Centum Learning partners with ING Vysya Financial Services to provide trained workforce

Company Brief

New Delhi, May 3, 2011

Centum Learning, a Bharti Associate company and a leading multinational in learning and development sector with operations in 19 countries, announced that it has signed an MoU with ING Vysya Financial Services Limited (IVFSL) for providing trained manpower for the company. The candidates would be offered an exclusive opportunity to "earn while they learn". On selection, candidates shall receive industry-oriented learning from Centum Learning and conditional job offer letters by IVFSL. Candidates shall also receive an attractive stipend by ING Vysya Financial Services even while undergoing the Certificate Course in Banking and Finance conducted jointly by Centum Learning and ING Vysya Financial Services.

The six-month learning programme, comprise both class-room and on-the job training. Every week, candidates who are alteast graduates shall invest two-days in learning the finer nuances of the banking and finance industry, and four days on undergoing on-the-job training with IVFSL. On successful completion of the programme, the candidates would be jointly certified by Centum Learning and IVFSL and would join ING Vysya Financial Services' sales team.

Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Duggal, CEO & Executive Director, Centum Learning said - "With the nature of the BFSI industry being people-intensive, the biggest challenge that the industry faces today is that of finding the right talent. We are taking various initiatives to enhance employability skills of youth in the country. Our mission lies in enabling sustainable transformation for every organization that we partner with, therefore, in an industry where attrition rates are higher, I have no doubt we would ensure that IVFSL gets best-in-class manpower".

"IVFSL is continuously looking at building a talent pipeline for front line sales personnel who can be groomed to take on challenging sales assignments across various business groups. This kind of finishing school is a great opportunity to induct trained manpower who have gone through a structured program on basic banking as well as have real time sales experienc ." Rekha Santosh, Head - HR, IVFSL added.

The content of the programme, jointly developed by Centum Learning and IVFSL has been designed to enrich the skills and enhance employability of the youth today. The programme covers the entire spectrum of knowledge and skills which includes modules on overview of banking & financial industry, banking practices, financial markets, sales process and techniques etc.

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