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.
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s
largest IT trainer, offers learning and knowledge solutions to over 5 million
students across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the ‘Top IT Training
Company’ award successively for the past 17 years, since the inception of this
category. Rated among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, NIIT’s Individual
Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed programs for students
seeking careers in IT - GNIIT, Edgeineers and Global
Net Plus for IT professionals.
NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 15,000 government and
private schools. The futuristic NIIT eGURU range for schools is
a holistic education package that comprises of Interactive Classrooms (an
embedded Teaching Learning Material, that uses elements of interactivity,
automation and web links library); Math lab (technology tools
that enable school students to learn and explore mathematical concepts);
IT Wizard (equips the students with core computer knowledge and
IT skills); and Quick School (an Education Resource Planning
solution for school management).
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for
Advanced Learning, offers Executive Management Education Programs in association
with Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmedabad, Indore, Kolkata,
Lucknow, IMT Ghaziabad and IIFT Delhi.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI),
formed by NIIT with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers
programs for individuals and corporates in Banking, Financial Services and
Insurance.
NIIT Uniqua, Centre for Process Excellence, addresses the
increasing demand for skilled workers in the business and technology services
industry by providing training programs in relevant areas. This is a part of
NIIT Institute of Process Excellence, a NIIT-Genpact venture.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers integrated
learning solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design, content
development, delivery, technology, assessment and learning management) to
Fortune 500 companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training corporations
and Publishing houses.
NIIT delivers a tailored combination of catalog learning
products, technology and services through Element K offerings. These include:
vLab®: hands-on labs, instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference
libraries, technical journals, and KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management
platform. This makes NIIT the first and the best choice for comprehensive
learning solutions, worldwide.
Ushering in a new model in higher education is the not-for-profit
NIIT University, established in 2009 with a vision of being the
leading centre of innovation and learning in emerging areas of the Knowledge
Society. Nestled in the foothills of Aravali, in Neemrana, Rajasthan, the
picturesque 100 acres fully residential green campus has been developed as an
institute of excellence based on the four core principles of providing industry
linked, technology based, research driven, seamless education.
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