In a significant partnership announcement, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship (TLDA) revealed a strategic collaboration with global professional services and solutions giant, Genpact. This alliance aims to bolster the Ministry of Education’s apprenticeship programme by offering employment opportunities to over 5,000 graduate apprentices.
By providing aspiring professionals with hands-on training and supervision, the partnership aims to equip them with the necessary skills to thrive in demanding environments and carve out successful careers.
In an exclusive conversation with HRKatha, Ritu Bhatia, global hiring leader & SVP-HR, Genpact revealed that this apprenticeship programme isn’t just about temporary skills for specific jobs; it’s about instilling life lessons valuable for long-term professional growth. It focuses on soft skills and ensures graduates are not just job ready, but career ready.
The 12-month programme extends the dual advantage of work experience while offering formal education. Additionally, it focuses on developing soft skills such as communication, leadership, time management and so on.
To continuously monitor an individuals’ progress, the company has an internal knowledge-management portal, Genome, which offers a vast library of resources, encompassing emerging technologies such as AI and industry-specific skills.
Presented in bite-sized formats, this content allows apprentices to learn on the go, even during work hours.
Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in this process, enabling ongoing skill enhancement across more than 80 areas and 600 detailed skills. For instance, an apprentice interested in generative AI can utilise specialised resources, while another looking to enhance their skills in finance for the company’s growth can use Genome to develop proficiency in accounting.
Speaking on the initiative, Dhriti Prasanna Mahanta, vice president, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship, shared insights on bolstering talent development and creating a skilled workforce through apprenticeship. “In collaboration with Genpact, we understand apprentices’ vital role in bolstering talent development and establishing a skilled workforce, with major cost- and time-saving benefits. We are committed to bridging the skill gap through our organised apprenticeship programmes that provide aspiring professionals with practical, hands-on training and supervision, ensuring they flourish in a tough environment and build successful careers,” he added.
