Samsung Innovation Campus certifies 2,000 youth in Karnataka

Samsung, global consumer electronics brand, on Thursday said it certified 2,000 students in Bengaluru under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme, as part of the company’s efforts to build a future-ready talent pool in Karnataka.

Under the initiative, students received industry-aligned, hands-on training in emerging technologies, with 1,100 students certified in Artificial Intelligence and 900 students in Coding & Programming. The programme focused on strengthening employability by equipping learners with practical, job-relevant digital skills aligned with evolving industry requirements, said Samsung.

“Samsung Innovation Campus is designed to bridge the gap between education and employability by delivering rigorous, hands-on training in future technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Coding & Programming,’’ said S.P. Chun, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Speaking on the occasion, Santosh S. Lad, Minister for Labour and Employment, said initiatives such this play a vital role in aligning academic learning with industry expectations. “The certification of 2,000 students in Bengaluru reflects strong collaboration between industry and institutions, reinforcing Karnataka’s position as a leading hub for innovation and talent development,” Mr. Lad further said.

The certification ceremony was held at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.