Knowledge Horizon inks MoU with Rajasthan

Knowledge Horizon, a strategic business unit (SBU) of New Horizons India Ltd, which is a joint venture between New Horizons Worldwide Inc and the Shriram Group, on Wednesday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Rajasthan to deliver 'Skills for Work' to about 40,000 students across eight colleges in Rajasthan.

One each in Bikaner, Churu, Dausa, Alwar, Sihori, Jhunjhunu, Pali and Jhalawar. This is a joint endeavour by the government of Rajasthan and Knowledge Horizon to equip students with a set of skills to make them industry ready as well integrate employment exploration and preparation skills with personal self-investigation and development.

"Industry reports clearly indicate poor employlable skills of the students that colleges are churning out, which means there is a huge gap between what the industry expects and what the students possess," said Bhaskar Reddy K, assistant vice-president, Knowledge Horizon, while talking about the nature of engagement with the government of Rajasthan.

"Through the 'Skills for Work' programme Knowledge Horizon will systematically provide them enhanced skills so as to assist them meet the industry needs better," He added.