News Summary
Six U.S. colleges receive $25,000 each from Infosys Foundation USA and NACCE to enhance digital workforce skills. The initiative will support students and adult learners by providing essential skills for today’s tech-driven economy, utilizing the Infosys Springboard platform. The program emphasizes long-term sustainability and community engagement.
Coronado, California – Six U.S. colleges have been awarded $25,000 each to enhance digital workforce skills through a grant from Infosys Foundation USA and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). The funding, totaling $250,000, aims to equip students and adult learners with essential digital skills and career pathways necessary for today’s technology-driven economy.
The six selected institutions are Coppin State University (MD), Foothill College (CA), Gateway Community College (AZ), Houston City College (TX), Ivy Tech Community College (IN), and North Iowa Area Community College (IA). These colleges include a mix of community colleges, four-year institutions, and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
The initiative is part of a broader program called the Digital Workforce Innovation Program, which focuses on preparing students for emerging job markets. The program will run for 18 months and comprises various offerings such as funding, technical assistance, individualized coaching, monthly focus group meetings, mentorship opportunities, student-driven data analysis, and collaborative peer learning.
Participants in the program will utilize the Infosys Springboard digital learning platform, which provides valuable resources tailored to local labor markets and workforce needs. This platform offers access to a comprehensive course repository of approximately 11,000 courses covering advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
As part of the partnership, Maker USA will provide technical assistance and connect the awardees to a network of over 40 institutions focused on maker education and makerspaces. This collaboration aligns with NACCE’s commitment to address community and workforce needs through stakeholder engagement and cooperation.
The criteria for selection highlight the awardees’ potential to demonstrate college readiness, enhance their programs, and develop long-term sustainability plans that extend beyond the initial funding period. The aim is not only to implement immediate improvements but also to ensure ongoing benefits and development through a structured framework of support.
Infosys Foundation USA has emphasized the need for expanding access to digital skills, recognizing that a significant portion of today’s workforce requires such training to remain competitive in a rapidly changing job landscape. Additionally, the program incorporates partnerships with SkillPointe, an organization that assists individuals in finding training and certification programs for skilled trades, which further enriches the educational offerings for participants.
NACCE’s recognition as a leader in community college entrepreneurship education across North America reinforces the importance of these initiatives in empowering the workforce. The foundation’s goals align with a national movement to broaden the scope of computer science and maker education access, targeting both K-12 students and educators throughout the United States.
In conclusion, this funding initiative underlines the critical need for educational institutions to adapt and enhance their offerings to equip students with vital digital skills to thrive in the current labor market. The collaboration between Infosys Foundation USA, NACCE, and the selected colleges aims to create a robust pathway to success for millions of learners across the country.
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- Columbia Tribune
- Wikipedia: Digital Literacy
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- Google Search: Digital Workforce Skills
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Community College
- Google News: Digital Workforce Innovation
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