Technology outsourcing company Infosys will open its next Technology and Innovation Hub in North Carolina and hire 2,000 American workers in the state by 2021.
The strategy of Infosys is to open four Technology and Innovation Hubs in the US and hire 10,000 American technology workers over the next two years.
Global technology outsourcing companies are under pressure to enhance hiring of locals as part of the Donald Trump administration’s strategy to ensure job to Americans.
Infosys is stepping up hiring of foreign nationals abroad at a time when Indian IT resources are complaining about job cut in India.
The Bangalore-based company plans to hire the first 500 of these 2,000 North Carolina workers by the end of two years, with the remainder to be hired in the state by 2021. The first hub, announced in Indiana, will hire 2,000 American workers by 2021 and help boost Indiana’s economy.
Infosys is hiring recent graduates from the state’s prestigious colleges, universities and community colleges, as well as local professionals who will benefit from upskilling through Infosys’ training curriculum.
Infosys has tied up with North Carolina community college system to create a customized program to train the workforce. North Carolina is also contributing a $3 million grant towards upskilling these workers.
“These graduates and experienced professionals will leverage AI, machine learning, analytics, cloud, and more, to drive the transformation of core American industries such as aerospace, banking, biotech, and energy,” said Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka.
“North Carolina’s central role in technology innovation makes our state a perfect fit for Infosys,” said Governor Cooper.
North Carolina Technology and Innovation Hub is part of Infosys’ investment in the future of the U.S. tech workforce and will focus on areas, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, user experience, emerging digital technologies, cloud and big data.
Infosys said the Hub will facilitate greater collaboration and advancement in top industries such as financial services, information technology, life sciences, clean technology, advanced manufacturing and more.
