ICICI Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Academy of Banking and Insurance to expand the horizons of learning by offering specialized banking and insurance skill sets to graduates. The MoU was signed by Mr. K. V. Kamath, Managing Director & CEO, ICICI Bank and Dr. Ramdas M Pai, Chairman, Manipal Education & Medical Group.

The ICICI Manipal Academy will expand the pool of industry ready resources and provide inclusive employment opportunity to capable, young graduates.  The training offered by the academy will make a difference to the customers by ushering in first day first hour productivity. As a part of the course ICICI Group recently announced the “Probationary Officer Programme”, a first of its kind, nation wide initiative to attract bright graduates to pursue a career in banking and financial services. The one year residential program is aimed to acculturize the students into ICICI Group ethos and work ethics. Post the training the students will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Insurance and absorbed in managerial position at ICICI group. The initiative has received an encouraging response from students across the country.

Speaking at the occasion Mr. K. V. Kamath, Managing Director & CEO, ICICI Bank, said, “To fulfill India's global aspiration and sustain the growth trajectory its imperative that industry invests in preparing industry- ready talent. A high proportion of highly capable and able Indians have no means to quality specialized education and are hence excluded from employment with top brands in the country. This initiative of ours with Manipal endeavors to fulfill the dreams of many such young Indians and also to expand the industry ready talent pool to deliver high quality customer experience. “

Speaking at the occasion Dr.Ramdas M Pai Chairman, Manipal Education & Medical Group said, “For all of us at Manipal Education this event is an affirmation of both our values and vision, and the trust that ICICI has chosen to place on us. One of the prime drivers of the Indian economic growth engine is the services sector. I am truly glad that we at Manipal Education are getting this significant opportunity to play a role in accelerating the growth of the banking and insurance industry through its undisputed leader – ICICI Group.” 

Sourced From: Brand Comm