upGrad to Train 4,500 Learners from Less Privileged Backgrounds

New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) upGrad, a learning skilling and workforce development company, on Thursday said it is on track to train 4,500 learners from less privileged backgrounds under the 'Joy of Learning' initiative.

Led by the upGrad Foundation, the scholarship-based initiative saw a sizable donation by the upGrad workforce last year coupled with the company's contribution of 1.3 times, totalling Rs 3.18 crore to support higher education for those aspiring to attain progressive career growth.

"upGrad...is running on track to train 4,500 learners coming out of less privileged backgrounds under the aegis of its year-long initiative 'Joy of Learning'," the release said.









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QYOU Media appoints former TikTok Country Manager Raj Mishra as India Group CEO
* New age media company QYOU Media Inc., operating in India and the US, on Thursday announced the appointment of digital leader and strategist Raj Mishra as its Group CEO.

Mishra was the first employee at Musical.ly in India (now TikTok), and has 13 years of experience in senior management in app businesses.

In his present role, Mishra will focus on increasing operational and financial synergies and strengths among the three primary business units as the company further pivots in India into digital distribution and direct-to-consumer initiatives.

"Working with Raj as a consultant to QYOU India over the last several months, it became clear to me and the board that his skill set and experience were directly applicable to our overall business objective to become a larger brand with more direct to consumer initiatives in India," QYOU Media CEO and Co-founder Curt Marvis said.