Layoffs is the buzz word. Harrowing stories of unable to login to company networks right before a meeting has been doing rounds on social media. While it is even shocking to read the experience, the trauma experienced by the affected person is indeed unimaginable.
For families that are built on the monthly income, this comes in as a blow. Severance packages are said to be well drafted, but there are certain things that money cannot replace. These are individuals who are at the prime of their career in mid-level positions. Even in general times, mid-career progression is a tough battle. Adding mass layoffs to it, makes it even more difficult. These highly skilled people, if let out in bulk, would find it difficult to find work in the market place. Adding to unemployment is the mental trauma that the individual and families have to go through.
In the world of technology where change is almost instant, upskilling becomes prime. To boost the morale and also skills of the dropped off techies, ideas2IT, a product engineering company has joined hands with ideaRX, a health tech startup and launched “Pledge2Propel. This initiative offers upskilling programme that will help tech professionals bounce back from the adversity of recession and layoffs. This unique programme aims to provide support to re-group and pursue new opportunities by means of upskilling or venturing into entrepreneurship while prioritising their mental health.
Free mentorship to pursue latest technologies and tools including:
Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, DevOps, Robotic Process Automation, languages like Python is offered. Industry experts will mentor with a focus on practical, hands-on learning.
Meanwhile, budding entrepreneurs will be guided by veterans in navigating various challenges ahead. The workshops, training sessions and networking opportunities provided will foster the growth of the business leaders of tomorrow.
“With this association, we intend to transform the lives of many tech professionals through Empathy, inspiration and empowerment,” said Gayathri Vivekanandan, CEO of Ideas2IT.
Saravanan Vivekanandan, Founder and CEO of IdeaRX, said, “As a result of job loss, many professionals undergo emotional trauma and economic challenges. To address the same, we provide mental wellness counseling as well as financial counseling to help individuals move forward in life.”
This non-profit program is available for free to tech professionals around the world who have been impacted by the recession and are looking to upskill and find new job opportunities.
Interested candidates can apply online at www.pledge2propel.com
Nice and very useful information for people searching for a job and for those who are interested in learning and upskilling … Super