SJC Hassan Hosts ‘AI Careers for Women’ Orientation by Edunet Foundation


20 November 2025
St. Joseph’s College, Hassan, organized an informative student orientation session under the national initiative AI Careers for Women, led by the Edunet Foundation. The program is designed to equip women learners with essential AI and digital skills, enabling them to participate confidently in India’s rapidly evolving technology-driven workforce.

The orientation highlighted Edunet’s collaboration with Microsoft and SAP, who together with SJC Hassan aim to bridge the gender gap in tech-enabled careers by offering structured learning pathways. The initiative provides 180 hours of comprehensive training, industry- recognised certifications, expert mentorship, and hands-on project experience—ultimately preparing women for promising careers in emerging technologies along with placement support.

Aditya M. Chikkavenkataiah, Senior Business Development Manager, Edunet Foundation, Akshay Ojha, AICW Program Manager and Medni, Program Trainer spoke at the occasion.

Over 100 female students from II and III BBA and B.Com actively participated in the orientation. The full certification program is scheduled to begin soon on campus, marking an exciting opportunity for young women at SJC Hassan to build future-ready tech skills.

Fr Olvin Veigas SJ and Ms Tasmiya Sultana, faculty and placement coordinators at SJC organized the programme. The event took place on 19 November 2025.