photon game Wadhwani Foundation boosts Pinoy school-to-work journey with AI

Wadhwani Foundation announced it is providing grants of up to $1 million annually to organizations to drive job creation in PH. (From left: Dr. Ajay Kela, President & CEO of Wadhwani Foundation; and Angela Chen-Delantar, Vice President for Skilling of Wadhwani Foundation.)

MANILAphoton game, PHILIPPINES – The private philanthropic organization Wadhwani Foundation offered a specialized AI tool to help Filipino students get jobs at once after graduation.

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Its recent survey revealed that only 10% of K-12 graduates are able to enter the job market immediately. 

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While 83% pursue university education, only 25% of enrollees graduate from higher education institutions. 

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The remaining 75% leave the universities and colleges without completing their degrees and join the workforce. 

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“Our free AI-powered platform provides access to in-demand job skills that address the gaps in the school-to-work journey of K-12 students in the Philippines,” said Dr. Ajay Kela, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wadhwani Foundation.

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The AI upskilling platform is called Wadhwani GenieAI, which provides AI Co-Pilots to address gaps between education and employment. 

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These tools help students gain in-demand job skills and make informed career choices.

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Also, GenieAI provides free career counseling tools and teacher training.

Nowadays, the Wadhwani Foundation works with over 60 partners across the Philippines and gives AI Co-Pilots to 22,000 students. 

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Aside from the AI platform, its grant-making arm, the Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF), offers $1 million in grants annually to high-impact organizations.

WCF looks for local groups that focus on job fulfillment or creation with proven track records. 

Moreover, its ideal partners operate within a $1 to $5 million budget, demonstrating strong leadership.

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Partner organizations will receive GenieAI access for job creationphoton game, skilling and placement. 

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