NIIT, an IT learning solutions provider, today unveiled a programme to address the talent requirements of the fast growing start-up sector, StackRouteTM. "StackRouteTM aims to create multi-skilled, and multi-disciplinary programmers who can become key members of high-performance teams in top notch product engineering companies, start-ups, and IT firms. These 'Super Programmers' will also be well equipped to create their own technology start-ups," the company said.
Rahul Patwardhan, CEO, NIIT, said, ''With innovation as our central DNA, we have been designing new-age career programmes to meet the changing manpower needs of the industry over the last 34 years. The economy has changed and so has the requirements of the industry and the aspirations of the youth. Industry today, especially the booming start-up sector, is looking at versatile professionals who can wear many hats. Technology has become a great enabler hence the need of the hour are young professionals who can work on multiple technology platforms.''
''At the same time, today's youth are looking for challenging roles that will enable them to work closely with the decision makers. There is also a growing hunger for setting up enterprises and lot of innovation is happening in the technology space. StackRouteTM - first of its kind initiative to create full stack programmers has been designed to match these aspirations,'' added Patwardhan.
Shares of the company declined Rs 2.7, or 3.47%, to trade at Rs 75. The total volume of shares traded was 267,266 at the BSE (2.42 p.m., Friday).