Tech training program inaugurated collaboratively by Freshworks and Edunet Foundation with zero cost activation
In a significant move towards digital inclusion, IT firm Freshworks has launched the Academy for Careers in Tech (ACT) programme in Hyderabad, India. The initiative, now in its updated 15-month intensive form, is aimed at empowering 30 students from rural and migrant backgrounds with industry-relevant technology skills.
The partnership between Freshworks and Edunet Foundation, a nonprofit organisation, leverages industry expertise and outreach to address skill gaps among underserved youth. This programme is still being implemented at CMR Engineering College in Hyderabad, where it was initially announced.
The ACT Programme is designed for 12th-pass students who face financial or social barriers to further education. It offers around 1,000 hours of immersive, structured sessions including technical skills and employability training. The selection process includes entrance exams, student-parent counselling, and a three-week bootcamp assessing motivation, discipline, and engagement.
Financial support is provided to ensure economic limitations do not prevent participation. The first cohort of the programme consists of 30 students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The programme received applications from 1,000 students, reflecting its growing popularity and relevance.
Sreedhar Gade, Vice President of Engineering and Responsible AI at Freshworks, stated that the ACT Programme reflects Freshworks' long-standing commitment to democratising tech education and creating pathways for under-represented communities. The programme is expected to create a viable career pathway in technology for those unable to pursue traditional higher education due to socioeconomic constraints.
Overall, the ACT Programme aims for strong social impact by providing skill development and employability opportunities, contributing to community upliftment in Hyderabad through digital inclusion.
- The ACT Programme, a joint initiative between Freshworks and the Edunet Foundation, is designed to provide technology education and skills to underrepresented communities, with a specific focus on 12th-pass students who face financial or social barriers to further education.
- In the technology industry, Freshworks is working towards social change by launching the ACT Programme, a 15-month intensive course offered in partnership with CMR Engineering College in Hyderabad, India, which aims to equip 30 students from rural and migrant backgrounds with industry-relevant skills.
- As part of the ACT Programme, students can look forward to a comprehensive curriculum that includes not only technology skills but also employability training, preparing them for a viable career pathway in the technology industry, and contributing to the digital inclusion movement, thereby uplifting their communities.
