PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

SPARK Program Overview

Infosys Technologies Ltd has launched various programs aimed at evolving a model through which Infosys and academic institutions can partner for competitiveness, enhance the pool of highly capable talent for growth requirements in the Information Technology (IT) space. Now Infosys is launching SPARK, an extraordinary program that aims at raising the aspiration levels of students. This nation-wide program will focus on the advances Information technology has made, Infosys role in the growth of IT and how students can learn from it all. SPARK is typically a one day program and will expose students to the best in class learning environment and techniques. Through this on-campus event, students from different age groups and segments ranging from high school to degree and engineering colleges from urban and sub-urban areas can assess their industry readiness and check and calibrate their aspirations meter. This program will bring students and faculty members from an institute on an exclusive basis and share with them our experiences. We will demonstrate that it is possible to dream and achieve. We will help students identify their hidden talents and awaken their potential to excel. Interaction with senior Infosys employees will expose the students to the current trends in the IT industry. SPARK will focus on promoting gender sensitivity as well as sensitize girl students that there is no glass ceiling for accomplishment. Senior women leaders from Infosys will demonstrate that it is doable. Broadly, SPARK will address four kinds of institutions: 1. High Schools (8th,9th,10th students) 2. Degree colleges 3. Engineering colleges from urban areas 4. Engineering colleges from rural areas 5. Girls schools and colleges.

The expected outcome of the SPARK Program is an increased awareness and clarity of students about the role of IT in the world around them. Understand that whatever they choose to do in their future lives, IT will always be part of their choice. The faculty members will also be better equipped to prepare their students for their future roles.

SPARK At a Glance
1. Typically one day event on-campus for schools, degree colleges 2. Choice of two day event for Campus Connect partnering engineering colleges 3. Participation by invitation 4. Address by Senior Infoscions 5. Campus tour of facilities at Infosys 6. Lunch. 7. Group Activity and interactive sessions for students. 8. Presence of institute Alumni for question & answer session 9. Separate program for women. 10. Travel will need to be arranged by participating institute. No travel reimbursement for accompanying faculty members and students. 11. 12. 13. Ratio of faculty members to students broadly 1:10. Infosys presentations. Trends in the IT industry by subject matter experts.

Rationale for Program

1. Building aspirations of students 2. Exposing the reach of IT in our daily lives 3. Exposing students to a world class environment and learning methodologies 4. Promoting gender sensitivity and inclusivity

Process Overview
Conducting a SPARK event involves key phases such as Event Planning, Event execution and Post-event Reporting. Planning phase involves identification of participating institutes, event communication, nomination of faculty members and students by participating institute, facilities booking including classrooms/ equipment/ accommodation for guests & Infoscions associated with the event, ordering of give always, participant materials. Detailed agenda will be prepared that has several interactive and work group sessions. This phase results in list of confirmed nominations for the event together with individual travel plans. Event Execution phase involves program kick-off and hourly execution and tracking of agenda activities. Participants feedback is obtained for every session for analysis and improvement decisions. Socializing, discussions, campus tour, meeting with Infoscions and networking are a part of the SPARK program. Post-Event Reporting phase focus is on analysis of feedback, and Management reporting.

Volunteer program:
A volunteer training program will take volunteers through the process of volunteering. In short tell those interested in volunteering their time, how to go about it, and to understand why they would need to volunteer, what is in it for them, for example what would they get out of participating in the Spark program.

Pre-Requisites
1. High Schools, Degree and Engineering Colleges from urban and suburban areas in and around the host Development Centre (DC). 2. Institute needs to plan for travel arrangements and bear the cost. 3. Institute needs to include students and faculty members from both genders. 4. Nominated faculty needs to be a permanent faculty with 3 to 5 years of teaching experience.

Program Outcome
Students and Faculty members of participating institutes will: 1. Understand knowledge and skills related challenges facing the IT industry 2. Become aware about the IT usage in different industries 3. Experience facilitation & learning methods adopted by IT industry. 4. Experience the learning environment 5. Learn about IT trends by interacting with practitioners. 6. Recognize gender sensitivity. 7. Network with students and faculty members from various partnering institutes

Program Deliverables
1. Planning and delivery of events for schools, degree colleges and engineering colleges as per target 2.Development of pool of volunteers to support round-the-year delivery of events across all DCs 3.Development and aggregation of content to match the different customizable agenda 4.Feedback mechanism to track effectiveness and continuous improvement 5.Enhanced Campus Connect portal to support SPARK program management

Program Governance
Infosys SPoC Infosys Development Centers (DC) designated person who will interact with educational ins Institute SPOC School/College Single Point of Contact who will coordinate SPARK activities for the specific institution Infosys Volunteer Infoscion trained in volunteering who will actively participate in session delivery and event management of SPARK program

Program Implementation
1. DCs to study the program announcement and plan locally 2. DCs to develop pool of volunteers for SPARK event delivery 3. DCs to communicate with regional institutes and brief the key personnel about the program

4. Shortlist institutes based on their readiness. 5. Campus Connect, IWIN, IBPO, Facilities and HR teams to collaborate, for event planning and managemen 6. DCs to collate the institute specific information 7. DCs to ensure the updating on CC Portal with event details

Participant Takeaways
1. The faculty and students will be exposed to world class training environment and methods. 2. The students will be able to assess their industry readiness. 3. Interaction with the senior Infoscions would help them comprehend the relevance of IT to businesses.

Planning Information
1. SPARK start and close dates, Venue, Duration, Agenda, travel needs 2. Last date for participation confirmation, nomination communication 3. Communication of itinerary 4. Contact details of institutes core team

Reference Information
The SPARK program management team has developed a variety of tools/ instruments needed for the event. These include: 1. Contact list of institutes, nominated Faculty members and students 2. SPARK Invitation Letter format/ Participation confirmation & Tracker sheet 3. SPARK Overview Document 4. Detailed SPARK program agenda 5. Facilities checklist 6. Participant kit including Giveaways, Note pads, Brochures, Presentation Notes, 7. Checklists for tracking and event management 8. Standard presentations about Infosys, Customer success stories and group activities information 9. Participant feedback collection and analysis tools

10. Management report on SPARK

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can attend the SPARK Program? A permanent member of faculty, working with the institute and having 3-5 years of experience along with nearly 100 students of the institute can attend this program. 2. How many members of faculty should accompany the students? Typical ratio is 1 member of faculty per 10 students. 3. I belong to class 11th. Can the school SPoC nominate me? No, only students from class 8th, 9th and 10th can be nominated by the school SPoC . 4. What are the registration fees for SPARK Program? There is NO FEE payable to Infosys for attending SPARK. 5. Is the SPARK Program conducted at Infosys facility? Yes. 6. Can I as the institute SPoC nominate only male/female faculty and students? No, please include both male and female students and faculty members unless specified otherwise. 7. What is the duration of the SPARK Program? One day typically. 8. Will the faculty/students receive a certificate for attending the program? No. 9. Who will arrange my travel and accommodation? Travel arrangements for the nominated faculty members and students needs to be takenup by respective institutes. 10. Will my travel be reimbursed? No, Infosys will not be reimbursing faculty or student travel. 11. Where should any suggestions / feedback be sent about the program? Your feedback and suggestions could be emailed to Infosys SPoC.

Program Contacts:

Infosys Development Center

Infosys Point of Contact

Email ID

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