RDC Concrete, the Indian manufacturer and supplier of ready mix concrete, has entered into an agreement with Birla Institute of Technology & Science–Pilani (BITS Pilani), to offer MBA and BTech programmes to its employees. Through this association, RDC hopes to contribute towards the enhancement of the overall skills and career possibilities for its employees and help them obtain the degrees they aspire to, for professional growth.
The company proudly shares that 45 employees have already enrolled. The application fees, admission costs and semester tuition fees are covered by RDC. Employees will only be contributing a minimal monthly fee of Rs 3,000 in exchange for a support system to balance work and studies seamlessly as classes are treated as duty.
This partnership and the programmes being offered therein will be a stimulus for the skill development of the employees, establishing a new standard in the Indian construction industry.
Once employees complete the MBA or BTech programmes, their career progress is assured, as the programmes are customised to industry demands. Therefore, the courses will bring the employees up to date with the market trends and contemporary technologies, building their present existing job capabilities.
RDC Concrete aims to assist students-turned-employees with the means required to obtain higher degrees, that not only upskill the nation’s workforce but also assist their career prospects. After all, through these modules the employees opting for the courses will be exposed to unique management and technical training programmes, seminars, leadership abilities and strategic reasoning.
Anil Banchhor, managing director & CEO, RDC, explains that RDC “aims to design an atmosphere where our staff not only become proficient in their present roles but are also empowered to visualise an optimistic future.” It is hoped that the modules “ will boost the employees’ skills and prepare them for newer opportunities beyond RDC Concrete.”
KS Bhoon, head of HR & business excellence, RDC Concrete, shares that through this collaboration, the company will nurture its in-house talent. The firm plans to do this via “work-integrated learning programmes, to boost India’s productivity” and through extended education opportunities to “enhance employee loyalty, ensuring a dedicated workforce for the long term.”
The tie-up will ensure that “employees stand to gain both professionally and personally, earning and learning concurrently.”
RDC offers “guaranteed admission to our engineering trainees through this collaboration on successful completion of a training period of one year. This guarantee is the first of its kind by any company in India.”
To qualify for these programmes, employees pursuing a BTech degree must hold a diploma. Those keen to do an MBA should have a BTech background with a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent marks. These are also campus entry-level requirements in RDC. Additionally, at least a year’s work experience is needed, which is covered by the training period in RDC. Forty-five employees have already enrolled.
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I absolutely love the forward-thinking policy of providing BTech education along with job opportunities! It’s a fantastic initiative that not only invests in employees’ skills but also ensures their future success.