Patna: TeamLease EdTech, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost employability. The collaboration aims to expedite the creation of innovative learning programs on a large scale, focusing on employability development.
The institutions will introduce Work-linked Hybrid Degree Programs, extending the opportunity to every aspiring IIT Patna graduate. The programs will enable students to obtain an IIT Degree along with an experience certificate from employers. Graduating students can also opt for dual degrees by enrolling in these programs. The enrolment process, accessible through smartphones, is set to commence in January 2024.
Shantanu Rooj, CEO and founder of TeamLease EdTech, said, “Through our collaboration with IIT Patna and NSDC, we are all set to launch these transformative programs that will make higher education in India more employable and purposeful.”
The degree programs will provide various options, including internship opportunities with employers, along with stipends for students. The programs focus on a unique blend of online learning, skills training, on-the-job training, and on-campus experiences.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO at NSDC, said, “This new category of work-embedded programs shall go a long way in improving the employability of the youth of the country by bringing IIT brand excellence to workplaces.”
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