Andhra Pradesh Seeks to Enhance Youth Employment Through Digital Platforms
Andhra Pradesh has partnered with foundit for an MoU that advances skilling initiatives and job placements aimed at enhancing the employability of its youth workforce.
Highlights
- •Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with foundit to enhance talent development
- •Kaushalam initiative integrates with foundit platform for streamlined candidate search
- •Improves employer visibility and access to skilled candidates in Andhra Pradesh
- •Aims at building a robust workforce ecosystem through technology-driven employment solutions
Andhra Pradesh's Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with talent recruitment platform foundit. The collaborative agreement aims to elevate employability for the state's youth through skill development and enhanced job opportunities.
Improving Talent Deployment
Under the MoU, Kaushalam, an initiative by Andhra Pradesh's ITE&C department, will integrate with foundit's platform. The partnership seeks to streamline candidate discovery, profile completion, and recruiter access while ensuring strong data privacy and compliance standards.
Enhancing Employer Engagement
The agreement also focuses on improving candidate visibility for employers in the state, including GCC countries and other companies setting up operations. These efforts aim to align talent with job opportunities, contributing to a robust workforce ecosystem.
Bhaskar Katamneni, Secretary of the Department of ITE&C, stated: "Kaushalam represents Andhra Pradesh's commitment to transforming employability for lakhs of our youth. We are thrilled to partner with foundit to significantly amplify the reach and impact of this platform."
foundit CEO Tarun Sinha added, "We are pleased to partner with Andhra Pradesh government and Kaushalam to support talent development, employability, and access to meaningful opportunities. Our AI-powered hiring and assessment capabilities will help connect skill-verified candidates with employers."
