Infosys Foundation Enables 2.5 Lakh Job Offers, Targets 5 Lakh by 2030

Infosys Foundation has enabled more than 2.5 lakh job offers across India through its Infosys Springboard Livelihood Program, reaching the halfway point of its target of enabling five lakh job opportunities by 2030. The Foundation announced the milestone on October 13, 2026, citing its partnerships to connect skill development with employment.

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Graduates and Women Account for Major Share

According to Infosys Foundation, the programme has enabled more than 1.17 lakh job offers for graduates and over 96,000 for undergraduates. It has also enabled more than 1.25 lakh job offers for women and over 1,000 for persons with disabilities.

Launched in 2025, the programme aims to help young people access employment through industry-relevant training and partnerships.

It works with 20 implementation partners, including Nirmaan Organization, ICT Academy, Magic Bus, Centum Foundation and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India).

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The Foundation has also collaborated with AssisTech Foundation for an employment platform and plans to work with The Association of People with Disability to expand career opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Focus on Connecting Skills with Jobs

Sumit Virmani, Trustee at Infosys Foundation, said the milestone reflects the importance of aligning learning with industry demand.

He said the Foundation aims to improve access to skills and employment opportunities for young people and support greater economic independence for individuals and families.

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The programme covers graduate and undergraduate job seekers across STEM and non-STEM fields.

Its approach combines industry-relevant training with employment pathways, with a focus on young people from underserved communities and first-generation learners.

Key details of the programme include:

• Target: Enable five lakh job opportunities in India by 2030.
• Progress: More than 2.5 lakh job offers enabled, according to the Foundation.
• Reach: Graduates, undergraduates, women and persons with disabilities.
• Partnerships: A network of 20 implementation partners supporting employment pathways.

For HR and business leaders, the initiative reflects the role of skilling programmes in helping young people move from education to work.

Its longer-term value will depend on how well training matches employer requirements and whether job offers translate into sustained employment.

Final Comments

The reported figure refers to job offers enabled through the programme. It should not be interpreted as 2.5 lakh unique individuals currently employed or as jobs created directly by Infosys.