Since the advent of generative Artificial Intelligence in 2022, there have been major advancements in automating mundane white-collar jobs, and we have seen multiple rounds of layoffs in top corporate companies worldwide…

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}Quick summary – click for full detailsConcise summary of key highlightsDigiPivot 2026: Google invites graduates, junior-level executives for upskilling programme in IndiaIn one lineGoogle’s DigiPivot 2026 programme offers AI and digital upskilling to 2,000 Indian graduates and junior professionals.Key points• AI upskilling necessityAdvanced AI skills, particularly in generative AI tools, are now essential for graduates and junior employees to remain competitive in the job market.• Programme expansionDigiPivot 2026 will train 2,000 participants across India, including tier-1, 2, and 3 cities, in collaboration with IIM Calcutta and Accenture.• Curriculum focusParticipants will receive a 10-hour Google AI Professional Certificate and a 120-hour programme covering AI, digital marketing, analytics, and e-commerce.• Leadership trainingThe programme includes 20 hours of leadership, communication, and interview preparation sessions with industry experts.• Application deadlineApplications for DigiPivot 2026 can be submitted until 22 September 2026 via Google’s official page.Key statistics2,000Number of participantsMore than 80%AI usage in Indian workplaces22 September 2026Application deadline10 hoursAI Professional Certificate duration120 hoursDigital marketing programme durationProcessed with AI. Reviewed by DH Digital Team.In a fast-evolving technology world, it has become imperative not just for junior employees, but also for graduates freshly passed out of college looking for their first job to possess advanced skill sets, particularly in Gen AI tools, so that they can become a company’s valuable asset.PayPal lays off 220 employees in IndiaTo help talented people in tier-1, 2 and 3 cities improve their skill sets, Google hosts an annual DigiPivot mentorship programme in India. This year too, it is inviting youth for the 2026 edition.Samsung India begins job cuts, asks about 100 employees to leave in 1st round amid rising costs“AI is already changing how businesses understand consumers, create ideas and solve problems. For young professionals entering the workforce, knowing how to use these tools alongside strong digital marketing and problem-solving skills will increasingly matter. There is remarkable talent across India, far beyond the traditional centres of the digital economy. DigiPivot’s expansion is about making high-quality training more accessible to that talent and helping young people turn new technology into practical skills they can use at work,” said Shekar Khosla, Vice President, Marketing, Google.In the 2026 edition of the DigiPivot programme, it planing intake 2,000 recent graduates and early-career professionals across the subcontinent. It will be delivered in collaboration with IIM Calcutta and Accenture.DigiPivot 2026 Cohort: Key aspects of Google’s mentorship programme– Graduates and junior employees will get a 10-hour Google AI Professional Certificate covering foundational and applied AI skills.– Also, they will undergo a 120-hour Google Professional Certificate programme covering areas including search, e-commerce, analytics and digital marketing.– And, they will also get to meet experts in several industry domains, with 20 hours of training focused on leadership, communication, stakeholder management, resume building, interview preparation and interactions with Google and industry leaders.“India is already among the world’s most active users of AI, with more than 80% of employees using AI at work. The question is quickly moving from whether people will use AI to how well they can use it. The real opportunity is to help people use AI to extend their own capabilities: to learn faster, solve more complex problems and become more productive, while continuing to bring the judgment, context and creativity that good work requires. DigiPivot is built around that idea. As we expand the program to 2,000 participants, we want to give young professionals a strong grounding in AI alongside the digital, leadership and problem-solving skills that will help them make the most of it throughout their careers,” said Madhuri Duggirala, Vice President, gTech Ads, Google.Applications for DigiPivot 2026 can be submitted on Google’s official page (here) until 22 September 2026. Google expands AI educator training sessions in IndiaGet the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech.

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