Hyderabad: Cisco Networking Academy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) in the presence of chief minister A Revanth Reddy and IT and Industries minister Sridhar Babu which aims to provide advanced training in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI)-based infrastructure development.
The collaboration is focused on equipping young individuals with cutting-edge digital skills essential for the modern workforce.
Through this partnership, Cisco Networking Academy will deliver specialized training programs at the state’s newly established Skills University.
This initiative leverages Cisco’s global experience in empowering students with IT knowledge, including networking, cybersecurity, and programming.
The MoU signing ceremony witnessed participation from key stakeholders, including Chief Secretary A. Shanti Kumari, IT and Industries special chief secretary Jayesh Ranjan, and Cisco Networking Academy’s global innovation officer Guido Geiderich.
Their collective vision underscores the importance of bridging the skills gap in the region.
This partnership is part of a broader effort to implement outcomes from meetings held during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
By integrating Cisco’s proven curriculum and expertise, TASK aims to transform Telangana into a hub for skilled professionals ready to tackle challenges in AI and other emerging technologies.
