The document summarizes two IT skills training projects launched in Bangladesh in January 2015 to develop the IT workforce. The projects will train 10,000 graduates in advanced IT skills and 20,000 graduates in foundational ITES skills over three years. Ernst & Young is implementing the projects funded by the World Bank. The training is provided free of cost to students in their universities and aims to enhance employability and support Bangladesh's digital ambitions. Memorandums of understanding have been signed with several universities to host the training programs.

1. BDSKILLS
On Jan 31st, 2015, LICT, BCC (Bangladesh Computer Council) launched two IT/ ITES skills
Training Projects to create a pool of quality manpower, enhance employability, meet objectives of
Digital Bangladesh and accelerate revenues through exports.
These two projects meant for passing out graduates/ masters are ITES Foundation Skills Training
Program (Non-IT/Engineering graduates, 160 hrs) and Top Up IT Training Program (CSE
/Engineering graduates with programming background, 300 hrs). These projects are funded by The
World Bank with Ernst & Young (EY) as implementation partner.
The program calls for training of 10,000 Top Up and 20,000 Foundation Skills trained graduates over
the next three years.
These programs come free of cost to the students within their own university premises. The selection
process involves online assessment test. The students are awarded the certificate from the
Government after the successful completion of the training.
Both the programs are being implemented in partnership with Universities and academic institutes in
Bangladesh. At every stage of the project, the team works closely with the industry leaders and
IT/ITES sector associations.
BDSKILLS
Oct 2015
EY is one of the largest and most reputed consulting
organisations in the world with 190,000 people
based in 728 offices in 150 countries. EY India,
which is the project implementation agency is
celebrating its centenary, is already present in
Bangladesh through its subsidiary
EY Bangladesh with its office in Dhaka employing
both locals and expatriates from India.
Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and
Governance is a project of Bangladesh Computer
Council (BCC) under the Ministry of Posts,
Telecommunication and Information Technology
(MoPTIT). The project was launched in 2013 aiming
to develop a vibrant and healthy IT/ITES sector in
five years by identifying the strategies, programs
and investment needed for the country to leverage
ICT for economic growth and competitiveness.
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Key Stake Holders
The Key Stakeholders participating in validation exercises
From the Project Directors…
The Programs were launched in Jan 31, 2015. There has been overwhelming
enthusiasm in Universities and colleges we approached in Dhaka City.
We have been investing lot of time with industry to establish mutually beneficial
relationships. There is an emerging conviction that availability of pool of skilled
graduates is round the corner.
The World Bank too has expressed the satisfaction on the progress and looks
forward to achieving remaining Milestones.
There has been tremendous support from LICT Team at Bangladesh Computer
Council. Their insights and support has been the key to accelerating the programs.
This Newsletter will help all the stakeholders to come together and make the
IT/ITES skill development a watershed event in the growth, employment and
governance in Bangladesh.
Kamal Mansharamani
Project Director | EY
The objective of these programs is to increase the
competitiveness of Bangladesh’s IT/ITES industry
for economic growth, export diversification, and
employment creation. With so much talent in the
country, rapid skill development of our graduating
students is the key to success….
“ “
Mr. Md. Rezaul Karim
The Project Director | LICT

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Women Empowerment
High IT/ITES skills are essential component of the program which calls for minimum 30% participation of girls.
Eden Mohila College Principal, teachers and students are source of inspiration for the Implementation Team.
Prof Husne Ara
The Principal
Eden Mohila College
It is the vision of the present Government to
make digital Bangladesh, and we all are
working to make this dream true. Eden Mohila
College is a part of this glory. The Foundation
Skills Training Program from Bangladesh
Computer Council being implemented by
Ernst & Young will play a very positive role to
make better steps towards brighter future.
“ “
The Implementation teams
with The Principal
Mr Kamlesh Vyas, Project director,
EY inspiring the students at Eden
College
The Inspiration flowing from Mr Mustafa
Jabbar at Eden Women’s college
Major Participants in the Program
BD Skills
Dhaka University : 1500 students from
various departments.
Jagannath University: 750 students from
different departments
The Titumir College Principal inspiring students
of the Foundation Skills Training Program
The Taste of new technology by the
Academicians … Google Glass.
Union of Creativity and IT tools – A discussion
with The faculty of Arts at Dhaka University

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The latest news !!
MoU Signing with Genex Infosys MoU Signing with Dohatec Daily Star | Sept 17, 2015
Online Screening Test
at Dhaka City College
Mr Azad- The Project
Management Specialist-LICT
addressing students at Brac
Business School
The Project Directors addressing
students at North South University.
The World Bank team with
students at Dhaka University
“Chew and I had a good visit to DU. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm in the students and their
aspirations to do more.
You have a great team set up with Surya and Bursha at DU. They all have a shared vision of what
has to be achieved. The trainers had a very interactive and probing approach which should result
in good learning outcomes.”
Tenzin Dolma Norbhu, The World Bank“
“
Skill Development is one of the essential inputs for Job
Creation which is key deliverable of the programs
Job
creation
Ease of doing
the business
Shared growth Human capitalCompetitiveness
Enabling
environment
Business
climate
response
Increasing
attractiveness
to investors
Enhancing
livelihood
for those
below the
poverty line
Micro, small
and medium size
enterprise (MSME)
development
and access
to finance
Skill
development
Infrastructure
development
Sustainable growth
BD Skills

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The Top Up and Foundation Skills Training Programs
BD Skills
► Net
► Java
► Mobile application development
► PHP
► Web intelligence
► Analytics
► English and Employability skills
Multiple Skillsets
Build a successful career in IT
Top-Up IT Training
Govt certificate along with eligibility for International
certification from a leading US institution
Job opportunities for selected students
after the completion of the training program
Classes within Institution Premises
Program developed in partnership with the Industry
► 300 hours of industry focussedtraining by
international trainers
► 9 – 15 hours of training per week along with
regular class schedule
300 hours
training by international trainers
► 160 hours of Industry Focused Training by
International Trainers
► Accommodation of 9-15 hours of Training per week
along with your Regular Academic Schedule
The Foundation Skills below
Highlights
ITES Foundation Skills Training
Certificate from BCC and EY
High Employability
Classes within Institution Premises
Free Program in Partnership with Industry
160 hours
► Enabling Foundation Skills
► Core Skills
► One of The Specialization Skills
► Web Design
► Graphic Design
► Productivity Tools
► Accounting and Banking Operations
(BFSI BPO)
Multiple Skillsets

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MoUs with Universities
NSU BRACU DIU
BD Skills
DU UAP EU
UIU AIUB
What are the students and teachers saying about the trainers…
EWU

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“Participants are highly satisfied especially they
enjoyed how to face interview board and how to
provide presentation before audience.
They also learned and enjoyed how to work with team
and how to manage a team. Students also highly
appreciated you for taking special care of the program.”“
“
“You and your team have trained the students of Eden
College very well. I am saying that because I have seen
them apply what you have taught them, in their day to
day activities. I might say I am quite impressed with the
wonderful job you have done.
….. Lastly, I must mention that the students have grown quite
fond of you. They enjoy your classes and always look
forward to them. Meanwhile their final exams (scheduled
by the National University) are going on but they cannot
wait to get back to doing classes with you.
I wish you all the best.”
“ “
“I must mention that you have won the hearts of many
including us. Students have given very positive feedback
about the way you handled each student and answered
their queries and given special attention to every
individual.”
“
“
Dr. M. Helal Uddin Ahmed
Associate Professor, Department of
Management Information Systems (MIS)
University of Dhaka,
Prof. Ashis Kumar Bhattacharjee
HoD- The Department of Physics
Eden Mohila College
Maksudur Rahman
Associate Professor
Department of Graphic Design
Fine Arts
Dhaka University
BD Skills
Industry MOUs

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MoU Signed with Universities:
► Dhaka University
► Jagannath University
► Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
► East West University
► Brac University
► American International University-Bangladesh
► University of Asia Pacific
Pilot Training started:
► Dhaka University
► Jagannath University
► Eden Mohila College
► Govt. Titumir College
Total Batch Running: 45
Total Students: 1683
Track Offered: Web Design, Graphic Design, Digital
Marketing, Office Productivity
MoU Signed with Universities:
► Dhaka University
► Jagannath University
► Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
► East West University
► Brac University
► American International University-Bangladesh
► University of Asia Pacific
► Daffodil International University
Pilot Training started:
► Dhaka University
► Jagannath University
► East West University
► Brac University
► University of Asia Pacific
Total Batch Running: 20
Total Students: 771
Track Offered: Android, Big Data, Dot Net, Java Web
Development
BD Skills
ITES Foundation Skills Training Progress Top Up IT Training Progress
Status as on Sept wk I
Taking it off from the white board to real world – The
Implementation Team and the Trainers
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