continuous learning, which will undoubtedly contribute to India's growth trajectory,” said Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India and Head, Customer Innovation Services, SAP.

The collaboration is under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandate of both Capgemini and SAP, who have committed to harnessing their resources, expertise and networks to uplift vulnerable communities under this programme. 

Ashwin Yardi, CEO of Capgemini in India said, “Through the Capgemini–SAP Digital Academy programme, we are not only providing skills but also creating pathways for sustainable careers and livelihood while at the same time nurturing the skilled talent India needs to grow.”