Bengaluru, July 4 (KNN) Flipkart and  the Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC) have joined hands to launch the initiatives of the Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA) in the state.

The collaboration between Flipkart and KSDC will help in providing relevant industry training and knowledge to the youth of the state. It will further help in bridging the skill gap and create employment opportunities in expanding supply chain industry in the country.

The MoU was signed during the Industry Connect Conclave in the presence of Dr. Ashwathnarayan C.N., Minister for Higher Education.

The ceremony also witnessed the presence of Dr. S. Selvakumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Government of Karnataka and Mr. Ashwin Gowda, Managing Director – Karnataka Skills Development Corporation.

Launched in October last year, the specialised and robust training program under SCOA has been designed and created by the Flipkart team to provide a holistic experience and training to candidates, which will involve 15 days of digital classroom training and 45 days of on-the-job apprenticeship at Flipkart supply chain facilities.

The initiative help in imparting knowledge on various facets of the e-commerce supply chain, the roles within the supply chain, soft skills, and safety and compliance know-how.

The students will be imparted skills through Flipkart’s Learning Management System, an online platform for learning programs, where students can learn a diverse set of skills through courses developed by leading industry experts.

Ashwin Gowda, Managing Director, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation, said, “Skill Development and certification of skills are both necessary for securing employment in the formal economy. The logistics industry in India is emerging as one of the key employers in the country, but faces a shortage of skilled manpower to meet the growing demand.”

“I’m delighted that Flipkart, a home-grown e-commerce company, is partnering to bring forward a Supply Chain Operations Academy and impart relevant industry training. We appreciate Flipkart’s commitment to contribute towards the training and development requirements of the skilled and unskilled workforce and making them industry-ready, “he added.

Earlier, flipkart had also signed a MoU with Paschim Banga Society of Skill Development (PBSSD), Technical Education, Training & Skill Development Department, Government of West Bengal in the month of May to impart relevant industry training and knowledge through SCOA. (KNN Bureau)