NIIT Foundation, a non-profit education society/organisation, has been consistently empowering underserved communities pan India by facilitating education, imparting skills and placing individuals in high-quality jobs. In the quarter ending March 2025, NIIT Foundation certified 5,28,468 students and provided financial and digital literacy training to 38,519 individuals. About 50 per cent of these individuals were women who are now ready to take charge of their families’ financial planning.
The Foundation equips youth with in-demand technical and soft skills with the aim of bridging the digital divide. It leverages technology to enable learning and provides counselling to ensure that trained students are job-ready. Over five lakh school children were impacted through programmes such as school digitalisation and STEM activity modules.
The Foundation installed Hole in the Wall Learning Stations (HiWEL) in various slums, and underserved areas. When provided with quality infrastructure, these learning stations have proven that underprivileged children are willing to learn and utilise their available resources to the full extent possible.
Sapna Moudgil, CEO, NIIT Foundation, remarked that, “the strides taken by NIIT Foundation have been exceptional, and we aim to train, certify and place many more youth across the country. We are committed to making India a 100 per cent skilled nation by 2047”.
NIIT Foundation is committed to ensuring job placement for certified youth. It has partnered with various companies for this purpose, including IBM, Johnson Matthey and United Way Mumbai, TATA Steel Foundation, UNICEF, Infosys, Deloitte, ITC, HDFC ERGO, SAT Krishna Angel One and DXC Technology. These partnerships have enabled the job placement of 27,321 students who were trained under various programmes focused on emerging technologies and other in-demand skills.
The curriculum of NIIT Foundation has been expanded to offer specialised courses in AI & data analytics, digital marketing, cyber security, and web designing. These certifications significantly enhance employability and serve as key differentiators during placements. Additionally, NIIT Foundation strongly emphasises developing essential soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking, that are vital for professional success.
