Byte-Sized Brilliance: EY’s Academy Powers India’s Digital Leap

EY India has unveiled its AI Academy, a transformative initiative aimed at equipping the Indian workforce with cutting-edge AI and GenAI skills. With over 200 real-world use cases, the program is designed to bridge the talent gap and drive measurable business outcomes across industries.

Key Highlights of the Initiative

1. Strategic Vision  
   - EY has already upskilled 44,000 internal employees in AI  
   - The Academy now extends this expertise to telecom, banking, FMCG, infrastructure, and IT/ITeS sectors  
   - Aims to address the 97% enterprise concern over lack of AI-ready talent

2. Learning Tracks  
   - AI Ambassadors: A two-day workshop for leaders to craft AI manifestos aligned with business goals  
   - AI Transformation Champions: Role-specific training to identify and implement impactful AI projects  
   - AI Aspirants: Foundational modules covering GenAI concepts and productivity-enhancing prompts  
   - AI Development Specialists: Deep-skilling for data scientists, engineers, and GenAI experts

3. Real-World Impact  
   - Over 50 AI projects initiated during pilot phase across five enterprises  
   - Focus on revenue growth, cost reduction, customer experience, and risk mitigation  
   - Curriculum tailored to business needs using project-based learning and AI-enabled tools

4. Academic Outreach  
   - EY’s Techathon engages college students in solving real-world challenges using AI  
   - Builds a pipeline of future-ready talent through innovation competitions

This initiative marks a pivotal step in India’s AI readiness, blending strategic leadership with grassroots capability-building.

Sources: EY India, Economic Times CIO, Business Standard, Data Scientists Net, DQ India, Analytics India Magazine