HCL Technologies (HCL), a global technology company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ESOFT Metro Campus (ESOFT) to place students in Sri Lanka at the forefront of technological innovation. To facilitate this requirement, ESOFT-HCL Skilling Programme, a work-integrated higher education programme was launched to source and attract candidates for exciting career opportunities at HCL Sri Lanka.
The ESOFT-HCL Skilling Programme prepares candidates for entry-level IT jobs in the domain of application development and infrastructure support. Candidates undergo six months of in-class training at ESOFT followed by a six-month apprenticeship at HCL Sri Lanka. The apprenticeship includes live global projects and enrolled students will be paid a stipend every month. The programme provides a combination of classroom training and on-the-job training, making candidates self-reliant at the completion of the programme.
The work-integrated higher education programme economically priced is payable in installments. HCL also has arrangement with financial institutions to assist candidates seeking a loan towards payment of the training fee. To be eligible for the programme, applicants should possess a G.C.E. Ordinary Level pass in Mathematics and G.C.E Advanced Level passes in up to three subjects. Applicants should also be reading for a BTEC HND in Computing from Pearson. Upon completion of the programme, candidates will be allowed to kick-start their careers at HCL with a starting salary of LKR 360,000 per annum.
As part of the agreement, ESOFT will also launch an integrated Higher National Diploma Programme (HCL - HND) by combining ESOFT-HCL Skilling Programme and assured apprenticeship at HCL Sri Lanka. The diploma programme will be available to select candidates at LKR 395,000. HCL will also partially fund the higher education programme for the candidates once they complete training and join HCL as part of their compensation structure.
HCL is re-imagining technology for businesses in the digital age. HCL technology products, services, and engineering are built on four decades of innovation, with a world-renowned management philosophy, a strong culture of invention and risk-taking, and a relentless focus on customer relationships. With a worldwide network of R&D, innovation labs, delivery centers, and more than 150,000 ‘Ideapreneurs’ working in 46 countries, HCL serves leading enterprises across key industries, including 250 of the Fortune 500 and 650 of the Global 2000.
Founded in 2000, ESOFT is the largest private sector higher education network in Sri Lanka, creating opportunities for over 35,000 students each year.
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