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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
How Nasscom and tech firms are empowering women in STEM
NEW DELHI: Across India, thousands of young women remain jobless despite having university India emerges as a global technology hub, many of its women are still struggling to find a place in the digital economy due to lack of digital skills, mentorship, and exposure to tech women made up 43% of all STEM graduates in India in 2023, the highest globally, only 27% of them were part of the actual STEM workforce, as per the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE). Experts say the gap is not just about employment numbers but stems from deep-rooted challenges such as societal bias, lack of access to quality education, and limited role models in science and bridge this divide, Nasscom Foundation has launched its Skilling and Employability Programme , in collaboration with major technology organisations. The initiative is designed to not only skill women but also support their long-term participation in the tech sector.'At Nasscom Foundation, our vision is to create a more inclusive and equitable future by making marginalised youth employable and job-ready, especially in today's rapidly evolving digital economy. With this commitment at our core, we collaborate with several forward-thinking tech organisations that share our goal of building a diverse and skilled workforce,' said Jyoti Sharma, CEO of Nasscom such initiative, launched in partnership with engineering firm Quest Global, focuses on underserved women students. So far, 100 marginalised women in Bengaluru have been trained under the programme, with over 60% set to be placed in relevant job roles.'At Quest Global, we aim to be a catalyst for both innovation and inclusive growth—leveraging our engineering expertise to drive meaningful, sustainable societal impact,' said Sonia Kutty, Senior Vice President, Global Head – People & Culture, Quest collaboration, with First American (India), a leading Global Capability Centre, has trained over 140 women in digital skills like data analytics, cloud computing, BPM, and BFSI, along with soft skills. More than 70 of them have already secured employment. Volunteers from FAI also mentor the students, deliver guest lectures, and conduct mock interview sessions.'At FAI, we firmly believe that technology should be an enabler for everyone—not just a privileged few,' said Mary Thomas, Vice President and Head – HR, First American (India).In addition, Nasscom Foundation has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Gen to run a placement-linked cybersecurity course for 90 women, with the goal of placing at least 60 of them in leading IT and ITeS companies.'Our partnership with Nasscom Foundation is driven by a shared mission to equip women with industry-relevant skills and open doors to meaningful careers in tech,' said Kim Allman, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Government Affairs at collaborative efforts are beginning to address the imbalance between the number of female STEM graduates and those actually working in STEM.
Associated Press
27-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Quest Global Receives Great Place To Work® Certification™ in the USA, Reflecting Its Dedication to a Positive Work Culture
WINDSOR, Conn., Feb. 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- Quest Global, a leading global product engineering services company, is proud to announce its certification as a Great Place To Work® in the USA. This is the second straight year that Quest Global has earned this recognition for the USA market. The organization has also received recognition for four consecutive years in India, from 2022 onwards. Quest Global scored well on the five critical dimensions of Trust Index™ – credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie. The company enjoyed strong results based on onboarding new employees, with 90 percent of respondents saying they felt welcome while joining the organization. Commenting on the achievement, Sonia Kutty, Senior Vice President, Global Head - People & Culture, Quest Global, said, 'We are proud to be awarded the Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the second consecutive year in the USA. This is a glowing endorsement of our continuous efforts to build a healthy and happy work environment where our employees enjoy both professional and personal growth. Our workforce is at the heart of Quest Global's operations, and we are confident of sustaining the positive momentum we have built in the USA.' Quest Global remains committed to promoting and sustaining a high-trust, high-performance culture, and guiding the firm towards strengthening its aim to be a centenary organization. The successful participation and vote of confidence in the assessment held across the organization by Great Place To Work® anonymously helped Quest Global benchmark the people practices in the USA. Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the gold standard that organizations around the globe aspire to achieve. This recognition is a testament to the organization's consistent efforts to build and sustain a high-trust, high-performance culture. The global authority on workplace culture, the institute's research shows great workplaces are characterized by outstanding leadership, consistent employee experience, and sustainable financial performance. These organizations can deliver the same experience to all of their employees irrespective of their role, gender, tenure, or level. About Quest Global At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. We're in the business of engineering, but what we're really creating is a brighter future. For over 25 years, we've been solving the world's most complex engineering problems. Operating in over 20 countries, with over 85 global delivery centers, our 20,000+ curious minds embrace the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Using a multi-dimensional approach, combining technology, industry expertise, and diverse talents, we tackle critical challenges faster and more effectively. And we do it across the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, MedTech & Healthcare, Rail and Semiconductor industries. For world-class end-to-end engineering solutions, we are your trusted partner. About Great Place To Work® Certification™ This Certification is the gold standard that organizations around the globe aspire to accomplish. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. The institute's research shows that great workplaces are characterized by outstanding leadership, consistent employee experience, and sustainable financial performance. These organizations can deliver the same experience to all of their employees irrespective of their role, gender, tenure, or level within the organization.
