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Future-Ready Skill Development & Education Enhancement Program

Gain industry-relevant skills, certifications, and career opportunities — completely free. A joint initiative by Google and ICT Academy for students across the Visakhapatnam region.

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Bridging the digital skills gap, together

About this initiative

Google and ICT Academy have come together to bridge the digital skills gap and create opportunities for young people from underserved communities.

Through this initiative, students gain access to industry-relevant technology training, hands-on learning, mentorship, and career readiness support—completely free of cost.

By combining Google's global expertise in digital skills with ICT Academy's extensive academic network and implementation experience, the program empowers learners with the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the digital economy.

Why this program matters

  • ✓ 100% sponsored training
  • ✓ Industry-aligned curriculum
  • ✓ Hands-on, instructor-led learning
  • ✓ Joint certification from Google & ICT Academy
  • ✓ Career readiness & placement facilitation
  • ✓ Inclusive opportunities for women & economically disadvantaged youth

Three paths into a digital career

Explore our learning tracks

Track 01

Digital empowerment & smart living skills

Digital literacy, MS Office, online collaboration tools, cyber safety, digital payments, and e-governance services.

  • Digital Office Assistant
  • Administrative Executive
  • Customer Support Associate
  • Digital Services Facilitator

Includes: Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Professional Etiquette & Interview Readiness

Track 02

Digital marketing

Social media marketing, content marketing, SEO, SEM, email marketing, web analytics, and campaign management.

  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Content Associate
  • SEO Executive

Includes: Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Professional Etiquette & Interview Readiness

Track 03

Data analytics using excel

Advanced Excel, data cleaning, pivot tables, dashboards, data visualization, and reporting.

  • Data Analyst Trainee
  • MIS Executive
  • Business Analyst Associate
  • Reporting Executive

Includes: Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Professional Etiquette & Interview Readiness

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What this program is building toward

Our vision for impact

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Higher education institutions in Visakhapatnam are invited to collaborate in this initiative and create meaningful career opportunities for their students.

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Enquiries: [email protected]

Empowering Talent, Building Tomorrow

About Google

At Google, technology is not just about infrastructure or innovation—it is about creating opportunities for people and communities to thrive. Around the world, Google invests in initiatives that strengthen local economies, bridge the digital divide, and equip individuals with the skills needed for tomorrow's careers.

In Visakhapatnam, this vision comes to life through the Future-Ready Skill Development and Education Enhancement Program, implemented in partnership with ICT Academy.

By combining Google's global expertise in technology, digital skills, and future workforce needs with ICT Academy's extensive network of educational institutions and deep experience in skilling and employability, this initiative creates a powerful pathway from learning to livelihood.

Together, Google and ICT Academy are enabling young people to:

  • Gain access to industry-relevant digital and technology skills at no cost.
  • Earn recognised certifications that enhance career readiness.
  • Build practical skills for emerging digital careers and the AI-driven economy.
  • Access mentorship, employability training, and pathways to meaningful employment.

This partnership is designed to ensure that local talent does not simply participate in the digital future—they help shape it.

17+ years of building industry-ready talent

About ICT Academy

ICT Academy is a pioneering not-for-profit organization working with governments, industry, and academia to develop industry-ready talent across India.

For more than 17 years, ICT Academy has empowered students and educators through initiatives in digital empowerment, faculty development, employability, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration.

The organization actively contributes to India's vision of Skill India, Digital India, Startup India, and Make in India.

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Student stories are on their way

Voices of transformation

We'll be adding real testimonials here from future cohorts as they complete their training.

Questions about the program?

Contact us

Reach out to the ICT Academy team — we're happy to help students and institutions alike.

Address ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, Module No. E6-03, Sixth Floor, Block E, IIT Madras Research Park, Kanagam Road, Taramani, Chennai – 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 44 6928 6800