Company Background

A leading global IT services and consulting firm set out to ensure its campus hires were job-ready before their official start date. By investing in targeted, role-specific digital skills training, the company aimed to deploy new talent faster into live projects, reduce onboarding lag, and generate significant cost savings.

Recognizing the competitive advantage of a skilled junior workforce, the company designed its approach to emphasize practical, project-based learning over generic, off-the-shelf corporate training. This ensured that new hires could immediately contribute to high-impact initiatives from day one.

Objective

The initiative aimed to close the skills gap between academic knowledge and industry-ready capabilities in newly hired graduates.

The goal was to deliver intensive, role-aligned training that could be measured for effectiveness and optimized for speed-to-deployment, helping the organization meet client demands without extended ramp-up periods.

  • Prepare campus hires for roles in Full Stack Java, .NET Development, Automation Testing, and Data Engineering
  • Implement a robust evaluation process to assess technical readiness before deployment
  • Improve deployment timelines to maximize return on investment for hiring

Simplilearn Solution

To address these needs, Simplilearn designed and delivered high-impact, live instructor-led bootcamps tailored to the company's specific role requirements.

The curriculum blended practical exercises, industry-relevant projects, and integrated labs to give learners hands-on experience with real-world tools. Additionally, a strong monitoring and evaluation framework ensured skill acquisition could be tracked and verified before graduates were assigned to client projects.

  • Conducted role-specific bootcamps for Full Stack Java, .NET, Automation Testing, and Data Engineering
  • Incorporated multiple real-industry projects and labs to simulate workplace scenarios
  • Deployed a structured evaluation system to measure progress and job readiness

Learning Outcomes

  • The program rapidly scaled from 3,000 learners in 2021 to over 5,000 participants within just six months of launch
  • More than 30 batches were conducted, delivering consistent learning experiences across all cohorts
  • The program achieved an average learner rating of 4.5/5, reflecting strong satisfaction with the training experience
  • A 98% program completion rate ensured the vast majority of learners met job-readiness standards before deployment

Conclusion

This new-hire onboarding program proved that with the right partner and curriculum design, companies can dramatically reduce the gap between hiring and productive deployment. The targeted, role-specific approach ensured that fresh graduates could contribute effectively from their first day on the job.

Simplilearn’s corporate training solution played a key role in this success by offering live, hands-on programs that mirror real-world work environments. With role-based learning paths, integrated projects, and robust assessments, Simplilearn enables enterprises to onboard new hires faster, more effectively, and with measurable results.

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