IBM in talks with states to expand ‘SkillBuild’ initiative in India

IT company IBM on Wednesday said it is in talks with several states in India to expand its ‘SkillsBuild’ initiative.

The company has unveiled a global plan to provide 30 million people of all ages with new skills needed for the future jobs by 2030.

“Today, IBM commits to providing 30 million people with new skills by 2030. This will help democratize opportunity, fill the growing skills gap, and give new generations of workers the tools they need to build a better future for themselves and society,” IBM chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna said in a statement.

To achieve the goal, IBM had announced a road map with more than 170 new academic and industry partnerships.