ACT unveils 2nd edition of 'Welcome Back' initiative

ACT Fibernet, fiber broadband internet service provider (ISP), has announced the 2nd edition of 'Welcome Back' initiative, a programme to encourage and enable individuals to resume work post their career breaks. The initiative is a six-week skilling programme that will focus on corporate fundamentals and alignment of self for work, functional trainings, hands-on experience of working on real time scenarios followed by an assessment and certification. Returning mothers, individuals who took breaks due to personal or health issues, volunteer work, ex-defence personnel, individuals whose families have been impacted due to Covid or individuals who have taken entrepreneurial breaks are all eligible to apply for this programme.

A fixed stipend will be provided to selected candidates, and the initiative will be undertaken across all cities in India for roles in the field of tele-sales, contact centre support, retention teams, among others. Successful candidates will be assigned a buddy and a mentor to make their transition back to the workplace seamless. Shefali Mohapatra, Chief People Officer of the company said: "ACT Fibernet understands that individuals may choose to step out of corporate life for many reasons. Through our programme, we aim to encourage individuals to continue their careers and make a comeback in the corporate world."