apna, India’s most significant jobs and professional networking platform dedicated to helping India’s rising workforce unlock unique skilling opportunities, has partnered with Rubicon, a prominent Indian organization specializing in high-quality skills programmes. This powerful alliance is set to empower 50,000 job seekers, providing them with essential skills and job opportunities. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between talent and industry demands via customized training and development programs, enabling jobs across BFSI, IT & ITES, Retail, HR and the various sectors.
The platform has already facilitated job applications for more than 5,000 job seekers and plans to add another 100,000 users by the end of FY2025. Recording active participation from women in the workforce, the initiative has drawn 60% of job applications from women.
The alliance hopes to create 20,000 jobs in Tier 1 cities, including Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Mumbai. With 30,000 employment posts anticipated, the focus is much more substantial in Tier 2 and 3 cities like Jaipur, Surat, Lucknow, and Bhubaneswar. This strategic distribution demonstrates a strong commitment to utilizing the potential of India’s diverse workforce by ensuring that job seekers from different cities and regions have access to the resources they need to further their careers.
Nirmit Parikh, Founder and CEO of apna.co, commented on the partnership:
In today’s dynamic job landscape, we remain dedicated to shaping India’s future by equipping its youth to thrive both nationally and globally. Our partnership with Rubicon aims to address the significant challenges young individuals face in securing employment through skill development initiatives. This move aligns perfectly with our mission of bridging the employment gap and revolutionizing the hiring process while connecting candidates with the right job opportunities.
Through this alliance, apna’s mission is to leverage Rubicon’s expertise in skill development and complement its extensive job placement network. This collaboration improves the platform’s ability to empower people by providing thorough training, boosting employability, expediting the hiring process, and generating worthwhile employment prospects. Leveraging Rubicon’s skill development expertise, apna.co plans to streamline recruitment processes, diminish hiring timelines and achieve a 70% increase in job placements within the inaugural year.
Dhanya Narayanan, COO of Rubicon, added:
We are thrilled to join forces with apna.co, an innovative job opportunities platform, in our shared mission to empower individuals with the skills and resources needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. By combining our experience and expertise in skilling and training with apna’s cutting-edge recruitment solutions, we are confident we can make a meaningful impact in bridging the gap between education and employment for the 2 million job seekers we plan to support by 2030.
Founded in 2019, apna.co aims to enable billions of people to have livelihoods in India. With over 50 million users in 825+ cities and more than 600,000 employers trusting the company, India has a new destination to discover relevant opportunities, enabling jobs in 200+ categories across sectors.
