When industry-academia forge partnerships, sparks will surely fly for students

It is indeed remarkable how rapidly technology has advanced and integrated into our daily lives. Concepts that once seemed like science fictions are now commonplace realities. Just imagine how quickly things like smartphones, artificial intelligence and virtual reality have become not just conceivable, but integral parts of our lives. It's a testament to human innovation and our ability to adapt and evolve alongside our creations.

The evolving landscape of technology demands a reimaging of partnerships between industry, academia, and the skilling ecosystem. Reimagining collaborative partnerships in the context of technological advancements requires a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes agility, interdisciplinary collaboration, lifelong learning, ethical considerations, and diversity. Industry, academia and the skilling ecosystem are collaborating to work together to drive innovation, foster talent development and address future workplace challenges.

In a research paper released by MIT last year, there was a specific thrust on how companies are creating alternate sources of talent through innovative partnerships and are increasingly looking beyond traditional recruitment methods to find and develop talent. TechBee, HCL’s Early Career Program is a perfect example of this.   

TechBee is a blend (read: partnership) of classroom training and on-the-job training to help individuals build their skills, gain experience and ultimately launch their careers in technology. Candidates undergo 12 months of training to launch their careers in IT in various roles like Software Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Test Engineering, Design Engineering and Digital Process Operations at HCLTech offices across the globe.

Some innovative partnerships and collaborations which are being forged by corporates for workforce development and economic growth:

1. Tie ups with educational institutes
2. Apprenticeships programs
3. Collaboration with state governments to reach out to maximum students
4. Online learning platforms 

All these have been incorporated in the TechBee program which provides unparalleled opportunity for students. What stands out in the TechBee program is its easy entry access, standardized training, structured learning, assured job placement, financial assistance and finally financial independence. TechBee offers mentorship and guidance to candidates helping them to navigate the early stages of their careers.  

HCLTech has collaborated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and several state skill development missions across states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Bihar, Punjab, Mizoram, and Jammu & Kashmir to skill candidates for career opportunities in technology. 

Candidates who undertake TechBee Program can complete their higher education aspirations with leading partner universities including BITS Pilani, SASTRA University, IIIT Kottayam, Amity University Online and KL University. These universities offer customized programs designed specifically to meet the needs of the technology industry. 

To learn more about this program, please visit: www.hcltechbee.com  

Note: The article is written by the Brand Desk.