Wadhwani Foundation, a private philanthropic institution, offers a 24/7 mobile-first AI-powered skilling platform hosted on GenieAI called AI Co-Pilot to bridge critical gaps between education and employment in the Philippines. The platform provides free career counseling tools and teacher training and offers grants of up to $1 million annually to organizations, supporting sustainable job creation and workforce upskilling.
A survey recently conducted by the Foundation revealed that only 10% of K-12 graduates immediately enter the job market. While 83% pursue university education, only 25% of these university enrollees graduate from higher education institutions. The survey further showed that the remaining 75% who leave university without completing their degrees eventually join the workforce. Meanwhile, 1.5% of the graduates venture into entrepreneurship, while 5.5% fall into the category of “Not in Education, Employment, or Training.” These factors contribute to job instability and low wages.
“Our free AI-powered platform provides access to soft skills courses, interview preparation, and teacher training that addresses the gaps in the school-to-work journey of K-12 students in the Philippines,” said Dr. Ajay Kela, President & CEO of Wadhwani Foundation. “We are excited to collaborate in the Philippines to leverage AI-driven solutions that empower students, improve public services, and generate jobs.”
The Foundation currently collaborates with over 60 partners across the Philippines, reaching 22,000 students through AI Co-Pilot. It helps students build critical thinking skills and make informed career choices, while also providing training for educators to deliver AI-driven career counseling.
Boosting Job Creation in PH
To boost job creation in the Philippines, the Wadhwani Foundation, through its grant-making arm, Wadhwani Charitable Foundation (WCF), also offers grants up to $1 million annually to high-impact organizations. The funding aligns with the Foundation’s mission to promote sustainable livelihoods by empowering individuals and communities through meaningful work.
“We are looking for non-profit organizations, enterprises, and academic institutions that share our vision to boost job creation for the 21st-century workforce,” said Angela Chen-Delantar, Vice President for Skilling of Wadhwani Foundation. “Our funding will help them expand impact, enabling us to reach 1 million lives by 2030 and providing more Filipinos with job opportunities for a better future.”
WCF seeks organizations in the country focused on job fulfillment or creation, with a proven track record of scaling impact. Ideal partners operate within a $1-5 million budget, demonstrating strong leadership in their sector.
Aside from the annual funding, WCF provides comprehensive support to partner organizations including access to the GenieAI platform for job creation, skilling, and placement, and opportunities to collaborate with the Foundation’s global network, leveraging expertise in program management and impact measurement.
The funding initiative is also offered in other emerging economies with large and growing youth populations such as Mexico, Brazil, and Indonesia.
The Wadhwani Foundation, a non-profit tech organization founded in 2001 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwhani, is dedicated to accelerating job growth and improving lives across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Organizations can learn more about AI Co-Pilot at web.opportunity.wfglobal.org and apply for the grant via the Foundation’s website at www.wadhwanifoundation.org.
About Wadhwani Foundation
Wadhwani Foundation is a high-growth tech organization dedicated to social good. It is a global not-for-profit with the primary mission of accelerating economic development by driving job creation through large-scale initiatives in skilling, entrepreneurship, government digital transformation, and innovation & research. Founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, the Foundation is scaling impact across multiple countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Through innovative programs that leverage the latest technology and expansive global networks, it democratizes access to world-class resources needed to improve livelihoods and change lives.
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