In Vishakhapatnam, India, 153 students took their first step toward realizing their career aspirations, after successfully enrolling in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data courses in Samsung Innovation Campus. This marked a significant milestone as the first batch of female-only students to receive the course in India, equipping young women with the technology skills crucial for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Samsung Innovation Campus has been launched in eight campuses across the country, with the goal of providing new opportunities for 3,000 students in future tech domains. Students aged 18-25 years received comprehensive training. The course curriculum seamlessly blended classroom training and hands-on projects, ensuring that students gained both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Recognizing the importance of holistic development, the program also incorporated soft skill training to prepare students for the demands of corporate environments.

Among the first batch of female students, Medapati Vijaya shares her inspiring experience after enrolling in Samsung Innovation Campus.

Transformative experience

Vijaya describes Samsung Innovation Campus as a ‘transformative experience’. Despite her deep-rooted fascination with AI, her lack of technical background initially posed a challenge to delving into a technical role. Nevertheless, through immersive AI training and Machine Learning, Vijaya acquired practical knowledge working on diverse data sets under the expert guidance of mentors. This not only enriched her skill sets but also bolstered her confidence, significantly shaping the trajectory of her career.

“I hope to be a data analyst in the future. Through the AI course, I have gained substantial insights into data analytics, previously unexplored territory for me,” said Vijaya. Her enrollment in the AI course at Samsung Innovation Campus enabled her to seamlessly integrate and apply her knowledge of AI to the data cleansing aspect of her college project in Civil Engineering.

Pursuing a career in STEM

“Samsung Innovation Campus has been instrumental in nurturing both my personal and professional growth. As a woman in STEM, it provided a supportive community and resources, helping me to thrive in a traditionally male-dominated field. I am very grateful for this enriching learning journey,” said Vijaya. Her curiosity and passion for mathematics were the driving forces behind the decision to pursue a career in STEM, and the top-tier training at Samsung Innovation Campus guided her towards her aspirations.

Vijaya highlighted the pivotal role that initiatives like Samsung Innovation Campus in dismantling barriers for women to study STEM. The exposure, mentorship, and supportive community were all things that she believed to inspire and empower more girls to pursue a career in STEM. “I envision a future where gender parity in STEM is the norm. Samsung Innovation Campus is contributing by not only providing technical skills but also fostering a culture of inclusivity,” she added.