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The skill gap between higher education and employment has long remained a major challenge in India. Despite earning degrees, a large number of students struggle to secure jobs due to a lack of industry-relevant skills. At such a time, TeamLease EdTech is playing a significant role in bridging the gap between education and employment. Through online degrees, apprenticeships, internships, upskilling programmes and industry-aligned training, the company is focused on preparing students for the job market.
As one of India’s leading online learning and employability solutions providers, TeamLease EdTech operates with the vision of “Making India Employable.” The company collaborates with higher education institutions, universities, industries and government bodies to create an education model that gives equal importance to academic learning, practical experience and industry-oriented skills.
A Strong Career Start Through Online Degrees
TeamLease EdTech believes that the future of education cannot be limited to earning a degree alone. To become employable, students need real-world work experience, industry exposure and technical skills.
With this vision, the company partners with universities to offer online degree, diploma and certificate programmes. These programmes are designed to help students develop industry-relevant skills alongside their academic education.
According to Shantanu Rooj, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TeamLease EdTech, the next phase of online education will go beyond digital classrooms and evolve into a comprehensive ecosystem connected to employment, apprenticeships and work experience.
Partnerships with More Than 50 Universities
TeamLease EdTech currently works with more than 50 leading Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across India. Its university partners are spread across 16 states and the company manages over 200 degree, diploma and certificate programmes on their behalf.
These programmes cover employment-oriented fields such as Business Management, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Information Technology and several other high-demand sectors. The company’s digital platform currently serves nearly 700,000 students, making it one of India’s largest higher education and skills development networks.
Providing Students with Industry Exposure
One of TeamLease EdTech’s key strengths is its Work Integrated Learning Model. Under this approach, students receive not only theoretical knowledge but also opportunities to gain real industry experience. Experts believe that demand for such programmes will continue to rise as employers increasingly seek candidates with practical skills and problem-solving abilities rather than degrees alone.
The company collaborates with leading organisations across industries to provide internships, apprenticeships and project-based learning opportunities that significantly enhance students’ employability.
Strategic Partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Employment
TeamLease EdTech recently entered into an important partnership with India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment to promote work-based education and improve youth employability.
Under this agreement, around 200 work-linked degree programmes will be made available through the National Career Service (NCS) portal. These programmes will also incorporate internships and work experience components. The company estimates that more than 500,000 young people will benefit from learning, training and employment opportunities through this initiative.
In addition, through its digital platform Digiversity, TeamLease EdTech is providing students with access to live internship opportunities, enabling them to connect with industry while pursuing their education.
Strong Corporate Network
TeamLease EdTech not only partners with universities but also works with more than 2,000 corporate organisations. The company delivers skilling, upskilling and reskilling programmes tailored to industry requirements.
Through these corporate partnerships, students gain insights into real-world job market expectations and develop industry-relevant skills. The company believes that stronger collaboration between education and industry is essential to reducing India’s skill gap and preparing youth for future jobs.
Rapid Growth in the EdTech Sector
Over the past few years, TeamLease EdTech has recorded strong growth in online education, workforce development and apprenticeship programmes. The increasing acceptance of digital learning, the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and rising demand for skill-based education have accelerated the company’s expansion.
Industry estimates suggest that TeamLease EdTech generates annual revenues of approximately ₹1,200-1,300 crore. Meanwhile, its parent company, TeamLease Services, reported revenue of nearly ₹11,791 crore in FY26. Education experts believe that the growing demand for online degrees and employment-focused learning will further strengthen TeamLease EdTech’s growth trajectory in the coming years.
The Road Ahead
TeamLease EdTech plans to increase its focus on online degree programmes, apprenticeships, enterprise learning, AI-powered education solutions and work-integrated learning models.
The company aims to act as a strong bridge between universities, industries and government institutions to better prepare students for employment. It also seeks to promote an education model in India where learning is directly connected to career opportunities and job readiness.
With India’s digital education and skill development market expanding rapidly, TeamLease EdTech is positioning itself not merely as an edtech company but as a partner throughout the entire journey from education to employment. If this model succeeds at scale, it could play a transformative role in helping millions of Indian students launch successful careers while strengthening the country’s employability ecosystem.
