{"id":133673,"date":"2022-03-16T08:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T07:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=story&#038;p=660649"},"modified":"2025-03-17T13:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T12:52:11","slug":"building-bridges","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/se-en\/news\/inside-stories\/building-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Building bridges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-bleed-banner undefined\"><div class=\"hero-bleed-mp-banner undefined no-overlay  is-image has-card \" 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class=\"content-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"content-box is-short centralized\"><span class=\"title-tag story-title-tag\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title\">Building bridges<\/h1><p class=\"description\">Helping women in rural India start a career in tech<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"modal fade ytmodal\" id=\"videoModalb5be765c-d3c4-43ef-b2c7-c84f209c09ff\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"videoModalLabel\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"close\" data-bs-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-label=\"Close\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00d7<\/span><\/button><div class=\"modal-body\"><div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\"><div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"\" id=\"video\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allow=\"autoplay\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-intro-para undefined section section--intro\"><div class=\"intro-para\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/se-en\/news\/inside-stories\/building-bridges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-tw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/se-en\/news\/inside-stories\/building-bridges\/&amp;text=Building bridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-tw\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/se-en\/news\/inside-stories\/building-bridges\/&amp;text=Building bridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><h2 class=\"intro-para-title\">A program launched by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ India at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is helping women from rural areas develop their IT and tech skills and establish a long-term, rewarding career in the technology sector. We speak to Ananya DB and Kanimozhi Selvam about their transformational experiences on the course.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10 offset-md-1 offset-lg-1\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/simulation-lab.jpeg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689323\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWithout decisive action, the digital divide will become the new face of inequality.\u201d<br>These are the words of Amina J. Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the United Nations,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/press\/en\/2021\/dsgsm1579.doc.htm\">speaking in 2021<\/a>. She observed that almost half the world\u2019s population,&nbsp;3.7 billion people \u2013 the majority of them women in developing countries \u2013 are still offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across our rapidly advancing digital societies, not everyone feels the benefits of technological development to the same extent. In fact, those without digital skills now face a struggle to access basic services including banking and healthcare and to take up job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introducing-sakhi-drishtikon\"><strong>Introducing Sakhi Drishtikon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is taking steps to bridge the digital divide through a program called Sakhi Drishtikon. This initiative seeks to boost the IT skills of women in rural India and help them establish a career in technology. Candidates are drawn from families at the lower end of the income spectrum and those that have a qualification in a technical subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1143715629.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689320\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most candidates undergo initial basic training on core IT skills before joining the scheme. The training is delivered by EduBridge, a career development platform that works with government and external agencies to provide skills development courses for underprivileged people. The candidates then receive 12 months\u2019 mentored training with ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½\u2019s Cloud Infrastructure Services team before starting job shadowing on live client projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-bridges\"><strong>Building bridges<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AnanyaDB-Image-e1646212154657.png?w=310\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-660655\" style=\"width:168px;height:222px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ananya is originally from the Davanagere district in southern India. She gained a degree in engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University and enrolled in the scheme in February 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe program is designed to help women from rural areas who face barriers to work due to low incomes, lack of IT and tech skills, or language issues, and I was determined to make the most of it,\u201d says Ananya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kanimohi-Photo1-e1644996922758.jpg?w=208\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689321\" style=\"width:182px;height:262px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another colleague to pass through the program is Kanimozhi, now a senior analyst based in Pattukottai, India. She studied computer science and engineering at the PERI Institute of Technology before being trained by EduBridge on tech skills such as Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ was recruiting through EduBridge for the Sakhi Drishtikon program and invited Kanimozhi to interview. She describes the moment she was offered a place on it as a truly magical moment. \u201cI felt I\u2019d really proved myself. It was a wonderful feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-valuable-skills\"><strong>Valuable skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Ananya, the course was extremely valuable because it pushed her into new and exciting territory. \u201cBesides the technical knowledge, Sakhi Drishtikon taught us about professional communication and how to present ourselves in a corporate environment. We learned how to work as a team and recognize our strengths and weaknesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The highlight for Kanimozhi meanwhile was getting hands-on with in-demand IT skills. \u201cWe learned about computer hardware and software, from virtual machines to Windows and Linux operating systems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-successful-sustainable-careers\"><strong>Successful, sustainable careers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/expert-radhika-ramesh.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689318\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The program leader is Radhika Ramesh, Executive VP, and the head of the Global Delivery Center at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½\u2019s Cloud Infrastructure Services. For her, Sakhi Drishtikon is a timely initiative that takes advantage of new ways of living and working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are a large number of qualified rural women who are not able to explore career opportunities in the cities,\u201d she says. \u201cWe are not just trying to give them jobs. Instead, we want to carve out long-term careers for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-profound-changes\"><strong>Profound changes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While also preparing Ananya for a successful career in the technology sector, the program has also brought about some significant personal changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor some people, especially those from less-affluent backgrounds, confidence in the workplace doesn\u2019t come naturally,\u201d she says. \u201cAt university, I suffered from anxiety, especially in group situations, where I struggled to express my thoughts and opinions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Sakhi Drishtikon program enabled Ananya to practice presenting her views in a supportive environment. \u201cI had to do a presentation in front of 60 people, which was a big moment. The scheme totally changed how I communicate and express myself. Had I been asked before the course, I\u2019d have probably been too nervous to do this interview and be featured in an article.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Sakhis-with-Karine-and-radhika.jpeg?w=960\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689322\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-achieving-potential\"><strong>Achieving potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanimozhi also says she gained a positive change in outlook because of participating in the program. \u201cAt ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, and in the wider technology sector, everyone is equal,\u201d she says. \u201cWe all have the same rights and no-one is better than another. This isn\u2019t always the case across society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1125700203.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689319\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ananya encourages everyone eligible to join the Sakhi Drishtikon program, and has some wise words of advice: \u201cIt\u2019s good to specialize in the area you\u2019re passionate about and to study that in-depth. This will help you feel confident that you know the technology when you move between different clients and projects.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of 2021, 525 women had joined ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ through the program and we are committed to continuing it&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;women&nbsp;overcome some of the barriers that may stop them from achieving their potential, and to find successful and rewarding careers in the technology sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section latestStoriesBlock \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"contentTitle\"><h2 class=\"story-heading\">Inside stories<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-4 col-lg-8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"storyBox \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper focused-image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/se-en\/news\/inside-stories\/hunting-for-dragons\/\" aria-label=\"Hunting for dragons\"  tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dragons-without-shape.png?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dragons-without-shape.png?w=1024&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dragons-without-shape.png?w=500&#038;quality=70\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmedia=\"(min-width: 0)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Dragons-without-shape.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-position: 58% 27%; object-fit: cover;\" class=\"focused-image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"storyInfo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"storyTag\">Future-shaping projects<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"storyTitle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/se-en\/news\/inside-stories\/hunting-for-dragons\/\" aria-label=\"Hunting for dragons\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"story-subtitle\">Hunting for dragons<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sarah Gon\u00e7alves wasn\u2019t always a data engineer. She began her career as an archaeologist, unearthing the secrets of the past in sites across France before retraining as a data engineer. 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