Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), SBI Foundation and SBI Life have jointly announced the launch of ‘Skilling for Future’, an initiative aimed at equipping young people from socially and economically underserved communities with industry-relevant technology skills and improving their employment prospects.
The programme will provide eligible students with direct scholarships and free training in technology and skill development. It is designed to address financial barriers that often prevent talented young people from accessing advanced, industry-oriented training.
Training in Full Stack Java and AI with Python
The initiative will offer specialised courses in areas such as Full Stack Java and Artificial Intelligence with Python, focusing on skills relevant to the evolving digital economy.
Rather than relying primarily on classroom-based theoretical instruction, the programme will emphasise practical learning through coding exercises, hands-on assignments, live projects and problem-solving activities. This approach aims to help participants develop technical capabilities that can be applied in professional work environments.
One of the programme’s key objectives is to develop a pool of skilled, employment-ready candidates for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and leading technology companies.
Beyond Technical Skills: Workplace Readiness and Career Support
In addition to technical training, participants will receive support in communication, personality development and workplace readiness. These components are intended to help students adapt to corporate environments and improve their ability to transition from training to employment.
The programme will also provide dedicated placement assistance and career guidance. Support will include resume preparation, interview readiness and access to potential employment opportunities.
By combining technical education with professional development and placement support, the initiative aims to address multiple barriers that underserved students face when entering the workforce.
Scholarships to Address Financial Barriers
For many young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the cost of specialised training can limit access to emerging career opportunities. The scholarship component of Skilling for Future is intended to bridge this gap by providing deserving students with access to training without the burden of course fees.
The initiative follows the vision, “Today’s Skills, Tomorrow’s Opportunities,” and seeks to connect skill development with sustainable employment pathways.
FUEL Highlights Partnership with SBI Foundation
Dr. Ketan Deshpande, Founder and Chairman of FUEL, welcomed the partnership and acknowledged SBI Foundation’s CSR support for the initiative. He described the collaboration as the beginning of a long-term effort to expand technology education and career opportunities for underserved youth.
The participating organisations expressed confidence that the programme will help young people overcome financial constraints, strengthen their technical capabilities and access employment opportunities in technology-driven sectors.
About FUEL SkillTech & Entrepreneurship University
Established under Maharashtra Act No. 23 of 2026 and promoted by Friends Union for Energising Lives, FUEL SkillTech & Entrepreneurship University focuses on skill-based and entrepreneurship-driven higher education.
Building on FUEL’s more than 18 years of work across over 18 states, the university aims to develop an employable, enterprising and future-ready generation through industry-aligned education and practical skill development.
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