Infosys Springboard digital inclusion platform
to support residents to gain critical digital and employability
skills and enter sustainable employment
LONDON, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a
global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting,
today announced a new collaboration with Brent Council to make high-quality digital
education accessible to every Brent resident and boost
employability skills through its digital learning and training
program, Infosys Springboard.
During the pandemic, the number of unemployment claimants in
Brent aged 18 to 49 trebled, and today one in five adults in the
borough do not possess the "essential digital skills" that could
benefit them in life. Brent
Council's mission is to improve prospects for low-paid
workers by improving adult education and skills, and connect
economic opportunities for sustainable employment.
To help Brent Council deliver on
its mission, Infosys will support residents to acquire new skills
to increase their employability and re-enter the job market. The
digital learning platform provides access to digital training in
addition to core subject learning, helping users track their
progress and navigate different courses.
Developed to support the reskilling and upskilling of the UK
workforce, the cloud and mobile-based solution is designed to be
accessible anytime, anywhere and on any device to ensure equitable
access for all residents.
Infosys Springboard currently offers over 220 courses on
technologies, emerging job roles, as well as professional and
behavioral skills. From modules on sending effective emails to
cyber-security and coding, the courses are designed to help users
to build their digital skill set and boost their appeal to
employers.
Brent Council is one of the first
to onboard on to Infosys' Springboard program, which in addition to
providing universal access to digital training and skills building,
aims to empower digitally engaged communities by providing access
to devices coupled with fundamental IT training.
Under this initiative, Infosys has already donated laptops to
the council to support children and vulnerable residents lacking
access to devices. The program also supports entrepreneurs to
innovate and build digitally enabled enterprises through mentorship
and technical support. Infosys' award winning creative and
consumer insight agency Wongdoody is helping Brent develop a
structured program tailored to supporting entrepreneurs and
SME's.
Digital inclusion is a key strategy for the UK government, and
was highlighted during the pandemic, following high levels of
unemployment and workers being furloughed. The initiative with
Brent Council builds on Infosys'
recent commitment to creating 1,000 digital jobs in the UK to fuel
post-pandemic growth and reinforces the company's expertise and
dedication to nurturing digital skills. The company will continue
to expand the program across Europe to democratize access to reskilling and
upskilling opportunities.
Cllr Muhammed Butt, Leader of Brent
Council, said: "Having digital skills opens up a
world of opportunities. Lockdown nudged more businesses to look
towards new technologies, accelerating the shift online, and job
adverts are increasingly looking for people with skills that
match.
"Today one in five adults in Brent don't possess essential
digital skills and many more would benefit from training to access
the jobs of the future – that's the problem Infosys Springboard is
trying to address. Our borough is awash with opportunities and, as
a council, we want to help local people develop the skills and the
confidence they need to get out there and snap them up."
Mohit Joshi, President,
Infosys, said, "Supporting local communities such as Brent to
secure sustainable employment starts with equipping residents for
the demands of a new and evolving workplace. Ensuring equitable
access to digital education is fundamental to achieving this, and
to supporting the UK navigate economic recovery with a focus on
digital inclusion. The Springboard digital platform
will play a key role in not only helping to build a better Brent,
but also a robust UK workforce."
For more information about Infosys Springboard, please click
HERE.
About Infosys Ltd.
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services
and consulting. We enable clients in over 50 countries to navigate
their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience
in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we
expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it
by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps
prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business
with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of
performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda
drives their continuous improvement through building and
transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our
innovation ecosystem.
Visit https://www.infosys.com/about.htm to see how Infosys (NSE:
INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate
your next.
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For more information contact:
Dena Tahmasebi, Head of
Communications EMEA, Infosys: dena.tahmasebi@infosys.com
About Brent Council
Brent Council is the local
authority for the London Borough
of Brent, which is located in North West
London. Brent is currently home to around 335,300 residents
and the population is expected to rise by 25% by 2041.
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of
Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and
outer London, it is a borough of
huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and
social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our
borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has
created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live
and work here.
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