Randstad India and NIIT announce the launch of ′Randstad Skilling Academy′

Randstad India, a leading player in the HR services industry, has entered into an exclusive partnership with NIIT Limited, a global leader in Skills and Talent Development to launch the Randstad Skilling Academy.

Randstad Skilling Academy (RSA), in association with NIIT, offers next-gen IT skilling programs and seeks to fulfil unique industry workforce needs in these difficult hiring times - where ever-changing ′new-normals′ are disrupting conventional hiring methods. StackRoute, an NIIT venture has been chosen as an exclusive partner to help RSA in this endeavour - to design programs and manage delivery at scale. RSA focuses on skilling/up-skilling/cross-skilling resources vis-a-vis current and upcoming technologies to increase their ′employability quotient′. The academy is looking to build a truly trusted ecosystem with prime skilled candidates who are ready to be hired.

"We are very excited about launching the Randstad Skilling Academy (RSA)," said Paul Dupuis, MD & CEO, Randstad India. "As the global leader in the HR services industry, we understand the need for talent to be skilled and employable. Today reskilling is not only a tool for career advancement, but also for future-proofing in a world of ambiguity." "Through RSA, we aim to enable hundreds of candidates with the relevant in-demand skills that will help them secure better jobs. Our partnership with NIIT ensures a steady stream of future-ready IT professionals adept in programming languages like Java, Angular, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and automated business functions. This program has been designed specifically based on feedback from our clients across India. Our trusted partners rely on Randstad to provide the most qualified candidates who will add value to their organization, and to do so in a timely manner. The RSA will be a great asset on our mission to support both organizations and talent on their growth journey," he added.

RSA is launched with the primary objective to provide agile and effective reskilling to the chosen candidates, equipping them to remain relevant, fit into evolving businesses and prepare them to work with the world′s best employer brands.