The demand for tech skills has increased tremendously during COVID-19. With the rapid adoption of technologies across industries such as BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), IT, ML, and AI, startups in these sectors are looking out for professionals who already have the required analytical and technical skills.
According to a report by global job site Indeed, job postings for tech jobs such as senior software engineer, software engineer, and full-stack developer witnessed a growth of 70 percent, 33 percent, and 10 percent respectively in 2021.
This job demand has prompted edtech startups to offer working professionals upskilling opportunities to keep up with the changing tech landscape. A report by consulting firm RedSeer Consulting states that the online higher education and lifelong learning market are expected to reach $5 billion by 2025.
Here are a few edtech platforms that are helping upskill India’s tech talent pool:
BridgeLabz
Incepted in 2016 by Narayan Mahadevan, Mumbai-based BridgeLabz Solutions LLP is an IP-driven incubation lab focused on solving tech employability challenges.
BridgeLabz Solutions LLP was set up to bridge the impending skill gap amongst Indian engineers by making them job-ready through experiential learning and focused mentorship. So far, it has groomed more than 2,000 engineers and contributed to their placement across leading IT companies.
The platform is aimed at nurturing engineering talent and ideas emerging in the technology space.
Through its Maker Programme, which trains in industry-specific skills as per the needs of various partner companies, it identifies engineers and grooms them for specific software development jobs.
The startup claims to provide 100 percent guaranteed job placement to talent and employers with productive talent.
BridgeLabz has partnered with brands including Capgemini, LafargeHolcim, Urban Ladder, RBL Bank, JDA, Yatra, Meru Cabs, Fullerton India, among others.
Imarticus Learning
Founded in 2012 by Nikhil Barshikar and Sonya Hooja, Mumbai-based Imarticus Learning is a professional education firm which is famed for its industry-first approach for bridging the gap between employment and academia. It provides a range of learning solutions in placement, training, and other solutions.
Working in alliance with world-renowned organisations and industry experts, the institute offers its learners professional certifications and job placement opportunities that sculpt the workforce of the future.
The startup claims to be on a mission to upgrade the quality of human skill capital to meet current and emerging employment demands.
Source: yourstory.com
