Adobe and General Assembly, a provider of technology training and talent solutions, announced on Tuesday, January 14, the launch of the Creative Skills Academy in India as part of Adobe Digital Academy's global initiative to upskill 30 million learners in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030.
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Creative Skills Academy in India
Scheduled to begin on February 25, 2025, the academy will provide virtual training, equipping participants with AI-powered marketing skills and hands-on experience with tools like Adobe Express. According to the official release, participants will also benefit from career coaching, personal branding, and portfolio development through General Assembly.
Upskilling Talent in AI
"Upskilling the next generation of professionals with AI skills will be critical to a fair and equal future of work," said Sima Saadat, Director of Asia-Pacific at General Assembly. "Our longstanding partnership with Adobe Digital Academy teaches up-and-coming creative professionals how to harness the power of AI in their careers, and provide them with in-demand, job-ready skills."
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Target Audience
The program targets young professionals aged 18 to 30 from India with an annual household income below Rs 840,000. "Priority will be given to applicants from underrepresented groups in technology, including women." the official release said.
This marks the first Indian cohort for the program, providing free training to aspiring creative professionals. The virtual training academies are fully sponsored by Adobe and free of charge to participants, according to the companies.
