Industry-endorsed program designed to enhance employability of engineering graduates
Kolkata, August 14, 2010: NIIT, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT trainer, today, launched the ‘industry endorsed’ multiple track GNIIT for Engineers in Kolkata. Mr. G. Raghavan, President-Global Individual Learning Solutions, NIIT, announced the launch of the program. Also present on the occasion was Mr. Surojit Biswas, Zonal Head, Individual Learning Solutions (East).
GNIIT for Engineers is aimed at enhancing employability of engineering graduates by bridging the skill gap. According to NASSCOM estimates, only 25% of the engineering graduates applying for positions in the IT & ITeS sectors in India, are considered employable by the industry. It has therefore become a necessity to equip the graduating engineers with employable skill sets, for meeting the industry requirements.
With the return of strong hiring outlook, industry would be on the lookout for job-ready talent. As per NASSCOM’s latest estimates the industry headcount addition is expected to double this year to touch 200,000 new employees, leading to 2.5 million direct employment. The IT BPO exports market is expected to grow by 13-15 percent and the domestic market by 15-17 percent.
The curriculum of GNIIT for Engineers has been specially designed and customized with inputs from the IT industry, thus imparting GNIIT-Engineers with specialised skills essential to build a successful IT career. Mapped to current industry requirements, the program offers Global Technology Certification mapped to curriculum to ensure best career opportunities worldwide for every GNIIT-Engineer, along with firsthand experience of working on the latest technology developments.
The students will also undergo a six-month Industry internship which will enable them to understand the industry expectations and become day-one job ready when they graduate.
Speaking on the launch of the GNIIT for Engineers Mr. G Raghavan, President-Global Individual Learning Solutions, NIIT said “GNIIT for Engineers is specifically designed keeping the engineering students, their already rigourous curriculum and their career aspirations in mind. Graduates of this program will be first-hour job ready for the global marketplace”.
The three-year GNIIT for Engineers program is designed to be pursued along with graduation. The requirement for enrolment to this program is successful admission into an engineering college for B.E. or B.Tech award.