TeamLease Edtech launches AI-powered work-integrated degree and career discovery platform Digivarsity
TeamLease Edtech has launched Digivarsity, a tech-first platform that integrates academic learning with real-world experience for higher education learners. The platform aims empower students with workplace skills along with the academic knowledge necessary for longterm career success. Digivarsity has already partnered with ten universities in India and over 150 employers to offer innovative work-linked degree programs.
It enables students to make informed choices about their education and gain practical work experience alongside their college studies. The platform aims at further expansion, with plans to onboard universities offering various modes of education, including campus-based, distance learning, and online programs. Additionally, employers have pledged Rs 25 crores in sponsorships for the current academic year, for eligible students.
The company has also partnered with several PSUs for furthering the Work Integrated Degree Programs including Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT-WR), CSC Academy, Assam Electronics Development Corporation (AMTRON), Govt of Telangana, APSCHE (AP State Council of Higher Education). “Digivarsity is set to herald a transformational change in the higher education landscape in India. Over the next five years, we will invest Rs 100 crore to scale the platform and reach over 10 lakh students.
The goal is to equip students with the skills demanded by the job market and shape the future workforce,” said Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO, TeamLease EdTech. The launch of Digivarsity addresses critical challenges faced by employers and universities alike. Most employers complain that they have been unable to hire and retain skilled talent, while universities face a challenge in offering
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