SmartBridge partners with IBM to impact 4000 students

SmartBridge Educational Services, an integral part of Veranda ecosystem, is proud to announce the remarkable four-year milestone of its partnership with IBM India Pvt Ltd.

This collaboration between SmartBridge and IBM has paved the way for fostering innovation and enhancing technical skills among both students and faculty members through engaging programs such as the ‘Hack Challenge’ and ‘Faculty Development Programs.’

Skillbuild Initiative

Through the IBM SkillBuild Initiative, SmartBridge was able to reach students and faculty across the length and breadth of India with top performing states (Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana).

This has impacted over more than 40,000 students and 6,000 faculty members, equipping them with cutting-edge technologies essential for their personal and professional growth, say sources from SmartBridge.

Hack Challenge

Participants in the Hack Challenge 2023 leveraged IBM technologies and received continuous support from SmartBridge to address real-world problems, say sources from SmartBridge.

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Additionally, teams worked on gaining a comprehensive understanding of GDP, tourism, and growth opportunities on a country-wide scale for the benefit of its citizens, say sources from SmartBridge.

Faculty Development

On the other hand, the Faculty Development Program, whether virtual or physical, garnered
significant enthusiasm among educators hailing from various institutes across 25 states in
India with top performing states (Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh), say sources from SmartBridge.

These educators were eager to acquire in-demand technologies and enhance their skills, with a view to both advancing in their respective fields and contributing to student growth and research methodologies, say sources from SmartBridge.

Execution

Mr. Mani Madhukar, CSR for Academia, IBM India Pvt. Ltd., conveyed his satisfaction with
the partnership and said, “SmartBridge has been delivering Hack Challenge and Faculty
Buildathon for us since a few years.

We have found them to be strong in execution and timely in completion of all our projects. They also have a vast network consisting of several students, faculties of many colleges in India that have given them the edge for a good outreach, he said.

Project-based learning

Mr. Amarender Katkam, CEO and Founder of SmartBridge, credited the success of this enduring partnership to the concept of project-based learning.

CEO and Founder of SmartBridge said their programs have introduced students and faculty members to various technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Applied Data Science, Data Analytics, and Cloud App Development with Red Openshift.

We look forward to the continued expansion of this partnership with IBM India, with a focus on building job-ready talent armed with emerging skills that are vital in the dynamic world of technology, he said.

SmartBridge and IBM partnership

The partnership offers students and faculty members:

Skill Development: Participants are provided with the opportunity to develop and enhance
their coding and programming skills while learning to tackle complex problems and develop creative solutions through teamwork.

Networking: This initiative attracts individuals with shared interests, creating valuable networking opportunities for those passionate about technology.

Learning Opportunities: Participants gain exposure to various domains, from healthcare to finance to education, allowing them to work on emerging technologies and design solutions
that can resolve real-world issues.

Innovation: Participants have the unique opportunity to brainstorm and implement novel
solutions to real-world challenges, fostering a culture of innovation.

Veranda Learning Solutions

Founded in 2018 by the Kalpathi AGS Group, Veranda Learning Solutions is a publicly listed ed-tech
company that offers a bouquet of training programs for competitive exam preparation, including
State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA.

SmartBridge is a part of Veranda Learning Solutions. It also offers a slew of professional skilling and upskilling programs in trending technologies.

Veranda Learning Solutions aims at offering a robust learning platform riding on a network of strong mentors, educationists, and tech experts.