MongoDB is significantly expanding its MongoDB for Academia initiative in India by partnering with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Ministry of Education, and leveraging the SmartBridge SmartInternz learning platform. This collaboration aims to equip over 150,000 Indian students with virtual internships and the skills needed to use MongoDB Atlas, the leading multi-cloud developer data platform.
The expansion also includes a new partnership with GeeksforGeeks, a popular platform for computer science resources in India. Through this collaboration, the MongoDB Developer Learning Path will be accessible to all of GeeksforGeeks’ 25 million registered users, offering them the tools and knowledge needed to develop modern, AI-powered applications.
Empowering the Next Generation of Developers:
Launched in September 2023, MongoDB for Academia in India offers student training, educator resources, free MongoDB technology credits, and certifications to help individuals launch careers in tech. This initiative addresses the skills gap in India, where many companies struggle to find developers proficient in building modern applications and utilizing emerging technologies like generative AI.
According to the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), India’s tech sector will need over a million engineers with advanced AI and other tech skills in the next three years. By 2028, the demand for digital roles is expected to reach six million, while the available talent pool is projected to be only 4.7 million. This discrepancy highlights the urgent need for industry-academia collaboration to upskill students and educators, ensuring the Indian workforce can meet the needs of the nation’s rapidly growing economy.
Aligning with the Skill India Initiative:
MongoDB’s partnership with AICTE and SmartBridge’s SmartInternz platform aligns with the Indian government’s Skill India Initiative, focusing on providing full-stack development skills to over 150,000 students. The program includes 60 hours of experiential learning through hands-on bootcamps, courses, project work, and simulated corporate environments. This approach allows students to apply their skills, collaborate with peers, and receive mentorship.
“We’ve seen great interest in modern database technologies like MongoDB on our platform. Our goal is to equip students with knowledge of in-demand technologies, making them job-ready candidates for India’s organizations,” said Amarender Katkam, Founder and CEO of SmartBridge and SmartInternz.
Impressive Progress and Future Goals:
Over the past year, MongoDB for Academia has made significant progress toward its goal of upskilling 500,000 students. The program has already partnered with over 200 educational institutions and various government and private organizations, onboarded hundreds of educators, and trained more than 100,000 students who have completed over 450,000 hours of learning.
In addition to the AICTE partnership, MongoDB is expanding its reach through its collaboration with GeeksforGeeks, which will syndicate full-stack development courses to learners both online and offline across India. The MongoDB Developer Learning Path will soon be available to all GeeksforGeeks users, expected to reach more than 100,000 aspiring developers.
“India loves developers, and so does MongoDB. I’m incredibly proud of our MongoDB for Academia team’s efforts to empower Indian developers and support the next generation of tech talent,” said Sachin Chawla, Area Vice President, India at MongoDB.
For more information on MongoDB for Academia, visit mongodb.com/academia.
MongoDB Developer Data Platform:
MongoDB Atlas is the leading multi-cloud developer data platform designed to accelerate and simplify data-driven application development. It offers a unified environment with integrated data and application services, enabling developer teams to build modern applications with the performance, capabilities, and scale required for success.
Disclaimer: Portions of this content were enhanced with the assistance of ChatGPT.
