1M1B collaborates with Salesforce to set up the 1st physical centre of 1M1B Green Skills Academy in Hyderabad

By India Education Diary Bureau Admin Last updated Jun 18, 2024

The centre will train 1,00,000 youth of Telangana in hybrid mode and provide them linkages to green jobs in the state
Centre will provide cutting-edge tools and resources to learn and develop sustainability solutions using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

New Delhi : 1M1B (One Million for One Billion) Foundation and Salesforce, the global leader in CRM, have joined hands to build the first physical centre of 1M1B Green Skills Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana.

1M1B, in collaboration with Salesforce, will set up a physical Green Skills Academy’s Centre in Telangana with the support of the state government with a big focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). By leveraging the 1M1B Green Skills learning path, this Academy will not only empower young people with essential green skills but also forge vital linkages to green economy employment opportunities. The partnership aims to train 1 million youth from Telangana by the year 2030 with the top 10 youth given an opportunity every year to showcase their work at the annual 1M1B summit at the United Nations in New York.

Earlier this year, 1M1B Foundation signed a MoU with the Telangana department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Telangana, and formed 1M1B Green Skills Academy to accelerate the adoption of green skills amongst the college youth in the state of Telangana through the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK). Now, 1M1B, in collaboration with Salesforce, will set up a physical Green Skills Academy Centre in Telangana with the support of the state government with a big focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

With its ability to rapidly uncover information and make predictions using massive amounts of data, AI will be leveraged not just to skill college students but also to implement sustainability solutions, like predicting energy demands and monitoring transportation to protect water bodies and food supply. This will also allow youth from different regions to come to one single space and create innovative solutions.

The World Economic Forum estimates that the transition to a green economy could create 24 million new jobs globally by 2030. Link . Here. In addition, The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) predicts that the renewable energy sector alone could employ more than 30 million people by 2030. Aligned with this and other opportunities, The 1M1B Green Skills Academy centre will also focus on training college students with industry-specific skills and provide linkages with green jobs in the State.

Sanket Atal, SVP & Managing Director, Sites, Salesforce India said “In the past few months, the impact of climate change has been felt by people all over the world. Effective engineering means sustainable engineering, especially with industries embracing digitization. According to Salesforce research on the Sustainability Talent Gap, over 8 in 10 global workers want to help their company operate sustainably, with 3 in 5 eager to incorporate sustainability into their current role. Green Skills are the way forward and are essential to prioritise sustainable development and the adoption of emerging technologies like generative AI. We are delighted to collaborate with the One Million for One Billion foundation to focus on equipping the future workforce with skills in an ecosystem with growing expectations for environmental accountability.”

Manav Subodh, Founder and Chief Mentor, 1M1B, said, “We are proud that Salesforce is supporting us in building the centre for 1M1B Green Skilling in the state of Telangana. Green skills and AI skills must be used as equalisers. Now, with the support of Salesforce, we will have a physical centre that would give another level of learning and exposure to not just youth in cities but also in the villages of Telangana to a variety of technologies and hardware related to green skills and jobs. We are proud that 1M1B has become the flag bearer of green skilling in India.”

Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, IT,E&C, Government of Telangana, India said that “I am delighted to welcome the establishment of the 1M1B Green Skills Academy, leveraging AI technology in partnership with Salesforce and 1M1B. This initiative represents a significant step towards harnessing cutting-edge technologies to foster green skills and sustainable development. It aligns perfectly with our vision for a technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable future. We are confident that this center will be a catalyst for innovation, equipping our youth with the necessary skills leading to quality employment”