HCL Technologies to Offer IT Engineering Jobs to Deserving Class 12 Students in Maharashtra, Here’s How

HCL Technologies and Government of Maharashtra sign MoU for Maharashtra Young Leaders Aspiration Development Program (MYLAP)

HCL Technologies to offer its early career program TechBee to schools students in Maharashtra as part of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it has signed with the Government of Maharashtra for the Maharashtra Young Leaders Aspiration Development Program (MYLAP). The program offers IT engineering jobs by equipping the students with future-ready skills. The MoU was exchanged between Subbaraman B, vice president, HCL Technologies, and Kailash Pangare, State Programme Director, Samagra Shiksha in the august presence of Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Balasaheb Thorat, Minister of Revenue, Varsha Gaikwad, Minister of School Education, and Aslam Sheikh, Guardian Minister for Mumbai.

 The HCL Technologies TechBee program prepares students for entry-level IT jobs at the company. Selected candidates undergo extensive 12-month training to become software engineers. Upon completing the training, candidates are employed in a full-time position with HCL Technologies. 

“Maharashtra Young Leaders Aspiration Development Program (MYLAP) is a great opportunity for Maharashtra class XII students having minimum 60% marks in Maths and Science. HCL Technologies is planning to induct 20,000 plus students into the MYLAP apprenticeship. This is in line with the philosophy of Learn, Earn and Live in dignity. I am convinced that with such initiatives, students from Maharashtra will be ready from an early age to tackle global challenges with industry know-hows and skill development. I congratulate all bureaucrats related to the Department of Education, Govt of Maharashtra and HCL Technologies on signing this Memorandum of Understanding,” said Varsha Gaikwad, Minister of School Education, Government of Maharashtra.

Who Can Apply for HCL Technologies TechBee Program

Students who have completed Class 12 in 2021 or appear for Class 12 in 2022 with mathematics or business mathematics and obtained 60 percent or above marks are eligible to apply for the TechBee program. Qualified candidates will have to pass an online career aptitude test namely HCL CAT, which checks their aptitude in areas of quantitative reasoning in mathematics, logical reasoning, and the English language. 

Perks of Doing the  HCL Technologies TechBee Program

Those who clear the test will be invited for an interview or discussion, after which HCL will issue a letter of interest or offer letter. Selected students will get to enjoy the following benefits:

• Students selected for TechBee get a stipend of Rs 10,000 during the internship in live HCL projects. 
• While working, candidates pursue their higher education with BITS Pilani, SASTRA University, or Amity University. 
• On completing the one-year TechBee training program, students earn a salary of between Rs 1.70-2.20 lakhs per annum in the chosen job roles like Software Engineer, Infrastructure Management, Design Engineer, or Digital Process Associate roles. 

The fee for the training program is Rs 1,00,000 plus taxes. Loans are available through Banks, and the fee can be paid by the candidates in EMI format post their employment at HCL Technologies.