The Dhaka Times Desk Grameenphone is committed to building the future of Bangladesh by empowering the youth. As part of this commitment, the organization launched the 'GP Academy'.
The academy will help prepare the youth by imparting skills for the digital future. The newly established GP Academy aims to prepare the promising young generation of Bangladesh for the future. GP Academy's programs and courses are designed to enhance career readiness of the youth, hone entrepreneurial skills and help them acquire the necessary skills to prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Through the 'GP Explorers' programme, Grameenphone University has been upskilling students for the past two years. Now through GP Academy, the organization aims to expand the skills of the youth across the country. GP Academy's programs for career starters are designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional fields and prepare students for the future by helping them acquire essential and 4th Industrial Revolution skills.
In addition, GP Academy courses will help young people develop academic knowledge along with other future-useful skills to prepare them to enter the next level of their career.
The Chief Guest of the event, Executive Chairman (Secretary) National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) Dulal Krishna Saha expressed his full support for this unique initiative of Grameenphone. He said, 'I am delighted to see Grameenphone's participation in the uniquely important area of skill building through technology and innovation. Such initiatives in the private sector will be effective in upskilling the youth and preparing them for the real world of work.'
Cicely Heuch, EVP and Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Telenor ASA, highlighted the potential of the GP Academy. He said, 'Building future-oriented skills is crucial to building a sustainable future. I am delighted to be a part of the inauguration of the Grameenphone Academy, a joint venture between Telenor and Cisco. I believe and hope that our joint efforts with reliable global partners will play a vital role in developing the digital skills of the youth of Bangladesh, accelerating digitization and building a globally competitive workforce.'
Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman said, 'Grameenphone is committed to unlocking the true potential of Bangladesh's youth through technology, innovation and social impact projects. We continue to strive to inculcate critical digital skills among the youth through our various upskilling platforms. I am hopeful that in continuation of our ongoing efforts to empower the youth with future-ready skills, GP Academy along with Telenor and Cisco will unlock the potential of the youth through transformative skills, which will contribute to making Bangladesh a smart nation.'
Fakhruddin Ahmed, General Manager, Cisco Bangladesh said, 'We are excited about the future possibilities that can be opened up by the partnership between Telenor and Grameenphone and leveraging Cisco's Networking Academy. It is a step towards integrating the talent of today with the technology of tomorrow, making them more skilled in the technology sector, thereby creating opportunities for them to get better jobs and equipping the youth of Bangladesh for the future digital world. NSDA Executive Chairman (Secretary) Dulal Krishna Saha was present as the chief guest at the event at GP House in the capital on May 18 and Cecily Heuch, EVP and Chief People and Sustainability Officer of Telenor Group was present as a special guest.
A panel discussion was held on the occasion with the participation of Grameenphone CHRO Syed Tanveer Hossain. Grameenphone's Head of Communications Khairul Bashar conducted the ceremony and the vote of thanks was given by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology of IUT. Md. Ashraful Haque, Cisco Systems Country GM (Bangladesh) Fakhruddin Ahmed; Telenor Group VP Manisha Dogra, Head of Sustainability and GP Academy alumnus Sadmeena Mahreen and Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman.
Grameenphone Senior Director of Public and Regulatory Affairs Hossain Sadat, GP Academy Lead Farhana Islam and other officials of the organization were present on the occasion.
By receiving in-depth training in fourIR specializations including business strategy, value creation, team management, the trainees of GP Academy will take themselves to new heights in the local and global markets by exhibiting outstanding talent. To be a part of GP Academy's future journey and take its courses, please visit – https://grameenphone.academy .
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