Bengaluru, July 15, 2025: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, has launched the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, aiming to generate half a million employment opportunities in India by 2030. In the first phase of the initiative, the Foundation has committed over ₹200 crore and has already facilitated over 80,000 job placements across sectors in FY25.
The programme, anchored in the company’s digital learning platform Infosys Springboard, targets job seekers from both graduate and undergraduate backgrounds across STEM and non-STEM industries. It provides training in high-demand technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, digital marketing, and finance, while also offering foundational modules in workplace readiness like communication skills, time management, and interview preparation.
Sumit Virmani, Trustee, Infosys Foundation, said, “The big opportunity in our country is to focus on skilling initiatives to meet industry and AI-age demands, and then shape a path from learning to livelihood. The Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program is conceptualized to meet this urgent need. The Program reflects Infosys Foundation’s commitment to bridge the gap between learning and fostering sustainable livelihoods. By partnering with experts and investing in industry-relevant curricula, the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program empowers talented youth in India to skill themselves to secure and sustain rewarding careers, thereby also paving the way for job creation to drive the country’s advancement and economic growth.”
The Foundation is collaborating with nearly 20 implementation partners to execute the programme, including organisations such as ICT Academy, Unnati, Nirmaan, Magic Bus, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Centum, CII Foundation, and NIIT Foundation.
V Srikanth, CEO, ICT Academy, said, “The demand for a workforce skilled in advanced IT, KPO, BFSI, Retail, e-commerce, and logistics has never been higher. Through Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, Infosys Foundation is investing in the long-term career success of students enabling enhanced career and employability opportunities and providing them the confidence to navigate and excel in a dynamic professional landscape. We are proud to collaborate with Infosys Foundation to help build a stronger, future-ready India by empowering its next generation.”
Ramesh Swamy, Founder, Unnati Foundation, added, “By recognizing the urgency of skilling and employment, Infosys Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to addressing the demographic challenge of youth unemployment through the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program. This collaborative initiative, which Unnati is proud to be part of, has the potential to be a game-changer in the lives of unemployed youth, akin to the transformative impact of the mid-day meal scheme for underprivileged children."
Through this initiative, Infosys Foundation aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, helping India’s youth transition from learning to sustainable careers in high-growth sectors.
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