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You are involved with the Study India programme. What is it?It's a UK skills development programme that Tata supports, run by the UK-India Education and Research Initiative. It's designed to help young people cultivate the vital employability skills that businesses look for in developing a best-of-breed workforce. A large part of it is about encouraging them to adopt a global mindset so they're fit to work in an increasingly global business environment. How does it work?
UK school leavers and students travel to India for four weeks in the summer to engage in a series of cultural and commercial sessions. Vitally, a week-long work placement provides valuable and transferable work experience and exposure to how business is done in an international setting. This year, 60 students will benefit from internships at TCS and 42 will experience working at Tata Group companies.What are its aims?
It aims to encourage young people to broaden their horizons at a critical stage in their lives. Many young people struggle to see how they can set themselves apart from others in a competitive, international jobs market. Experiencing working in some of the fastest growing and most dynamic markets in the world means they can offer something new, something fresh.How do youngsters spend their time in India?
They attend lectures and workshops on Indian traditions, values and culture, which includes everything from sessions on the history of Mumbai, to Bollywood films and dance classes. There is an emphasis on Indian society, business and commerce. They are taught about regional differences and areas of economic focus in India and they learn how the Indian stock market works. They also take part in discussions about how emerging economies can either have a direct impact on people globally, or an indirect impact through the goods and services we buy.Is four weeks long enough?
Many participating students are already studying for a degree and the programme is distinctive in that the four weeks is only the beginning for many of them. A sub-set of about 30 students who have completed a work placement at one of the Tata Group companies are selected to act as ambassadors and commit to regular visits to UK secondary schools to share their experiences from India and mentor students on setting out on their career path.What do youngsters gain from it?
Creative initiatives such as this bring together business best practice, culture and travel and can be hugely influential in helping guide them towards the right choices and opening their eyes to new ideas.What can businesses gain?
UK businesses can learn a huge amount from the world's fastest developing economies by sourcing young talent who have business and cultural experience working in these markets and who can offer new ways of thinking and fresh approaches to how business is done in the UK.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/features/students%60-eyes-opened-by-experienceindia_781156.html
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