Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. NEW DELHI: A skilling initiative by SBI Foundation in partnership with NIIT Foundation has placed 51 young graduates in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector in its first year and is targeting over 500 jobs in the next phase. The programme, SBIF LEAP (Skilling for the Future in BFSI), has enrolled 171 candidates so far, of whom 75 have completed training, according to a joint statement.
The two-year initiative aims to equip youth aged 18–25 with industry-relevant skills and improve employability in India’s growing financial services sector. Training is currently being delivered through centres in Hyderabad (Hayathnagar) and Gurugram, covering both technical BFSI modules and professional skills such as communication and interview readiness.
“We are seeing encouraging outcomes in terms of placements and participation, including from young women, highlighting the role of targeted skilling in enabling sustainable livelihoods,” said Charu Kapoor, Country Director, NIIT Foundation.
Vaishnavi Shikha, Assistant Manager, CSR LEAP Team at SBI Foundation, said the initiative is aligned with the need to build a skilled workforce for India’s financial ecosystem.
The programme is expected to scale up in its second year, with a target to train over 700 candidates and facilitate employment opportunities for more than 500 youth. Going forward, the initiative will expand industry engagement through job fairs, employer partnerships, and exposure visits, while strengthening support in English communication and interview preparation.