Why Vidya Program Exists: Closing the Tier-2/3 Gap in Product Careers

Everyone is talking about nurturing young talent, but only a few are truly doing it right.
Every year, thousands of bright, hardworking students from India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges dream of entering the tech and product industries. They have the right skills, the curiosity, and the determination — yet most of them never get the opportunity they deserve.

The Market Reality:

1. Very Few Engineers Land High-Quality Tech Roles

• India produces 1.5 million engineering graduates every year, yet only around 10% are expected to secure jobs in 2025 — across all roles, not just top tech ones. (The Times of India, 2024)

• Most of these placements come from Tier-1 colleges, leaving Tier-2 and Tier-3 graduates struggling to access similar opportunities or networks. (The Times of India, 2024)

2. Low Employability Among Tier-2 & Tier-3 Graduates

• According to the India Skills Report 2025, India’s overall graduate employability rate stands at 54.81%, but this number drops sharply in Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions (Entrepreneur India, 2025)

• The Mercer | Mettl Graduate Skill Index 2025 found that only 42.6% of graduates are employable for core technical or analytical roles — showing a large gap between classroom learning and industry needs. (LinkedIn Pulse, 2025)

3. Huge Talent Pool, Limited Opportunities

Out of 15 lakh graduates, over 13 lakh remain underemployed or in non-technical jobs each year — largely because they lack industry exposure and job-readiness support. (The Times of India, 2024)

4. Rising Potential from Tier-2 & Tier-3 Regions

According to NLB Services, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are expected to contribute 35% of India’s advanced engineers by 2028, as new tech parks and skill hubs emerge. (ETHRWorld, 2024)

How Floydee Future Foundation Bridges This Gap

At Floydee Future Foundation, we don't recognise this as a problem, but as a mission — to connect the right talents with real opportunities. The potential in these students can transform industries — all it needs is the right platform. That’s exactly why we built the Vidya Program.

• Technical Training- Through VIDYA, our flagship program, we offer high-impact technical training co-designed with industry experts. Students gain hands-on experience in Software Development Lifecycle, Agile Methodologies, Cyber Security, Design Thinking, AI/ML, etc - preparing them to meet real-world challenges with confidence.

• Live Project Exposure – Students will work on real-world projects to gain practical experience and apply their learning.

• Internship/Placement Assistance – FFF helps students connect with verified internship and job opportunities to start their careers.

• Career Mentorship – Industry expert mentors, offering personalised advice and insights for their long-term career success.

• One-on-One Counselling – Individual sessions help students to identify their strengths, goals, and overcome the challenges with confidence.

• Workplace Readiness – We offer continuous guidance to help students confidently navigate their career paths, adapt to workplace expectations, and achieve sustained professional growth.

Conclusion: 

Through Vidya Program, Floydee Future Foundation is dedicated to provide students with the necessary skills, direction, and opportunities to succeed in the global workforce. We also help them to turn their potential into success by providing them with the right mentorship, placement assistance, professional support, exposure to live projects and many more.