Kochi: EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) announced the launch of the NextGen Employability Programme. This pioneering initiative is being conducted in collaboration with the Edunet Foundation and the Labour & Skills Department, Government of Kerala, through the State Skill Development Mission, Kerala Academy for Skills and Excellence (KASE).
The launch of the initiative will extend the programme’s reach to 4,000 students and 2,000 engineering faculty members across India, furthering the mission of EY GDS to bridge the skills gap in India’s tech workforce.
The program in Kerala primarily targets unemployed graduates from the science stream. It includes a rigorous three-month, 160-hour classroom-based training in coding foundations and web development with MERN Technology, designed to enhance the technical aptitude and placement potential of the students.
The NextGen Employability Programme is specially curated to address the critical skills gap and to provide industry-aligned technology skills to students. It aims to build competencies such as critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, and workplace readiness, alongside Industry 4.0 skills including data analytics, cloud computing, and full-stack development.
Manesh Patel, Global Operations Leader, EY GDS, said, “The NextGen Employability Program has had a transformative impact on the student community. Our association with Edunet Foundation and KASE reiterates our commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the tech industry.”
“KASE is pleased to collaborate with EY GDS on a programme designed to equip students with industry-relevant technical skills and boost their employability prospects. It would support the youth with technical skills, and also open doors to internships, apprenticeships, and jobs,” said Veena Madhavan, MD, KASE.
Each batch includes 50-60 students across multiple centres in Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and other locations, who will receive specialized instruction and project-based learning, with KASE providing essential training infrastructure. This initiative also includes placement assistance for qualified participants, helping to enable a broad approach to enhancing employability among Kerala’s youth. Employee volunteers from EY GDS will contribute through mentoring, coaching, and sharing critical industry experience to prepare the students for meaningful economic opportunities in the technology sector.
