Recognised for developing the Best franchise model which contributed to success
of franchise sector in India
New Delhi, December 19, 2011: NIIT, leading Global Talent
Development Corporation and Asia’s largest IT Trainer, has been conferred the
‘Franchisor of the Year Award 2011’ by Franchise India, India’s leading
Franchising publication. NIIT has received the coveted award for its path
breaking work in developing and demonstrating the best franchisee business model
across sectors, which contributed to the success of thousands of first time
entrepreneurs across India.
The Franchise India Awards is an industry platform that recognizes
excellence in the development of the franchise industry in India. The awards
identify the initiatives and success of entrepreneurs and companies that have
contributed to the development of the franchise and retail sector in
India.
On receiving the ‘Franchisor of the Year Award 2011’ trophy at the award
function organized by Franchise India, in the capital recently, Mr. G Raghavan,
Chief Executive, Career Building Solutions, NIIT Limited, said, “Franchisee
partners have been an integral part of NIIT’s success over the years. The spirit
of entrepreneurship of our Business partners and NIIT’s innovative employability
solutions for the youth have led up to this prestigious award by Franchise
India. We are thankful to the organization for the recognition conferred upon
us.”
Mr. Don Boroian, Chairman and CEO of Francorp Inc., presented the
award to Mr. Raghavan at a glittering ceremony organised by Franchise India and
UTV Bloomberg, and supported by the Indian Franchise Association (IFA). Also
present on the occasion were Mana Al Suwaidi, Commercial Attaché of the UAE to
India Ministry of Foreign Trade, Embassy of UAE, New Delhi; D.K. Jain, Chairman
and President of the Luxor Group; Tony Fitzpatrick, Managing Partner, Franchise
Your Business; Michelle Minieri, Partner & President, Bradford Licensing
LLC, USA; Rob Ridder, Partner, Bradford Licensing LLC & Media Consultant
USA; Sonya Chowdhry, Director, Franchise India Brands Limited and Gaurav Marya,
President, Franchise India.
The Franchise Awards by Franchise India consider standards, ethics and best
practice at the top of their agenda. Through positive recognition of those that
lead the way, the Franchisee Awards are seen as industry’s top accolade.
NIIT revolutionized the IT landscape in India by pioneering franchising in
IT education in 1986. It ushered a wave of entrepreneurship in the country and
created a strong network of business partners. Through its robust franchise
network, NIIT delivered high-quality, cutting-edge and standardised technology
learning across India.
Its Franchisee network had earned it the soubriquet of 'McDonalds of the
Training sector', by Far Eastern Economic Review.
About NIIT
NIIT Limited, a leading Global Talent Development Corporation and Asia’s
premier IT trainer, offers learning and knowledge solutions across 40 countries.
Leading IT journal Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT the ‘Top IT Training
Company’ award successively for the past 19 years, since the inception of this
category.
NIIT’s Individual Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed
programs for students seeking careers in IT – GNIIT and Engineers, and Global
Net Plus for IT professionals. The company has introduced “India’s first cloud
campus”, through its new-age GNIIT program. This offers students a higher
mobility as they can access courseware using Netbooks and data cards that
connect seamlessly to NIIT’s Cloud Campus network.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions offers Managed Training Services
including integrated learning solutions (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 Yuva Jyoti, a joint venture between NIIT and NSDC, offers vocational
skills training programs to enhance employability of youth across India.
NIIT Imperia - Centre for Advanced Learning, offers Executive Learning
Programs in association with leading Business schools in India, KPMG, Google
India and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), using the
synchronous learning platform.
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 Institute of Process Excellence Limited, a NIIT-GENPACT venture,
addresses the increasing demand for skilled workers in the business and
technology services industry by providing training programs in relevant areas.
NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 15,000 government and
private schools. The futuristic NIIT NGuru range of learning solutions for
schools comprises Interactive Classrooms, Math Lab, IT Wizard programs and Quick
School (Education Resource Planning software).
NIIT has been ranked among the ‘Top 25 Best Employers in India- 2011’ by
Aon Hewitt and ‘Top 25 India’s Best Companies to Work for’ by Great Places to
Work Institute. The company has also been voted the second most trusted
education brand in India by Brand Equity- Nielsen Survey 2011.