In Bangladesh, there exists a considerable number of ambitious and talented youths, comprising approximately 28% of the population, who are keen on making a significant impact. However, many of these individuals lack the requisite experience or industry-specific expertise, struggle to find a decent opportunity. A big reason for this is the skills gap that exists between academic curriculum and the real skill requirements at the modern workplace. In this regard, Grameenphone plays a crucial role by empowering youth with the right skills set and knowledge relevant to the job market.
Grameenphone Academy, the online upskilling platform launched on May 18, 2022, by Grameenphone, dedicated to bridging the gap between industry and academia. As a transformative social initiative, Grameenphone Academy has emerged as a future skills academy, with a profound impact on upskilling the youth and preparing them to be future-ready.
Since its inception, Grameenphone Academy has 80,000+ enrolled enthusiastic learners with 37,000+ certifications, of which 32% are female learners. With enrollments spanning across 170+ institutions nationwide, and as we believe in the power of collaboration to drive impactful change. That's why we're proud to collaborate with the esteemed edtech partners like Cisco Network Academy, Creative IT Institute, Amar iSchool, CodersTrust, and BrightSkills.com.
To address the challenge of employable skills shortage among job seekers, we understand that success in the 21st century requires more than just academic skills. That’s why GP Academy equips learners with the right skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. From freelancing and 4IR skills to entrepreneurship and career readiness courses, GP Academy currently offers 15+ courses and annually onboards a diverse array of courses to meet the demands of the digital age.
In addition to online courses, GP Academy offers a unique blended learning model, providing mentorship to the students from industry experts, policymakers, functional experts, and youth influencers so that they can have the opportunity to interact directly with leaders in their respective fields, gaining invaluable insights and practical knowledge that goes beyond traditional classroom learning.
Discover the holistic learning journey on www.grameenphone.academy.