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Study Group launches Job Ready programme for Indian students studying at its UK partner universities

May 13, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #James Pitman, #Managing Director of Study Group

Students will learn valuable skills that will increase their ability to secure employment and develop work experience whilst they study

New Delhi, May 13, 2021: To bring Indian students studying abroad the most promising chance of securing a job, leading global international education provider Study Group has rolled out its ambitious Job Ready Programme that can allow applicants to demonstrate their skills and job readiness while studying at its UK partner universities. Study Group will cover the cost of the service for all students who confirm their place at a UK International Study Centre or International College.

The Job Ready programme has been designed specifically to support Indian students to develop key transferable skills to increase their chances of securing a job, enabling them to earn whilst they learn and access global employment opportunities once they graduate from university.

Delivered by Study Group’s career development partners, students will receive educational materials and support for CV writing and profile presentation, will benefit from interview coaching and mock interviews, and upon completion of the programme will be eligible to received dedicated assistance in securing up to three interview opportunities with potential employers. Interviews will be conducted for companies located close to the students’ chosen International Study Centre or International College.

Commenting on the launch of the Job Ready Programme, James Pitman, Managing Director of Study Group said: “This pandemic has had a terrible impact on the families of many of our international students in India. So, this year at Study Group, we are introducing the Jobs Ready programme to help students improve their employability while they pursue their studies. Besides giving the CAS / iCAS students dedicated assistance in arranging up to three interview opportunities, it will also support the Indian students as they prepare for their career following the successful completion of their degree programmes.”

Karan Lalit, Study Group Regional Director for India adds: “The Job Ready Programme is a fantastic initiative from Study Group, designed to ensure that Indian students are work-ready once they complete their higher education course. Indian students have the chance to build knowledge and expertise in their chosen field of study, alongside developing professional core competencies and relevant work experience as soon as they come to the UK, enhancing their future employment prospects. As a result, they will also be in a strong position to fill skills gaps in the Indian workforce.”

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Quantum leap’ trade announcement puts education at the heart of U.K. India cooperation

May 5, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #British Prime-Minister Boris Johnson, #James Pitman, #Prime Minister Narendra Modi, #U.K. Managing Director of global education provider Study Group and a member of the British Council advisory group on education, #UK-India free trade agreement

London/India: Higher Education and research are key to an enhanced trade partnership announced today by the U.K. and India expected to pave the way for a future UK-India free trade agreement. British Prime-Minister Boris Johnson met Prime-Minister Narendra Modi virtually, after the U.K. prime-minister was forced to cancel his planned visit to Delhi, announcing a plan to double trade links by 2030.

The announcement from the U.K. government includes “a commitment to deepening co-operation in educational and concluding work on recognition of UK higher education qualifications, which will encourage an increase in student flows, skills transfer and knowledge sharing between the UK and India.”

According to James Pitman, U.K. Managing Director of global education provider Study Group and a member of the British Council advisory group on education said, “This announcement reflects a very welcome development in international education policy here in the U.K. As Prime-Minister, Boris Johnson has personally demonstrated his commitment to international education and to opportunities for Indian students through his announcement of the reintroduction of post-study work visas.

“This has been followed by further measures and policies to welcome and support international students, who are warmly welcomed in the U.K.‘s excellent universities and vibrant international communities of teaching and research. Despite the many challenges of Covid-19 for the U.K. and for India, this determination has not wavered and it is great to see the U.K. and India continuing to build strong bonds of trade cooperation with an investment in education at its core.”

The announcement also coincided with data published by the U.K. Social Market Foundation which noted that over 90% of U.K. citizens recognised Indian students as an important area of global trade for the U.K., a statistic which confirms previous surveys which show that U.K. communities welcome international students.

Prime-Minister Boris Johnson pledged a “new era” with the world’s largest democracy and said Britain would continue to support India as it battles the coronavirus pandemic. Britain has been sending emergency equipment and oxygen to help India tackle a surge in infections. He also announced a £1 billion of trade between the U.K. and India as the UK focuses on building closer ties with India. The UK government says the package contains more than £533m of new investment, and includes a £240 million investment by the Serum Institute of India, supporting clinical trials, research and possibly the manufacturing of vaccines.

The full government announcement is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-announces-1-billion-of-new-uk-india-trade Further development of U.K. Indian cooperation is expected when the G7 meet in the U.K. in June and precedes negotiations on a formal free-trade agreement, with talks expected to start in the autumn.