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       -   The programs are designed to provide practical application of skills on real business challenges to equip recent high school graduates with cutting-edge skills 

 
New Delhi, May 01, 2023: NIIT Ltd, a leading global talent development corporation, introduced a new set of programs for learners who have just completed their school education. The programs are aimed at providing the learners with an early head start in career exploration and skill development in their desired fields.

The programs are named Career Catalyst Programs and consists of the Java Foundation Program and Data Science Foundation Program, both carefully curated by industry experts. These six-week online courses are designed to equip recent high school graduates with cutting-edge skills essential for launching their careers and outshining their peers. Eligibility for the programs is limited to those who have successfully completed their 12th-grade studies.

Speaking on the launch of the new programs, Abhishek Arora, EVP and Business Head, NIIT Digital, said "With the launch of the Career Catalyst Programs, we at NIIT, are proud to provide 12th graduated students with an early head start in their career journey. We believe that early exposure and skill development are key to make informed career choices in today's competitive job market. With these programs, students can utilize their time effectively by gaining valuable insights and honing their skills, which will give them an edge in the competitive job market. We aim to empower young minds of the country through transformative learning experience, equipping them with the knowledge and expertise to make informed choices and embark on successful path on their professional journey."

The programs are designed to provide practical application of skills on real business challenges to prepare the learners for the opportunities and challenges they will face later in their further education or future job roles in the industry. As post 12^th, students are relatively free, these programs can be a great option to leverage their free time and prepare early for their dream career.  In a world where the competition is getting tougher day by day, starting early preparation and gaining relevant skills and insights could be one of the best decisions for securing a glorious future.

Click below links for program details

• Data Analytics Foundation Program: https://www.niit.com/india/ug-programs/data-analyst-foundation
• Java Developer Foundation Program: https://www.niit.com/india/ug-programs/java-foundation
   

About NIIT Limited
NIIT Limited is a leading global talent development corporation that is engaged in building skilled human capital and enhancing workforce talent worldwide. Set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, NIIT ranks amongst the world's leading training companies owing to its vast and comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint in over 30 countries, NIIT delivers learning interventions that create superior outcomes. The company offers training and development solutions to enterprises and individuals through its two businesses– Corporate Learning Group (CLG) and Skills & Careers Group (SNC).

NIIT's Corporate Learning Group (CLG) offers Managed Training Services (MTS) to market-leading companies in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. The Skills & Careers Business (SNC) delivers a diverse range of learning and talent development programs to millions of individual and corporate learners in futuristic domains. NIIT's Talent Pipeline as a Service (TPaaS) helps organizations address the challenge of securing mid to long term talent across Technology, Marketing, and Sales Roles. NIIT has incubated StackRoute, as a digital transformation partner for corporates to build multi-skilled full stack developers at scale.

RPS Consulting is a leading provider of training programs on emerging digital technologies for experienced technology professionals, specifically addressing the needs of Global Systems Integrators and Capability Centres of large multinational companies.

NIIT acquired St. Charles Consulting Group LLC (StC) through its wholly owned subsidiary, NIIT (USA), Inc in November 2022. StC is a leading provider of strategic learning solutions to top tier global professional services & management consulting firms.

As online and remote learning becomes mainstream, the robust NIIT Digital platform connects the corporate and individual learners seamlessly and provides an environment for improving learning effectiveness and efficiency. Committed to its mission to deep skill the youth of the country NIIT Digital not just offers new age, online, instructor led tech courses but also follows through with placement assurance to truly transform the lives of the learners.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) recognised NIIT Digital as the Best E-Learning Platform 2022. NIIT has been recognized as the 'Transformational platform for professional learning in new-age technologies' 2022 by India's leading IT magazine, Dataquest. An organisation that helps people realise their true potential, NIIT has been featured as the only company in Educational Services Industry, in the Fortune India 500 list 2020. The company was recognised as "Best Education Company to work with" at Indian Education Congress & Awards 2020. NIIT's learning and talent development solutions, continue to receive widespread recognition globally. NIIT has been named among the Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies globally for the past 15 consecutive years by Training Industry, Inc. USA. Further, leading Indian ICT journal Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT the 'Top Training Company' award successively for the past 20 years, since the inception of this category.

For more information about NIIT visit: www.niit.com

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