Satyam Computer Services Ltd on February 13, 2008 announced that the successful commencement of its faculty Sabbatical Program (FSP). 25 faculty members from key Malaysian universities are being taken through a month-long program to help them gain a clear understanding of Satyams learning model and enable them to groom fresh graduates for entry level positions. The scope includes technology, process and essential behavioral traits. In addition, they will also be exposed to real life projects and understand critical factors that can ensure success.
This is part of a larger strategic competency development Initiative called Campus Link. It is aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry needs. Our touch points are primarily at three levels: students who make up tomorrow resource pool; faculty who are responsible for making them employable; and administration which is responsible for keeping the curriculum current and relevant. Through this initiative, we endeavor to develop sustainable academic relations with major universities and educational establishments. As a contributing member of the people development ecosystem, we do our part to help hamess the full potential of ICT in Malaysia, said Rajul Asthana, Head of Satyam Learning Center.
Satyam has been progressing well to create the largest offshore centre outside of India at Kuala Lumpur. In the last three quarters, we have grown to employ 500 associates with a ramp-up target of 2000 in next two to three of years, maintaining a local vs. foreign ratio of 80:20. As we build up our presence to be the most preferred IT organization to work for, we are proactively collaborating with Universities and academia to build long term sustainable availability of right freshers. The unstinted support from the government has also been a driving force in our endeavor to consolidate and expand our business presence in the country, said Prasenjit Kundu, Head of Satyam Global Solutions Center in Malaysia.
This is part of a larger strategic competency development Initiative called Campus Link. It is aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry needs. Our touch points are primarily at three levels: students who make up tomorrow resource pool; faculty who are responsible for making them employable; and administration which is responsible for keeping the curriculum current and relevant. Through this initiative, we endeavor to develop sustainable academic relations with major universities and educational establishments. As a contributing member of the people development ecosystem, we do our part to help hamess the full potential of ICT in Malaysia, said Rajul Asthana, Head of Satyam Learning Center.
Satyam has been progressing well to create the largest offshore centre outside of India at Kuala Lumpur. In the last three quarters, we have grown to employ 500 associates with a ramp-up target of 2000 in next two to three of years, maintaining a local vs. foreign ratio of 80:20. As we build up our presence to be the most preferred IT organization to work for, we are proactively collaborating with Universities and academia to build long term sustainable availability of right freshers. The unstinted support from the government has also been a driving force in our endeavor to consolidate and expand our business presence in the country, said Prasenjit Kundu, Head of Satyam Global Solutions Center in Malaysia.
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