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TLDA statement and subsequent learners, the price development for empowerment. By
tag of this fully online programme is focusing on developing the communi-
Delhi, october 15. On World Students’ Rs.20,000. cation, language and critical thinking
Day, spokespersons of TeamLease “Skilling is no longer a product, but skills of selected girl students, we are
Degree Apprenticeship (TLDA), a a necessity that must be scaled beyond preparing Kotak Kanya scholars to be-
subsidiary of TeamLease Ltd, India’s traditional income slabs to empower come confident, capable leaders who
largest blue collar employees staff- individuals from all walks. The Hon. will thrive in an ever-evolving world,”
ing company, issued a clarion call for PM’s internship programme is bold said Dr. Ganesh Raja, CEO, Kotak
“bridging the gap between education and absolutely well-timed. With Education Foundation, speaking on
and employability”. this initiative, we’re empowering a the occasion.
“Education’s purpose extends be- whole new community of aspiring Added Dr. Brainerd Prince, Di-
yond imparting knowledge — it is individuals to be adequately trained rector of Plaksha University’s CTLC:
about shaping individuals with the and placed in leading organisations/ “This collaboration with KEF repre-
skills, expertise, and values to lead GCCs/partner companies, leaving a sents a significant step toward bridg-
the nation forward. Today, industry stronger economic mark,” said Ron- ing the gender gap in STEM profes-
faces a trifecta of challenges — tal- nie Screwvala, co-founder and sions in India. We pride ourselves for
ent shortage, rapid technological ad- chairperson of upGrad Education. offering personalised training to each
vancement, and a significant gap in student to nurture a community of in-
workforce readiness. The Economic Glentree Earth Lab novative leaders and problem solvers,
Survey of India 2024 highlights that driving a more inclusive and forward-
only 2.2 percent of people aged 15-59 Bengaluru, september 18. The CBSE- thinking future. CTLC is dedicated to
in India have received formal voca- affiliated Glentree Academy inau- empowering nexgen leaders.”
tional training, with 8.6 percent hav- gurated its third campus spanning
ing received non-formal vocational three acres in Hommadevanahalli, a NIIT-UINDY partnership
training. Holistic learning, which suburb of the city. A standout feature
integrates academic knowledge with of the new school is Earth Lab, where New delhi, october 17. The Neemrana
real-world experience, is essential. students engage with nature through (Rajasthan)-based NIIT University
Apprenticeships, degree apprentice- hands-on experiences in agriculture (NU, estb.2009) signed a strategic col-
ships, and work-integrated learning and gardening. laboration with the University of Indi-
programs are instrumental in bridg- “Our Earth Lab is a one-of-a-kind anapolis (UINDY), USA. The objective
ing the gap between theoretical edu- initiative that Glentree Academy has of the agreement is to provide global
cation and industry needs,” said A.R. introduced where students learn the educational and research opportuni-
Ramesh, CEO at TeamLease Degree full cycle of working with nature from ties for NIIT students and faculty.
Apprenticeship in a statement issued planting saplings to composting from “This collaboration agreement
on World Students’ Day. organic substances. This unique ap- marks a significant milestone in NU’s
proach towards education through quest to provide students a global per-
New upGrad program our philosophy of the LFL (Learning spective, empowering them to excel
in today’s interconnected world. As
for Life) Curriculum enables holis-
Mumbai, october 17. The Mumbai- tic development of students,” said we prepare for our 14th Convocation
based upGrad Education Pvt. Ltd, Rachana Heda, COO at Glentree on October 19, we not only celebrate
which bills itself as “one of Asia’s Academy. the achievements of our graduates
largest integrated learning, skilling but also the new opportunities this
and workforce development majors”, Plaksha-KEF initiative partnership will create to enrich their
announced its Intern-Zip Program, an education experience and future ca-
initiative to train 1 lakh learners in the Mohali, october 16. The Center for reer paths,” said Prof. Prakash Go-
current fiscal under Prime Minister Thinking, Language and Communi- palan, President, NIIT University,
Modi’s Internship Scheme announced cation (CTLC) of Plaksha University, speaking on the occasion.
in the Union Budget 2024-25. Mohali signed an MoU with Kotak Added Prof. Tanuja Singh,
The company has designed a spe- Education Foundation (KEF) to train President of UINDY: “We are thrilled
cialised course with nine comprehen- 225 meritorious girl students under to partner with NIIT University to
sive modules and virtual classrooms the Kotak Kanya Scholarship Program create opportunities for this futuris-
targeted towards individuals aged and equip them with essential life and tic university’s students to engage in
20-24, from non-tax-paying fam- career skills. cross-border educational and research
ily backgrounds, at no charge for the “At KEF, we believe that merito- initiatives, fostering innovation and
first 100,000 learners. For corporates rious young women require holistic leadership to shape a brighter future.”

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