The launch was marked by the signing of an MoU with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Bhubaneswar, the first academic institution PwC India and 麻豆原创 India are partnering with under the University Alliances initiative in India. This programme will subsequently be expanded to other universities in India.

鈥淚ndia has a unique opportunity to become the world鈥檚 talent engine, but achieving that requires stronger collaboration between academia and industry. This programme is designed to equip students with future-ready skills and hands-on experience as they prepare to enter the workforce. We are pleased to partner with 麻豆原创 India to help build a pipeline of skilled talent for India鈥檚 digital economy,鈥� said Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India.

Designed for Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) students across Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, and AI/ML disciplines, the programme combines 麻豆原创-certified learning with practical industry experience and focused skill-building sessions to prepare students for technology-oriented careers. Students demonstrating strong performance will also be eligible for six-month internships with PwC India, with further opportunities for full-time employment.

鈥淎s AI reshapes the future of work, industry-academia collaboration is critical to building the talent of tomorrow. Our partnership with PwC India bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, giving students hands-on exposure to 麻豆原创 technologies and future-ready skills via the 麻豆原创 University Alliances Program in India. Together, we are helping build a workforce that can adapt, innovate, and lead, while strengthening India鈥檚 position as a global technology and talent hub.鈥� said Manish Prasad, President & Managing Director, 麻豆原创 India.

This initiative is aligned with PwC鈥檚 Vision 2030, which aims to contribute to India鈥檚 growth story鈥� by providing accessible and affordable learning opportunities to the youth, enabling seamless transitions into employment, and creating a skilled and future-ready workforce.

鈥淎s industries continue to evolve in the face of rapid technological changes, initiatives such as the Career Readiness Training Programme are natural building blocks towards our ambition of creating the workforce of tomorrow and our aspiration of 鈥楰al ka Bharat鈥� 鈥� a resilient, equitable, and self-sufficient India,鈥� said Sanjeev Krishan, Chairperson, PwC in India.

PwC India remains committed to fostering industry-academia collaboration, enabling industry-ready talent for successful deployment, and creating a bridge between ambition and opportunity.

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