New programme by Ericsson to drive early career talent development in telecom sector

Over the course of six months, the programme will provide learning experiences to pre-final year students of more than 40 top universities from India, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Telecommunications company Ericsson has launched EricssonEdge Academia, a programme aimed at early career talent development in the telecom sector across Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India.

The programme will equip students with essential knowledge and skills in 5G, Cloud, and AI technologies, preparing them to thrive and lead in the evolving telecom landscape. Over the course of six months, the programme will provide in-depth learning experiences to pre-final year students of more than 40 top universities from India, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam.

The programme comes amidst rapid advancements in technologies such as 5G, AI and IoT, with studies showing that majority of the fastest growing roles worldwide are technology-related roles. Thus, Ericsson said this programme seeks to support young talent who will be joining the telecommunications sector and as part of Ericsson’s graduate recruitment across Southeast Asia, Oceania and India.

EricssonEdge Academia will begin with a blend of in-person, instructor-led sessions led by Ericsson’s industry experts, followed by web-based learning modules in the second and third months. It will also involve regular assessments conducted to ensure continuous progress and understanding.

Students who complete the program will be eligible for consideration for the Ericsson Graduate Recruitment Programme in the region.

Sharing her comments, Priyanka Anand, Vice President and Head of People for Southeast Asia, Oceania & India at Ericsson, said that by equipping students with the skills they need to succeed, the programme "not only enhancing their career prospects but also ensuring the continued advancement and competitiveness of the industry."

"We are committed to shaping the future of ICT talent by engaging with students in their academic journey," she added, noting that the programme "sparks curiosity, drives innovation, and ignites a passion for technology."

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