The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and upGrad have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide quality higher education and skill development programmes to the youth of India, with the goal of elevating the country’s skill levels, according to an official release.
This partnership is poised to revolutionise the educational landscape, promoting the enhancement of skills. Furthermore, it aims to extend educational opportunities to a wider range of individuals in non-metropolitan regions and regional areas, motivating them to pursue international study programmes and ultimately positioning India as a hub of talent on the global stage, the release mentioned.
Under this MoU, NSDC claims that its learners will enjoy exclusive access to upGrad’s comprehensive career development services, including valuable placement opportunities both within India and abroad, thus significantly improving their career prospects. This collaboration marks a transformative moment in India’s education sector, promising a brighter future for both learners and professionals, as per the release.
“This marks an important academic milestone for upGrad, as our outcome-focused pedagogy and commitment to scale. Our online programmes are designed by industry leaders for evolving job specifics and therefore, this partnership will continue to encourage upskilling across every Indian household, thereby contributing towards India’s mission of achieving 50% GER by 2030,” Mayank Kumar, co-founder andRohit Agarwal, head of finance, upGrad, said in a joint statement.
