Bengaluru December 26, 2022: Flipkart is strengthening its efforts to provide industry relevant training and skilling opportunities through its Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA). Flipkart had signed an MoU with Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC). More than 50 candidates trained at the Flipkart SCOA have been offered employment opportunities by Flipkart in warehousing and delivery roles in Karnataka.

The job offers were handed over at an event organized by the Government of Karnataka as part of the Good Governance Week, in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr. Basavaraj Bommai and Dr. Ashwath Narayan C, Minister of Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood.

Dr. Ashwath Narayanan, Minister ITBT, Higher education, Skills & Entrepreneurship, applauded Flipkart's dedicated efforts in building a skilled workforce through timely training provided under SCOA to empower the youth and make them industry-ready, thereby, bridging the existing skill gap and contributing to the local economy.

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Flipkart, said that SCOA is enhancing employability and skilling in line with the objectives of the Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation.

About the Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA)

The Flipkart Supply Chain Operations Academy (SCOA) was launched in 2021.

Objective: To provide industry-relevant training and knowledge to the local youth and create a pool of skilled supply chain operations talent. The initiative aims to bridge the skill gap and increase employment opportunities, including for those with disabilities.

Training Program: The program offers holistic training entailing:

15 days of digital classroom training.

45 days of on-the-job apprenticeship at Flipkart supply chain facilities.

Compensation: Qualified candidates for the apprenticeship will be paid a pre-decided stipend.

Delivery: The training is delivered through Flipkart's Learning Management System, an online platform with several courses developed by industry experts.

About the Flipkart Group

The Flipkart Group is one of India's leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Flipkart Health+ and Cleartrip. Flipkart has a registered customer base of more than 450 million, offering over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Flipkart is known for pioneering services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI and easy returns.

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