June 1, 17.46 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
Trends suggest semi-urban and rural youth are adopting digital learning at an unprecedented rate
Mumbai, June 1, 2016
Bank job aspirants from 350 Towns across India have joined TalentSprint’s digital platform to prepare for the highly competitive Bank and SSC Exams. Thousands of aspirants irrespective of the location are now learning at their convenience from India’s leading faculty, thanks to the digital platform.
TalentSprint’s BankersChoice revolutionized the way aspirants across the country prepare through its online program since 2013. The adoption to the online platform increasing across the length and breadth of India including in tier2 and tier3 towns at unprecedented rates. This TalentSprint believes is owing to its best in class digital learning platform which is both personalized and effective, coupled with the launch of content in Hindi.
For the year 2016, SBI has recently announced notification for appointment of clerks (13000) and officers (2200). IBPS has scheduled its exam in October 2016 and SSC – CGL exam is scheduled for July 2016. All these together will provide nearly 100,000 jobs for graduates.
Last year, TalentSprint announced the launch of two nation-wide initiatives for its BankersChoice online program – the launch of BankersChoice mobile app for Android smartphones to facilitate learning on-the-go, and a Hindi content program to reach Hindi-speaking youth seeking banking careers. This transformed the way the country’s youth, who live in small cities and towns prepare for banking careers.
Sridhar K, Chief Digital Officer, TalentSprint added, “Online learning is no longer the privilege of students in metro cities. Aspirants in tier 2 and 3 towns have woken up to its benefits and are adopting online learning faster than their metro counterparts. We have students from 350 towns today. We also find that the success rate of our online students are disproportionately higher than their other counterparts at 65%. The world is getting flat and access to top quality learning no longer remains a location issue.”
Over 40 lac people appear for bank exams which provide around 80,000 jobs representing a minimum of 50 persons seeking every available bank job. To beat the competition, many aspirants seek out for professional support in preparation but the access has always been an issue owing to the market being serviced by a large number of unorganized and local players. At present, there are at least 10 lac job-seekers in the country who go online to learn and prepare for various recruitment tests being conducted. This is because of three key benefits: access to top faculty, flexible learning and improved effectiveness. With all the exams also going online, this population is expected to grow at more than 40% per annum.
About TalentSprint
TalentSprint is India’s leading Career Accelerator for Youth. Its technology-driven platform attracts youth with high aspirations and equips them for exciting careers in the knowledge sector. Funded by Nexus Venture Partners and the National Skill Development Corporation, TalentSprint aims to empower ONE MILLION young job seekers to pursue careers in Information Technology, Banking and Financial Services, and Education. The skill acceleration platform delivers technology-enabled experiential learning through a mix of cloud, contact, and colleges. It leverages digital and social media for youth outreach and forward integrates with a high quality employer network.
TalentSprint has enabled 100,000+ youth and 400+ employers since inception. It is the recipient of several national and international awards including the TV5 Business leader Award 2015, Excellence in Education Award 2015, World HRD Congress HR Tech Leader Award 2014, CIO Review Company of the Year Award 2014, Silicon India Industry Performer of the Year Award 2014, Deloitte Fast 500 APAC Award 2014, Deloitte Fast 50 India Award 2014, NSDC Best Performing Partner Award 2013, RED Herring Top 100 Asia 2012, FICCI LeapVault Skills Champion Roll of Honor 2012, NSDC Best Non-Corporate Partner 2012, NASSCOM Emerge 50 2011 and SKOCH Digital Inclusion 2011.
For more information please visit www.talentsprint.com