apna.co inspires Indian youth with Silicon Valley Immersion campaign

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, apna.co, India's leading jobs and professional networking platform, partnered with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to conclude the groundbreaking Silicon Valley Immersion Campaign (SVIC).

The campaign’s digital film opens with friends watching the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and expressing their wish to experience the excitement of the US firsthand. Enter apna, unveiling the ‘Career World Cup’ trophy—the Silicon Valley Immersion Program—which not only offered a trip to Silicon Valley but also cash prizes and life-changing experiences.

SVIC, designed to nurture creativity and problem-solving skills, concluded with Teena Chhatria, Aradhya Pitlawar, Kabir Arora, and Chaitanya Sai Krishna emerging as winners. These exceptional individuals, representing institutions such as XLRI Jamshedpur, WCE Sangli, and PEC Chandigarh, will embark on a fully funded trip to Silicon Valley. They will have exclusive interactions with leaders from global tech giants like Google, Apple, and Meta, gaining invaluable insights into their success stories.

The campaign, which spanned four months, saw an impressive 25,000 registrations from 6,000 colleges across India, with 40% female participation, showcasing a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Building on this success, apna plans to host more initiatives to continue fostering innovation and opportunity.

The grand finale, held at the AICTE headquarters in New Delhi, recognized the top two teams with cash prizes worth ₹4 lakh and a fully funded trip to Silicon Valley, USA.

Nirmit Parikh, CEO & Founder of apna.co, stated, “The Silicon Valley Immersion Campaign exemplifies apna’s commitment to connecting dreamers with opportunities. By bridging Indian talent with Silicon Valley, we are giving young Indians the chance to learn from the best and realize their dreams. At apna, we believe in opening doors for those who dare to dream, and this program provides students with the chance to meet industry leaders and gain insights that will prepare them to lead on a global stage.”

Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, added, “Developed in collaboration with apna.co, this initiative exposes students to the cutting-edge practices and innovative mindset of Silicon Valley. We aim to prepare them not just as job seekers but as potential job creators and global innovators. Through such programs, we are taking steps to make our students industry-ready and globally competitive.”

The Silicon Valley Immersion Program demonstrates the power of creativity and problem-solving, empowering Indian youth to connect with global technology leaders and inspiring them to dream big.