TeamLease Edtech and NSDC partner to Boost Employability
TeamLease EdTech and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have formed a collaboration aimed at promoting employability via skill development, particularly through the endorsement of work-integrated degree programs. Digivarsity, the technology-centric platform by TeamLease EdTech, which combines academic learning with practical work experiences, will now collaborate with Skill India Digital, providing candidates with improved access to both higher education and employment prospects.
"Digivarsity is poised to initiate a transformative shift in the higher education sector of India. We are committed to investing INR 100 crore over the next five years to expand the platform and reach over 10 lakh students", Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech, said in a statement.
"We believe that the skills required by today’s employers are best learned through real-world learning environments in collaboration with industry partners. Our objective is to furnish students with the skills needed by the job market, thereby shaping the workforce of tomorrow", he added.
Digivarsity empowers students for prosperous careers by providing essential workplace skills alongside academic expertise. Through collaborations with India's top 10 universities and over 150 prominent employers, Digivarsity introduces innovative work-integrated degree programs. This endeavor enables students to make informed choices about their educational journeys while acquiring invaluable hands-on experience in the workforce.
"Participants of the work-integrated degree programmes will receive on-the-job internships or apprenticeships, granting them substantial skills and work experience upon graduation and a distinct advantage over fresh graduates. Furthermore, each student will benefit from a monthly stipend to support their education and living expenses", said Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC. This collaboration represents progress in enhancing employability and skill development by introducing a new category of embedded work programs aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for India's youth.
"Digivarsity is poised to initiate a transformative shift in the higher education sector of India. We are committed to investing INR 100 crore over the next five years to expand the platform and reach over 10 lakh students", Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO of TeamLease EdTech, said in a statement.
"We believe that the skills required by today’s employers are best learned through real-world learning environments in collaboration with industry partners. Our objective is to furnish students with the skills needed by the job market, thereby shaping the workforce of tomorrow", he added.
Digivarsity empowers students for prosperous careers by providing essential workplace skills alongside academic expertise. Through collaborations with India's top 10 universities and over 150 prominent employers, Digivarsity introduces innovative work-integrated degree programs. This endeavor enables students to make informed choices about their educational journeys while acquiring invaluable hands-on experience in the workforce.
"Participants of the work-integrated degree programmes will receive on-the-job internships or apprenticeships, granting them substantial skills and work experience upon graduation and a distinct advantage over fresh graduates. Furthermore, each student will benefit from a monthly stipend to support their education and living expenses", said Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC. This collaboration represents progress in enhancing employability and skill development by introducing a new category of embedded work programs aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for India's youth.
.jpg "Sudeep Bhalerao: Astutely Balancing Empathy & Business Growth")
