Infosys to develop software skills in UK

software skills in Britain to qualify about 100 youths for suitable jobs, The Economic Times reports.

The $7 billion company signed a deed with the National Apprenticeship Scheme (NAS) of Britain, in the presence of the Duke of York Prince Andrew, at its headquarters in Bangalore's electronics city.

The NAS supports, funds and co-ordinates delivery of apprenticeships throughout Britain to create job opportunities for learners.

“We will provide apprenticeships to about 100 youths across our offices in Britain in diverse fields such as marketing, human resources and software development,” Infosys board member Srinath Batni says.

Infosys says it is committed to investing in the countries and communities in which it is present through the Infosys Foundation and employee volunteerism programmes, IT News Online writes.

In the UK, Infosys is part of the national, cross-employer group IT for Girls, led by e-skills UK. This group focuses on attracting more girls into careers in IT through school visits, talks and other initiatives.

The company also works with East London Business Alliance, an organisation that helps companies connect with local schools to provide support and develop various programmes.