Infosys Foundation the charity arm of IT giant Infosys has started a new program worth Rs. 200 crore to help 5 lakh job seekers in India find work by the year 2030. This program is called the Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program. It is part of Infosys Springboard the company’s free online learning platform. The goal is to provide useful skills and job training that go beyond what is taught in classrooms. In just the current financial year (FY25) more than 80000 people have already found jobs through this program in different industries the company said.  Who can join Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program? This program is open to both graduates and students who havent finished college. It supports people looking for jobs in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) and also non-STEM fields. Training is given in new-age technologies like: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Digital Marketing Finance Soft skills like communication time management and interview skills Working with partners Infosys Foundation is working with around 20 organizations to run this program. These include: ICT Academy Unnati Nirmaan Magic Bus Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Centum CII Foundation NIIT Foundation These groups help find job opportunities and support learners in building their careers.  What the foundation says Sumit Virmani a trustee of Infosys Foundation said “India has a big opportunity to train people in the skills needed by industries today especially in the age of AI. This program helps people move from learning to earning.” He also said the main goal is to close the gap between learning and getting a stable job while also helping the country’s economy grow.