IBM signs MoU with U’khand Government to introduce STEM for Girls

IBM has announced a collaboration with Samagra Sikhsha Uttarakhand, the Government of Uttarakhand’s education mission, to introduce the ‘IBM STEM for Girls’ program in 130 secondary and higher secondary schools across five districts in the state. The collaboration is part of a three-year program between IBM and Uttarakhand State Government with the American India Foundation as the implementation partner to increase the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.

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About the program:

• The program will advance the skills and careers of close to 25,600 students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.
• The demand for a highly qualified workforce in India is quickly increasing with the acceleration of emerging technologies.
• The ‘IBM STEM for Girls’ program features a comprehensive approach that builds technical capabilities as well as life and self-actualization skills.
• ‘STEM for Girls’ is an IBM Corporate Social Responsibility initiative primarily aimed at improving education-to-work and career pathways for girls who are studying in Government schools.
• The program includes imparting training in digital literacy, coding and technology skills, 21st-century skills, and career development to enable girls’ empowerment and increase their interest in STEM education and careers.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

• IBM CEO: Arvind Krishna.
• IBM Headquarters: Armonk, New York, United States.
• Governor of Uttarakhand: Baby Rani Maurya.
• Uttarakhand CM: Tirath Singh Rawat.

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