MoU signed to promote employment opportunities for jobseekers

New Delhi: Ministry of Labour & Employment signed a MoU with TeamLease EdTech in New Delhi recently, marking a significant milestone in promoting employment opportunities across multiple sectors. The MoU was signed by Shri. Amit Nirmal, Deputy Director General (Employment), Ministry of Labour and Employment and Shri Jaideep Kewalramani, COO and Head of the Employability Business, TeamLease EdTech. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to leveraging the National Career Service (NCS) portal to expand job opportunities for jobseekers of NCS.

The National Career Service (NCS) portal is platform in the employment landscape and is managed by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, it provides a wide range of services, including job search, career counselling, vocational guidance, and skill development resources. The portal serves millions of users, including job seekers, employers, and educational institutions.

The partnership with TeamLease EdTech will marks a major step in broadening employment prospects for jobseekers registered on NCS, empowering them to find roles that align with their career goals and fostering growth and potential. Under the MoU, more than 15,000 open jobs available with TeamLease EdTech on daily basis, will be shared with NCS portal through integration. The collaboration will also introduce work-linked degree programs, combining academic learning with practical experience to boost youth employability and align education with industry needs.

Salient Points of the MoU

The MoU is set for an initial period of two years, outlines that TeamLease EdTech and its affiliated agencies will post job vacancies and conduct hiring drives on the NCS portal. TeamLease EdTech will share work integrated degree programs and job opportunities on the NCS portal. As part of MoU, Career lounges will be established in the identified Model Career Centers, staffed with dedicated counselors to guide job seekers on career options and programs. Additionally, TeamLease’s Digivarsity skill programs will be accessible to job seekers on NCS, enhancing skill development opportunities. It was agreed that two Career Lounges will be set up by the end of December, 2024.