How HCL Lucknow and HCL Madurai are Boosting Graduate Employment?

Currently India is facing a grave problem of non-employability in the IT sector, which is a growing concern. One of the reasons for this is the unstable education system in most colleges. India produces engineers and graduates by the thousands every year. However, when it comes to corporate employment, many fall short of the required skills and talent. Most colleges churn out graduates like factories who lack hands-on or practical knowledge and expertise. Recruiting experts say that there is quite a remarkable skill gap across industries due to the wobbly and inconsistent education process that prevail in the country. There is a big difference between the education imparted in institutions to students and the high expectations that they face in a real life competitive job environment. Therefore, to reduce the unemployment rates, people should be encouraged to opt for skill-based education and training.

HCL’s Unique Training & Hiring Program

To boost employment and up-skill fresh graduates and engineers, HCL has launched a new division, whose aim is to train and provide job assurance to these youngsters. The program is called HCL’s Training and Hiring program and it strives to bridge the gap between talented, deserving graduates and the jobs lying vacant due to lack of talent. The initiative has commenced in two cities — Lucknow and Madurai. Known as HCL Lucknow and HCL Madurai, the program has a specially designed course which runs the course of 6 months. HCL, being a gigantic corporation, constantly requires talented and skilled individuals who are suited to join its professional workforce and are capable of adding value to the company. This Training and Hiring program is a distinctive strategy by HCL to develop and sustain a pool of skilled individuals within the company. The objective of the program is to provide requisite training and impart expertise to these graduates and improve their technical as well professional skills. The program fundamentally puts its focus on training and deploying the talent that is available locally. It acts as a launching pad for these graduates and prepares them for the tough, competitive corporate world.

Eligibility Criteria for HCL Lucknow and HCL Madurai

Both HCL Lucknow and HCL Madurai take in fresh graduates and provide them with assured jobs through the Training and Hiring initiative. Once the students complete their training they are absorbed into HCL’s workforce in Lucknow or Madurai. This program provides a tremendous opportunity for women, who had previously taken a career-break, to resume their careers again. Some of the important eligibility criteria are:

Candidate should have completed graduation

Candidate should have graduated in B.E / B.Tech (IT or Non IT) / MCA / M.E / M.Tech

Candidate should have 0–1 year experience in IT or non-IT (but wishing to pursue IT)

Women Candidate should have previously taken a career-break from IT

Candidate should have at least 55% cumulative marks in college degree (no arrears)

Candidate should be a local resident of Lucknow/Madurai (20km radius range)

The entire selection process has three steps. Foremost the candidates are provided career counseling, which is followed by an online test. The online test can be either technical or an aptitude test. The third and final step is the interview after which selected graduates are absorbed into the program. The whole training program spans a duration of 6 months, out of which 3 months are used for classroom training and the other three for practical training.