Telecom sector to ramp up absorption of apprentices into permanent roles

Mumbai: Absorption of apprentices into the permanent workforce in the telecom sector is expected to grow from around 20% currently to nearly 30% in the coming year as companies invest in building a skilled workforce to meet 5G resource requirements, staffing experts said.

Building a workforce using apprenticeships could be an effective way to not only create a pool of talent catering to the company’s specific needs, but also drive cost efficiencies in the long run, they added.

“The sentiment for hiring apprentices has undergone a significant improvement in the last year across industries. Over 80% of telecom players are looking for apprentices across the country including the three private players,” said Sachin Alug, chief executive, NLB Services, a staffing firm.