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Harnessing AI for Positive Social Impact
Each new technology sparks debate about its impact on employment. There are two contrasting perspectives. Optimists view the new technology as alleviating workers from the most grueling tasks, freeing them to do more meaningful work. Pessimists, on the other hand, sound alarms about widespread unemployment, especially for those at the bottom of the career ladder.
IAOP Avasant Foundation Press Release
The Avasant Foundation (AF), designed to empower youth in developing countries through education, employment, and entrepreneurship, is proud to once again receive the Global Impact Sourcing Award granted by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation.
Avasant Foundation’s “Impact the Future” Connects Top Technology Leaders in Support of Youth Empowerment
In support of the Avasant Foundation’s mission of youth empowerment, top technology leaders gathered for day on the green and sunset reception at the beautiful Terranea Resort
Avasant Foundation Trains Guyanese Youth on Critical Digital Skills
The Avasant Foundation, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank LAB (IDB LAB), graduated 60 students from its Digital Skills Training Program in Guyana. The training program included literacy and numeracy modules in which students’ knowledge gaps were bridged in the language and mathematics skills needed to understand the digital ecosystem.
Avasant Foundation Training – Digital Skills to Displaced Workers in the Bahamas
The Avasant Foundation, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank LAB (IDB LAB), kicked off its Digital Skills Training program designed to help workers in the Bahamas displaced by Hurricane Dorian and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic. The program, designed by the foundation, will help unemployed and underemployed Bahamians build technological skills in high demand in the current global economy including project management, data analytics, and Agile development. The first cohorts began training June 21st, and eventually 500 fully funded scholarships will be awarded.
Avasant Foundation Graduates First Cohort of Candidates to Benefit from the Digital Skills Training Program in Guyana
Avasant Foundation has concluded its first training cohort of 60 candidates benefitting from the Digital Skills Training Program in Guyana. The program designed by the Avasant Foundation, concentrates on the development of transversal, entrepreneurial and technology skills required for the future of work. It equips youth aged 18-26 with the relevant skills to succeed in the digital economy. Modules of training were presented on the topics of professional skills, communications, leadership skills and social behavior, Office 365, Project Management, UX Design, Mobile Application, Web Design and Development, Master Data Management, Entrepreneurship and more. The Digital Skills Training Program was made possible in Guyana in partnership with The University of Guyana and supported with funding from the Inter-American Development Bank Lab.
Avasant Foundation Graduates First Cohort of Students to Benefit from Digital Skills for Global Services in Trinidad and Tobago
Avasant Foundation has concluded its first training cohort of 49 students in Trinidad and Tobago benefitting from Digital Skills for Global Services. The program is designed by the Avasant Foundation to equip youth aged 18-29 with the relevant skills to prosper in the digital economy as part of the Avasant Digital Youth Employment Initiative.
Technology Industry Titans Converge at Avasant Foundation’s Golf for Impact in Support of Youth Education and Empowerment
Avasant Foundation is proud to have hosted its sixth annual Golf for Impact fundraiser. Together, technology industry leaders have raised $250,000 towards the expansion of Avasant Foundation’s mission in youth empowerment through education and job creation in developing countries.
Avasant Foundation Executive Director recognized as “Member of the Year” by IAOP at Outsourcing World Summit 2019
Chitra Rajeshwari (Executive Director, Avasant Foundation) was recognized as “Member of the Year” by IAOP at the Outsourcing World Summit 2019.
Avasant Foundation Executive Director Wins Gold at 15th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Chitra Rajeshwari (Executive Director, Avasant Foundation) was awarded Gold in the Transformational Sourcing Relations Leadership category at this year’s Stevie Award for Women in Business.
Avasant Foundation’s Golf for Impact Brings Together Technology Industry Leaders in Support of Youth Education and Empowerment
Avasant Foundation is proud to have hosted its fifth annual Golf for Impact fundraiser. Together, technology industry leaders have raised $250,000 toward the expansion of Avasant Foundation’s work in youth education and empowerment in emerging countries.
Avasant Foundation’s Golf for Impact Unites Technology Industry Leaders in Support of Youth Empowerment
Last week, Avasant Foundation’s fourth annual Golf for Impact fundraiser raised over $200,000 toward Youth Empowerment development programs in emerging countries.
SDG Philanthropy Platform Launched in India Aims to Catalyze Partnerships for the Goals
Achieving the SDGs in India the Gandhain & Silicon Valley way: Unity in Diversity meets Digital Innovations
A New Initiative to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in India
As India marked its national holiday of Diwali, the SDG Philanthropy Platform, a growing collaborative promoting sustainable development, announced its second founding supporter for the initiative in India – the Avasant Foundation.
Avasant Recognized for Digital Youth Employment Commitments at CGI 2016
Avasant Foundation (AF), in partnership with Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO) and Xerox Corporation, launched its Avasant Youth Digital Employment Initiative to foster employment opportunities in Jamaica.
Unique Digital Jobs Program in Jamaica Generates High Value Opportunities for Over 120 Deserving Youth
Avasant Foundation (AF), in partnership with Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO) and Xerox Corporation, launched its Avasant Youth Digital Employment Initiative to foster employment opportunities in Jamaica.
Avasant Foundation and JAMPRO celebrate one year since the launch of the Digital Youth Employment Initiative
Avasant Foundation (AF), in partnership with Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO) and Xerox Corporation, launched its Avasant Youth Digital Employment Initiative to foster employment opportunities in Jamaica.
Avasant Foundation, JAMPRO & Xerox launches digital training and employment program for under-served Jamaican youth
Avasant Foundation (AF), in partnership with Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO) and Xerox Corporation, launched its Avasant Youth Digital Employment Initiative to foster employment opportunities in Jamaica.
Avasant Foundation announces the Digital Youth Employment Initiative at the Haiti Business Process Outsourcing Sector Launch
Avasant Foundation, in partnership with the Center for Facilitation of Investments (CFI) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launched its Digital Youth Employment Initiative at the official launch of the Haiti Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)sector on December 15, 2015 in Port au Prince, Haiti.