HYDERABAD, India, March 26, 2025 – Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Young India Skills University (YISU) and Telangana Academy for Skill & Knowledge (TASK) to strengthen digital skills and employability for youth in Telangana through the Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) program
Dr. Guy Diedrich, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, Cisco, said, “With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, it's incumbent upon us as business and community leaders to upskill our populations at the speed of innovation. Our partnership with TASK and YISU underscores Cisco’s commitment to equipping India’s workforce with the necessary skills to thrive in an AI-driven world. Through the expansion of the Cisco Networking Academy, we aim to empower learners across Telangana with the technical expertise required to secure and shape the digital future.”
V.L.V.S.S. Subba Rao, Vice Chancellor, Young India Skills University added, “At YISU, our mission is to create an ecosystem that empowers young minds with industry-relevant skills, ensuring they are ready for the workforce of tomorrow. Our collaboration with Cisco will enable students to access world-class digital training and education through certificate, diploma and degree courses, enhancing their career prospects and supporting Telangana’s vision of becoming a leading hub for technology innovation. As a University YISU would also afford vertical academic pathways to students through its creditisation and certification.”
Shrikant Sinha, CEO, TASK, said: “We know that digital skills are in demand – and this will only continue to grow as our world becomes more connected, Our collaboration with Cisco will strengthen the networking and cybersecurity skills across the state, equipping our youth with job-ready capabilities and help build a future-ready, agile, and skilled workforce across the state that can drive innovation and fuel digital transformation.”
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