About the Program

The Next Gen Employability Program is an initiative by the Edunet Foundation in partnership with EY Global Delivery Services (GDS). The program addresses the skills gap in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0), which has led to increased youth unemployment rates and unfilled new-age job vacancies. The program aims to create a clear pathway for eligible students to enter the industry by offering employment opportunities.

Program Approach

Equip underserved students with tech and employability skills through project-based learning.

Build faculty capacity for fostering a sustainable and symbiotic relationship between academia and industry.

Program Objective

Empower Educators

Build the capacity of faculty to ensure long-term, widespread impact.

Enhance Employability

Increase the employability index of students by equipping them with relevant tech and employability skills.

Create a Sustainable Ecosystem

Establish a sustainable and scalable ecosystem through strategic partnerships.

Showcase Impact

Demonstrate the program’s effectiveness through successfully implemented project models.

Student Development Program

The Next Gen Employability Program recognizes the existing gap between the nation's youth and employment opportunities. The program aims to bridge the gap between industry and higher education by introducing an experiential and hands-on training program for the country's youth. It provides a comprehensive and integrated solution that empowers learners with a dynamic curriculum, making them industry-ready from day one. These skills will be imparted by offering a structured and comprehensive training experience through two models...
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Faculty Development Program

The Faculty Development Program is organised in collaboration with EY Global Delivery Services with the support of AICTE to enhance the IR 4.0 skills among the faculty members of Engineering Colleges across India. This 5-day Virtual Training Program covers 4 hours of content each day. This program is designed to strengthen the tech ecosystem and significantly impact the faculty's learning journey.
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AICTE – EY GDS 6 Weeks Virtual Internship

The EY GDS AICTE Internship offers hands-on learning in two exciting areas: full-stack web development and data analytics. Over 6 weeks, Interns gain valuable experience through:
Masterclasses: Learn from industry experts at EY who will share their knowledge through interactive sessions.
Mentorship: Get personalized guidance from subject matter specialists throughout the internship.
Ask me Anything Sessions: Clear any doubts and get your questions answered in open forum discussions.
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Industry Expert Engagement

Edunet Foundation proposes to enhance program delivery by integrating EY GDS volunteers. This engagement serves as a valuable opportunity for students to gain insights into industry relevance. By involving volunteers in the educational process, students can benefit from real-world perspectives and experiences, enriching their understanding of the practical applications of their studies.


Placement Support

The student beneficiaries are given placement support by creating linkages with employers. These placement opportunities are provided through our LMS portal through which students get access to evaluate job and internship opportunities hosted by the Edunet Foundation. They Foundation. They can take up multiple choice questions tests on the LMS to refresh their technical skills and be confident for the first round of interviews.

Edunet Foundation

About Edunet Foundation

Edunet Foundation (EF) was founded in 2015. The organization primarily focuses on youth skilling, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Since its inception, the organization has helped young people from different geographies in India to prepare for industry 4.0 jobs. EF has a national footprint, and it works with regulators, state technical universities, large network of engineering colleges and high schools around India. The programs and initiatives undertaken by Edunet Foundation are all focused on digital skilling and conforms to the organization’s mission 2025 goals aimed at skilling and impacting over 1,000,000 future workforces for IR 4.0 economy. Edunet Foundation enjoys “Special Consultative Status” with the Economic and Social Council at the United Nations.