TeamLease EdTech, the Department of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE)-Government of Maharashtra and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) came together to harness the potential of work-linked learning programmes across universities in Maharashtra, as per the official press release.
Recently, the Teamlease EdTech introduces work-linked degree programmes that bridge the critical divide between education and employment. This model aims to empower students to make informed decisions regarding their educational paths while gaining practical work experience.
“Our mission is to enhance graduate employability across the country by creating accessible, high-quality and scalable learning solutions. The partnership with DHTE and NSDC is a milestone in our journey towards making higher education more relevant and purposeful. By integrating work-experience with academic learning, we aim to equip the youth of Maharashtra with the skills required by today’s job market, thereby shaping the workforce of tomorrow,” Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO, TeamLease EdTech, said.
The partnership aims to enhance India’s Gross Enrollment Ratio with programmes that promote Learning by Doing, Earning while Learning and Learning with Enhanced Employer Signaling.
“Participants of the Work-Integrated Degree Programmes will receive on-the-job internships or apprenticeships, granting them substantial skills and work experience upon graduation. Moreover, each student will benefit from a monthly stipend to support their education and living expenses, truly realising the ‘Earn while you Learn’ concept,” Sanjeeva Singh, executive vice president, Impact Finance and Partnership Management, NSDC, said.
This initiative is expected to enable universities in Maharashtra to boost employability and prepare students for industry, ensuring they acquire not just theoretical knowledge but also essential practical skills and work experience. “This partnership is very important for Maharashtra’s educational strategy, aiming directly at enhancing the employability of our youth. It promises to equip students across Maharashtra with not just degrees, but degrees with a difference – those enriched with real-world skills and experiences,” Chandrakant Dada Patil, Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, said.