CHENNAI — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, plans to offer its TechBee Early Career Program to high school graduates in Chennai and give them the opportunity to build careers in the technology industry.
TechBee is a transformative initiative designed for high school graduates. It offers a unique ‘earn while you learn’ model that blends hands-on technology training with access to higher education. The program equips students with industry-relevant skills and enables them to pursue academic advancement, laying the foundation for global careers in technology.
The program is set to introduce specialized tracks in Generative AI and Cybersecurity, developed in collaboration with premier educational institutions. These initiatives are designed to expand access to high-quality technology careers across India. TechBee graduates are already making impactful contributions in advanced areas like AI and cloud computing, serving HCLTech’s Fortune 500 clients. With stipends provided early in the training journey, participants can begin supporting their families within just a few months of joining.
“TechBee is more than a skilling initiative—it’s a launchpad for ambitious youth to build meaningful careers in tech,” said Subbaraman B, Senior Vice President, HCLTech. “Strategic partnerships with institutions such as BITS Pilani, IIT Guwahati, Sastra University, Amity University Online, IIIT Kottayam and IIM Sirmaur allow trainees to pursue higher education locally, reducing relocation costs and fostering financial independence.”
TechBee continues to serve as a strong catalyst for inclusion, attracting a diverse group of participants, including a significant number of first-generation learners and women, well above industry benchmarks. The program is closely aligned with state government initiatives and supports the vision of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
