Job security, once a central topic in the job market, is now largely a thing of the past, today it is completely dependent on your ability to deliver and how you add value to the organization. In corporate environments, performance expectations and delivery standards are steadily rising. Technological advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics have fuelled the situation and apparently increased the work standards and the expectation to deliver effectively and on time, ultimately increasing the burden on the employees to enhance their productivity.
NIIT Foundation, a pioneering impact-based educational NGO, recognizes the gap in the current skill set of the workforce and aims to enhance the productivity of semi-skilled and unskilled workers by equipping them with relevant skills. To advance its mission NIIT Foundation has launched various initiatives such as child education, skill development, financial literacy, and all that positively impact the underserved sections of the country through various educational interventions.
The Gallup Global Workplace Report 2024 has unveiled the dismal state of employees in India. According to the study, an overwhelming 86% of Indian employees reported either struggling or suffering in their current roles, painting a grim picture of the nation’s workforce. Furthermore, only 26% of employees felt engaged at work indicating a lack of recognition and limited growth opportunities. Globally, employee wellbeing also saw a marginal decline of 1% as compared to 2023 levels.
NIIT Foundation, with its pan India presence, understands education and employability challenges faced at the grassroots level. To equip the national workforce for the future and to ensure they are at par with the global industrial standards, NIIT Foundation continuously assesses the evolving needs and modifies its initiatives accordingly. NIIT Foundation also partners with businesses to gain insights into industry trends and recruitments.
NIIT Foundation’s flagship program, the Digital Bus, addresses fundamental issues and tackles grassroots challenges faced by both working and non-working individuals. It is a cutting-edge solution to address the unique challenges faced by individuals in remote areas, especially women and young girls who are often restricted from leaving their homes. These solar-powered mobile classrooms bring IT courses, assessments, and certifications to students, empowering them with valuable skills. Equipped with 16-20 computers with video conferencing and webinar facilities, these buses provide students with practical experience and opportunities to apply their skills. Manned by a dedicated trainer, these mobile classrooms offer a wide array of courses from basic computer skills to Advance IT, entrepreneurship development, and many more.
NIIT Foundation also runs a financial literacy program that aims to increase public awareness about financial concepts and empower them to manage their finances The program seeks to shield them from frauds, scams and enable them to confidently access basic financial instruments.
NIIT Foundation is committed to unlocking the potential of young people and enhancing workforce productivity by addressing disguised unemployment. Its goal is to align the skill set of youth with industry needs, ultimately bridging the gap between the skills they possess and those in demand.
