On Mission to Upskill 500,000 Students, MongoDB Partners With Ministry of Education's All India Council for Technical Education

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MongoDB has expanded its MongoDB for Academia program in India, partnering with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and learning platforms SmartInternz and GeeksforGeeks. The initiative aims to upskill 500,000 students in modern database technologies and AI-powered application development.

Key highlights include:

• A virtual internship program with AICTE and SmartInternz to provide full-stack development skills to over 150,000 students
• Collaboration with GeeksforGeeks to make MongoDB Developer Learning Path available to 25 million registered users
• Over 200 partnerships with educational institutions established
• More than 100,000 students trained and 450,000 hours of learning completed

The program addresses India's growing demand for skilled tech talent, with an estimated need for 6 million digital roles by 2028.

Positive

• Partnership with AICTE to provide MongoDB Atlas skills to 150,000 Indian students
• Collaboration with GeeksforGeeks to reach 25 million registered users
• Over 200 partnerships established with educational institutions
• More than 100,000 students trained and 450,000 hours of learning completed
• Addressing the skills gap in India's tech sector, with 6 million digital roles expected by 2028

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Insights

Education Technology Analyst

MongoDB's partnership with AICTE and expansion of its Academia program in India represents a significant move in addressing the country's tech skills gap. With a projected shortfall of 1.3 million digital professionals by 2028, this initiative is timely and crucial.

The program's focus on full-stack development and AI-powered applications aligns well with industry demands. The collaboration with SmartInternz to provide 60-hour experiential learning internships to over 150,000 students is particularly noteworthy, as it combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience.

The partnership with GeeksforGeeks, reaching 25 million registered users, significantly amplifies the program's reach. This could potentially accelerate the upskilling process and help meet the industry's demand for 1 million AI-skilled engineers in the next three years.

While the initiative is promising, its success will depend on the quality of curriculum, industry relevance and the ability to keep pace with rapidly evolving tech trends. The program's progress of 450,000 learning hours completed so far is encouraging, but continuous assessment and adaptation will be key to its long-term impact on India's tech workforce.

Tech Industry Analyst

MongoDB's strategic move in India's education sector is a calculated response to the growing demand for skilled developers in the country's burgeoning tech industry. By partnering with AICTE, SmartInternz and GeeksforGeeks, MongoDB is positioning itself as a key player in shaping India's future tech workforce.

This initiative serves dual purposes: it addresses the critical skills gap in India's tech sector while also expanding MongoDB's user base. By providing free access to MongoDB Atlas and offering certifications, the company is cultivating a new generation of developers familiar with its platform. This could translate to increased adoption of MongoDB's products in Indian businesses over time.

The focus on AI-powered applications and full-stack development aligns with global tech trends, potentially enhancing India's competitiveness in the international tech market. However, the success of this program will hinge on its ability to keep pace with rapidly evolving industry needs and technologies.

While this initiative is positive for both MongoDB and India's tech ecosystem, investors should monitor its long-term impact on MongoDB's market penetration and revenue growth in the Indian market.

MongoDB for Academia also working with learning platforms SmartInternz and GeeksforGeeks to equip Indian students with the knowledge needed to build modern, AI-powered applications

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) today announced the expansion of MongoDB for Academia in India, including a new partnership with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. The AICTE partnership will be supported by SmartBridge's SmartInternz learning platform to give more than 150,000 Indian students access to virtual internships and to gain the skills required to use MongoDB Atlas—the leading multi-cloud developer data platform.

As part of the program's expansion, MongoDB also announced a new partnership with GeeksforGeeks, a platform for computer science resources in India. The collaboration will make the MongoDB Developer Learning Path available to all of GeeksforGeeks' 25 million registered users.

Launched in September 2023, the MongoDB for Academia in India program provides student training, curriculum resources for educators, credits to use MongoDB technology at no cost, and certifications to help individuals start careers in the technology industry. The skills and training provided through the program are particularly important, as many Indian organizations struggle to find developers who have the skills to build modern applications and take advantage of emerging technologies like generative AI. According to a report from the National Association of Software and Service Companies, India's technology sector will demand more than one million engineers with advanced skills in artificial intelligence and other capabilities over the next three years. Overall, the industry body expects there will be a need for around six million digital roles by 2028—and the available talent pool is forecast to be 4.7 million workers. This gap underscores the need for increased collaboration between industry and academia to upskill students and educators in India to meet the demands of the country's large and growing economy.

"In India, we have a massive opportunity with the current wave of AI and modern technologies that will transform our lives and economy in the coming years. But to take advantage of that opportunity, it is vital our developers have the right skills. We're excited to partner with MongoDB to help make that possible," said Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar CEO, Anuvadini AI, Ministry of Education and Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

To address this challenge, MongoDB for Academia is partnering with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Indian government's authority for the management of technical education, and the edtech platform SmartBridge to launch a virtual internship program through the SmartInternz platform. Aligned with the government's Skill India Initiative, the program aims to provide full-stack development skills to over 150,000 students. Each internship will include 60 hours of experiential learning, hands-on bootcamps, courses, and project work, as well as simulated corporate environments where students can apply their learned skills, collaborate with peers, and receive mentorship.

"We've seen great appetite and interest on our platform for modern database technologies like MongoDB. We want to equip students with knowledge of in-demand technologies so they have skills they need to become the job-ready candidates India's organizations are looking for," said Amarender Katkam, Founder and CEO at SmartBridge and SmartInternz.

In the past year, the MongoDB for Academia program has made major strides toward its goal of upskilling 500,000 students. To date, more than 200 partnerships with educational institutions have been established, as well as collaborations with other government and private organizations. Hundreds of educators have been onboarded on to the MongoDB for Academia program, more than 100,000 students have received skills training, and over 450,000 hours of learning have been completed.

"India loves developers and so does MongoDB. I'm so proud of the work our MongoDB for Academia team is doing to empower Indian developers and to support the next generation of tech talent in this country," said Sachin Chawla, Area Vice President, India at MongoDB.

MongoDB for Academia is also expanding to partner with GeeksforGeeks which will see the organizations collaborate on a number of new projects, including the syndication of key full-stack development courses to learners both in online and offline GeeksforGeeks centers across India. The MongoDB Developer Learning path will also become available to all GeeksforGeeks users, and is expected to reach more than 100,000 aspiring developers.

To learn more about MongoDB for Academia, visit mongodb.com/academia.

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FAQ

What is MongoDB's goal for upskilling students in India?

MongoDB aims to upskill 500,000 students in India through its MongoDB for Academia program, focusing on modern database technologies and AI-powered application development.

How many students will the AICTE partnership with MongoDB (MDB) reach?

The partnership between MongoDB (MDB) and AICTE, supported by SmartInternz, aims to provide full-stack development skills to over 150,000 Indian students through virtual internships.

What is the scope of MongoDB's (MDB) partnership with GeeksforGeeks?

MongoDB's (MDB) partnership with GeeksforGeeks will make the MongoDB Developer Learning Path available to all 25 million registered users of the platform, potentially reaching over 100,000 aspiring developers.

How many partnerships has MongoDB (MDB) established with educational institutions in India?

MongoDB (MDB) has established over 200 partnerships with educational institutions in India as part of its MongoDB for Academia program.

What is the projected demand for digital roles in India by 2028, according to the MongoDB (MDB) press release?

According to the press release, there is an expected demand for around 6 million digital roles in India by 2028, with a projected talent pool of 4.7 million workers, highlighting a significant skills gap.