With massive layoffs in the IT industry, a few learning companies are also helping people, who are currently without jobs but are actively looking at reskilling, for better career prospects
Enterprise training providers are seeing a surge in enrolment in their information technology training programmes, including emerging technologies such as cloud and data science, as clients focus on upskilling their employees and preparing them for projects once normalcy returns.
“The demand for upskilling programs has increased significantly in the last couple of months. Our programs are job-oriented and once these learners are upskilled, they will have an edge in terms of finding opportunities,” said Gaurav Vohra, co-founder and CEO, Jigsaw Academy, a training provider of emerging technologies.
Jigsaw witnessed a 70-80% average rise in the number of people interested in their courses since the covid-19 outbreak in March.
“While pre-planned training programs are being put on hold, many companies are opting for specific need-based training, often to do with a specific emerging technology, so as to equip their employees to complete a certain project or add value to customers,” Vohra said.
Source: livemint
