Every great career starts with a degree, but the journey unfolds when knowledge meets real-world experience. While the academic curriculum lays the foundation for learning, bridging this gap between theoretical expertise and the practical demands of today’s ever-evolving job market is crucial.
Whether pursuing careers in technology or non-technology fields, long-term success requires more than theoretical understanding—it demands practical skills and hands-on experience. This is where Infosys Springboard plays a transformative role through its partnership with the Naan Mudhalvan (NM) program, a flagship initiative from the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC). This partnership, focused on empowering college students for their future careers, emphasizes practical training and skill development, ensuring they get equipped to meet today’s job market challenges.
About Naan Mudhalvan and the role of Infosys Springboard
Naan Mudhalvan is a statewide mass skilling and upskilling initiative of the TNSDC. It aims to bridge skill gaps and help college students across the state realize their career aspirations. Infosys Springboard is a key partner of Naan Mudhalvan and helps address industry-specific needs by offering immersive learning experiences through industry-oriented skill-building courses. Infosys Springboard combines advanced training methods paired with mentorship from experienced professionals to ensure every student who completes the program is well-prepared to excel in their career, preparing for specific new-age roles. From foundational skills to advanced expertise, the Naan Mudhalvan-Infosys Springboard partnership bridges the knowledge gap seamlessly so that the students build the confidence and skills to thrive in their chosen careers.
Impact and achievements
Infosys Springboard team has successfully collaborated with TNSDC for the past three years, empowering two lakh students and 5000+ faculty members with practical insights and real-world expertise. The team has partnered with 1200+ institutions across the 38 districts of TN, providing high-quality content and training in all the cutting-edge technologies like AI / ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, DevOps, Big Data, Full Stack Development, etc.
This is what the CEO of Naan Mudhalvan had to say about the partnership.
Dr. Jayaprakasan M, CEO – TNSDC Naan Mudhalvan:
“We would like to express our sincere gratitude for how the Naan Mudhalvan Faculty Enablement Program and Student Enablement mass skilling programs have been conducted. Your team’s commitment to delivering high-quality instruction has greatly enriched the learning experience for our students. We are extremely happy with the outstanding outcomes of this collaboration.”
Here’s what we heard from some of the participants:
Faculty member, University College of Engineering:
“The FDP was very useful, and the practical implementations were also very informative. I was not handling Big Data and always thought this subject was very tough, but the Infosys educator has excellent knowledge and explained Hadoop hive scoop and spark concepts effortlessly.”
Faculty member, Anna University Regional Campus, Tirunelveli:
“Thank you, Infosys team, for the exposure to the industry. I am looking forward to more such opportunities in the future.”
Future prospects
As innovation and technology reshape industries daily, the gap between academic learning and real-world expectations is more pronounced than ever. The Naan Mudhalvan-Infosys Springboard partnership is a game changer since the immersive training helps students gain job-ready skills that meet the demands of today’s competitive world and bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and workplace application.
Beyond technical expertise, Infosys Springboard also helps students hone critical professional and 21st-century skills like problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork, which are vital for long-term career success.
Naan Mudhalvan, as a Tamil Nadu state initiative, has trained over 2.3 million students from more than 2200 institutions on over 250 courses, with support from over 80 partners, including Infosys Springboard. The skilling support from Infosys Springboard has received excellent feedback from TNSDC leadership, faculty members, and students regarding the quality and impeccable execution of the program semester after semester.
With industries continuously disrupted by innovations and technological advancements, businesses require talent that is agile, skilled, and ready to adapt to real-world challenges. Programs with Naan Mudhalvan backed by industry partnerships like Infosys Springboard help shape a strong talent pipeline and ensure the future workforce is aligned with emerging trends and market needs. This is a win-win scenario for students, industries, and the broader economy.
