450 Students of Samsung Innovation Campus Certified in Future- Tech Skills at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Samsung India’s flagship CSR programme ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ concluded the Coding & Programming and Big Data courses for its first batch of 450 students in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, reiterating the brand’s commitment to being a strong partner of the country and working alongside the Government in its mission to skilling the country’s youth and powering #DigitalIndia.

The students were certified at a felicitation ceremony attended by the honourable Minister of State for Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Rajani Tiwari alongside officials from Samsung and the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI).

At the conclusion of the entire programme this year, the toppers from each domain will be awarded a cash prize of INR 1 lakh and will have the chance to visit Samsung’s facilities in Delhi/NCR. During these visits, they will have the opportunity to engage with and receive mentorship from Samsung’s leadership team. Not just that, the national course toppers will receive exciting Samsung products, including Samsung Galaxy Buds and Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches.

“We at Samsung are committed to the mission of educating the youth of the nation in future -tech skills to be job-ready. The second season of Samsung Innovation Campus, our flagship CSR programme, reflects this dedication and provides youngsters with valuable training in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding. Through this initiative, we want to empower the youth and create opportunities for them in future- tech domains, further boosting India’s growth story and strengthening our commitment to powering Digital India,” said Shubham Mukherjee, Head of CSR & Corporate Communication at Samsung Southwest Asia.

“It’s the Government of India’s vision to have a Skilled India. I am confident that the second season of Samsung Innovation Campus, Samsung’s CSR programme will make the youth of the state future-ready. By focusing on advanced technologies, it would also equip them with the tools necessary for professional growth in today’s digital world,” said Smt. Rajni Tiwari, Honourable Minister of State, Higher Education, Uttar Pradesh stated.

“With this program, Samsung is reiterating its commitment to being a strong partner of India and working alongside the Government in its mission to empower the country’s youth and strengthen Digital India. This collaboration reinforces the shared vision of equipping India’s youth with the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. It is heartening to see the programme expand and reach a vast pool of young talent across the country, including those in remote areas,” said Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, CEO, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India.

Samsung Innovation Campus offers in-depth training across four key technology areas — AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. Students gain hands-on experience through capstone projects and soft skills training aimed at boosting their employability. The AI course participants undergo 270 hours of theory training followed by 80 hours of project work, while those enrolled in IoT and Big Data courses receive 160 hours of theory training and complete 80 hours of project work. Participants in the Coding & Programming course complete 80 hours of training and take part in a hackathon. Samsung will train 3,500 students across India as part of this programme.

The programme covers eight educational institutions across four states. In the northern region, training centres are established in Lucknow and Gorakhpur, besides two in Delhi NCR. In the southern region, which includes Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, training centres are located in Chennai and Sriperumbudur, in addition to two in Bengaluru.’

During the programme, participants will continue to receive instructor-led blended classroom and online training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country.

Youth enrolled for the programme will undergo classroom and online training and complete their hands-on capstone project work in their selected technology areas in AI, IoT, Big Data and Coding & Programming.

They will also be imparted soft skills training to enhance their employability. The participants are being mobilized through ESSCI’s training and education partners across India. The approach includes a combination of offline and online learning, immersive hackathons and capstone projects, as well as expert mentorship provided by Samsung employees.

During 2023, Samsung Innovation Campus successfully trained 3000 students in future-tech courses. Samsung’s involvement in this initiative underscores its commitment to nation building through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in India. It complements Samsung’s other CSR endeavours, including Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. Through these initiatives, Samsung aims to empower future leaders of India by providing them with the necessary education and skills to drive meaningful change.