Hyderabad – WILP (Work Integrated Learning Programmes) at BITS Pilani today celebrated a key milestone in its strong partnership with HCLTech: the graduation of 250 professionals from HCLTech’s TechBee early career program. These graduates successfully completed the B.Sc. Design and Computing program, showing how academic learning and real-world skills come together. The ceremony, held at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus, brought together leaders from both HCL Tech and BITS Pilani, marking a key moment in their work to develop future talent.
This achievement highlights the impact of HCLTech’s unique TechBee program that helps young students to pursue a career immediately after 10+2 and get higher education opportunity at the same time. These young professionals undergo the 4 years B.Sc. program while working on real projects at HCL Tech. This model ensures participants gain both industry skills and academic degrees, giving them the confidence and knowledge to succeed in the fast-changing digital world.
“Our collaboration with BITS Pilani WILP has been instrumental in shaping the TechBee journey, uniting academic excellence with workplace relevance,” stated Pavan Vadapalli, CVP and Global Head, Digital Business Services, HCL Tech. “We’ve witnessed TechBees evolve into innovators and problem-solvers, powered by the unique synergy between HCL Tech’s industry exposure and BITS WILP’s rigorous curriculum, cultivating talent prepared to lead future innovation and growth.”
Also speaking at the occasion, Prof. G. Sundar, Director, WILP & Industry Engagement, BITS Pilani said, “Our WILP programs enable professionals to advance their education while contributing at work, a vision powerfully reflected in our collaboration with HCL Tech. The TechBee graduates exemplify how this blend of academic rigor and industry exposure builds relevant, future-focused capabilities, reinforcing our commitment to nurturing leaders who drive innovation across multiple sectors.”
Addressing the graduating students, Ashok Sahu, COO, WILP, BITS Pilani, commented, “Through the duration of this program, you have practiced learning and applying it at the workplace. Take this habit of lifelong learning to take on new challenges and advance in your careers.”
Graduates too shared how the program boosted their confidence, opened growth opportunities, and helped them contribute more to their work at HCL Tech. The event ended with degrees awarded and academic achievements recognized, marking a proud moment for the TechBee program.
Senior leadership from HCLTech who graced the ceremony with their presence – Kishore Karnam, VP, Digital Business Services; Mr. Bhavaraju Subbarao, Functional Head – TSS; Caleb Andrews John, Head of TechBee Cadre Management Team; Mr. Subramanya Prasad Vellala, Associate Vice President – Digital Business Services
