OVERVIEW:

ICT Academy is an initiative of the Government of India in collaboration with the state governments and industries. ICT Academy is a not-for-profit society, and a joint venture under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. ICT Academy was started to meet the skill requirements of the industry and generate more employment especially in tier 2 and 3 towns, the rural parts of the country. The organization was formed with representations from the State Government of Tamil Nadu, leading companies in the ICT industry and National Association of Software Services Companies (NASSCOM) in India. ICT Academy is recently endorsed and recommended by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India Aayog), the National Planning body of Government of India as one of the unique organization for dissemination and replication, which is aligned to the Skill India Vision of the Government of India. With training of teachers and students as the primary objective, ICT Academy has been working through a seven pillar program in the areas of faculty development, student skill development, entrepreneurship development, youth empowerment, industry-institute interaction, digital empowerment and research & publications. .

Objectives:

• Bridge the Industry-Academia Gap: Align curriculum and training with current industry needs to make students "industry-ready".
• Enhance Employability: Increase the number of employable, skilled professionals in the ICT services and manufacturing sectors, particularly in rural areas.
• Faculty Development: Train teachers in the latest ICT technologies, providing pedagogical tools and updated curriculum knowledge.
• Student Skill Development: Offer training in technical and soft skills, providing certifications to enhance career prospects.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Foster an entrepreneurial mindset among youth and promote innovation in technology.
• Digital Empowerment: Drive digital literacy and empower communities to thrive in the digital age.
• Research & Publication: Support the development of local research content through ICTACT Journals and peer-reviewed international publications.

For Students:

1. Link – Common Placement Drive.

2. Internship & AICTE Job Portal.

3. Youth Contests

4. Skill Development Program

For Institutions:

1. Membership.

2. Faculty development programs.

3. Faculty workshops

4. Academic conferences