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NSDC, Autodesk partners with Novatr to foster skill development, employment in AEC industry

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews · 2y ago
NSDC, Autodesk partners with Novatr to foster skill development, employment in AEC industry
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Ed-tech startup, Novatr, has announced partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Autodesk. The collaboration aims to address the skills gap in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry by offering outcome-driven and industry-relevant courses. Novatr's programs, including the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Professional Course for Architects, have been approved by NSDC. The partnership intends to certify over 40,000 graduates and offer mentors and guides the opportunity to become Autodesk Certified Instructors (ACI) at no cost. Novatr aims to empower learners with essential skills and enhance their employability in the rapidly evolving AEC sector.

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MSDE partners with Swiggy to provide skilling, employment opportunities within its network

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
MSDE partners with Swiggy to provide skilling, employment opportunities within its network
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has partnered with food delivery platform Swiggy to create skilling and employment opportunities within Swiggy's network. The initiative aims to benefit 2.4 lakh delivery partners and staff of restaurant partners associated with Swiggy by offering employment, internships, and training opportunities in restaurant operations and retail management. The partnership integrates Swiggy's delivery partner platform with the Skill India Digital Hub, providing access to online skill development courses and certifications for Swiggy's workforce. The collaboration aims to drive economic growth in the logistics sector and promote skill development aligned with the government's vision.

NSDC, ILO ink pact to advance skill development and learning outcomes

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NSDC, ILO ink pact to advance skill development and learning outcomes
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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to promote skill development and lifelong learning worldwide. Through this collaboration, individuals will be equipped with essential competencies and qualifications to enhance employability and sustainable economic growth. The partnership will focus on developing effective policies, governance, and financing structures, as well as implement the Skill India Digital Hub to streamline skill development initiatives and increase their efficiency. The collaboration also aims to facilitate public-private partnerships, knowledge exchange, and the development of digital tools to assess and compare skills and qualifications of Indian workers globally.

NSDC International and edtech PhysicWallah launch ‘BIG initiative’ for education

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
NSDC International and edtech PhysicWallah launch ‘BIG initiative’ for education
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The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) International has launched the Bharat Innovation Global Private Limited (BIG) initiative in collaboration with edtech startup PhysicsWallah. The aim of the program is to develop India into a global education hub by bridging the gap between education and employability through flexible, technology-driven learning pathways. The initiative will provide skill training to students in grades 11 and 12, as well as ITI and Polytechnic learners, university students, working professionals, and government sector employees. The partnership with NSDCI aims to make the educational landscape more inclusive by integrating AI-driven career guidance, gamification, adaptive learning tools, and secure Learning Management System platforms.

Emversity buys back Rs 6.5 Cr ESOPs from 20 employees

EntrackrEntrackr · 5d ago
Emversity buys back Rs 6.5 Cr ESOPs from 20 employees
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Emversity buys back Rs 6.5 Cr ESOPs from 20 employees Higher-education embedded training and employability platform Emversity has bought back employee stock options worth Rs 6.5 crore from 20 employees as part of a liquidity programme. The buyback was extended to employees who joined the company on or before January 31, 2024. According to the company’s HR leadership, Emversity currently has more than 700 employees and operates across 24 states through over 60 locations in India. The development comes soon after Emversity’s $30 million Series A round led by Premji Invest. Emversity is operated by Beyond Odds Technologies, which was launched in April 2024 by Vivek Sinha, former COO of Unacademy, with an initial $11 million seed round led by Matrix Partners India and Lightspeed. Soon after the launch, Emversity had raised $5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Lightspeed and Z47. It also runs employer-linked skill centres, particularly in healthcare and hospitality, in affiliation with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). In less than two years, Emversity claims to have scaled to 4,500 learners across 40 campuses. Its programs are designed with employers to create predictable talent pipelines, especially for sectors facing workforce shortages. The brand currently supports healthcare and hospitality roles, with learners placed across large hospital chains and hotel groups.

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