Don Bosco AI Academy Launched in Hyderabad to Equip Students with Future-Ready AI Skills
Hyderabad, November 11, 2026: The Salesians of Don Bosco (Hyderabad Province) have launched the Don Bosco AI Academy in partnership with SARK-Tech, with the aim of providing advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) training and international career opportunities to students from metropolitan cities as well as Tier-II and Tier-III towns.
The academy was officially launched at a press conference held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Kismatpur, Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad, on Wednesday. The brochure outlining the academy’s programmes was also unveiled on the occasion.
Speaking at the press conference, Father Thomas Santiago said, “Artificial Intelligence is the future, and it is important to prepare young people with the skills required to succeed in the emerging digital economy.” He said Hyderabad would serve as the central hub for the initiative, which aims to provide students with AI skills, English communication training, interview preparation and employment support.
Two Specialised Training Programmes
The academy will offer two specialised training programmes. The first, AI for Non-AI People, is a 30-hour course designed for students from Commerce, Arts, Management and Science backgrounds. No coding knowledge is required. The programme will cover prompting techniques, Generative AI tools and startup pitches.
The second programme, Agentic AI for CS Students, is a 40-hour course designed for Computer Science and Engineering students. It will provide hands-on training in designing and deploying practical AI agents.
Boot Camps and Career Support
As part of its expansion plans, the academy will organise 10 offline boot camps over the next 90 days, targeting teachers, women entrepreneurs, representatives of voluntary organisations and young people.
The academy will also establish a panel of 15 mentors from the corporate and startup sectors to guide students. In addition, every student will receive a Digital Job-Readiness Passport to support their preparation for employment opportunities.
The initiative aims to make advanced AI education accessible to students from diverse educational and geographical backgrounds, helping them develop industry-relevant skills and compete for global career opportunities.
Those present at the press conference included Don Bosco AI Academy Director Father Sharath, BIRD Rector Father Noel Madishetti, Applied AI Mentor Dr. Mahesh Kumar and SARK Director Leena Irudaya Mary, among others.
