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Next Education Partners With Acacia University

This partnership aims to empower one million young people around the world with Python programming skills

Next Education Partners With Acacia University
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Outlook Start-Up Desk

POSTED ON July 17, 2023 4:15 PM

Next Education, a technology-driven company in the K-12 education sector in India, has collaborated with Acacia University, USA, to launch the 'Million Coders' Scholarship Program. 

This partnership aims to empower one million young people around the world with Python programming skills. This will enable them to succeed in booming fields like digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, blockchain, and web 3.0.
 
The 'Million Coders' initiative, driven by Next Education and reinforced by Acacia University's academic excellence, aims to equip young people in 25 countries with essential AI skills, preparing them for a prosperous future in the ever-evolving tech industry.

Next Education has claimed to acquire 12 million students across 18,000 partner schools. 

Beas Dev Ralhan, the CEO of Next Education, said, "The 'Million Coders' Scholarship Program, in collaboration with Acacia University, focuses on empowering one million young individuals worldwide with vital Python programming skills. Python's clear benefits and its position as one of the leading programming languages globally have made it crucial for the job market. Through this strategic partnership, we aim to remove employment barriers and equip young people with the necessary skills to succeed in the ever-evolving tech industry. Together, we are shaping a generation that will thrive in the digital age.”
 
Maurey Bond, Vice President- Growth, at Acacia University, said, "Acacia University is proud to partner with Next Education in launching the 'Million Coders' initiative, dedicated to equipping a million young individuals with the essential technical skills required for success in the 21st century. This transformative program acknowledges the pivotal role of technology in the global economy and strives to empower young people with the in-demand skills sought by employers worldwide. Together we aim to extend the program to schools and educational institutions. By providing access to these valuable skills, the initiative seeks to eliminate barriers to employment and create abundant opportunities for young individuals to excel in the workforce."
 

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