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Wipro Announces Successful Completion of First Batch of Internship Programme in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa and BANGALORE, India, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Continuous Program to Build IT Talent & Enhance Employability of South
African Nationals
Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing
business of Wipro Ltd. (NYSE: WIT), today announced the completion of the first batch of
its Internship Programme in South Africa and recruitment of 30 successful interns to work
on live IT projects.
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/579804 )
Wipro is focused on localisation of its workforce and is extending the company's
global expertise in IT services to South African nationals. Wipro selected the first batch
of 30 local students from leading South African universities to train under this project
readiness program. These Interns underwent a rigorous training program for 3 months in
Wipro's training centre in Johannesburg. The comprehensive engagement program entailed a
curriculum that has been designed to address IT industry relevant skill sets, especially
in advanced technologies.
"We are proactively exploring emerging markets as a part of our strategy to target
high-growth opportunities. Africa has been one of our most dynamic markets to date and is
a key focus for Wipro", said Saurabh Govil, Senior Vice President, Global Head - Human
Resources, Wipro Technologies. "I am confident that this systematic approach towards
career development will help build the local IT talent."
Shailendra Singh, Business Director of Africa Region, Wipro Technologies said, "We
recognise that enhancing employability of Engineering and Science graduates is a top
priority for both industry and government in South Africa. The program is a mix of
classroom and practical training and will allow students to capitalize on Wipro's global
expertise and proven track record in training and development."
The program saw a zero dropout rate with the first batch of highly motivated students
scoring above 75% in all the assessments. The Project Readiness Program was conducted by a
team of trainers from Wipro's global talent transformation team covering both technical &
behavioural aspects. The Interns are excited and very proud to be part of the Wipro South
Africa family. They have now been deployed in the various projects of Wipro in South
Africa.
About Wipro Technologies
Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is a leading
Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, that delivers solutions to
enable its clients do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business
outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through
Technology" - helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company
recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach
to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro
Technologies has 135,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information,
please visit http://www.wipro.com
Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are
forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to,
risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our
ability to generate and manage growth, intense competition in IT services, our ability to
maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain
highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame
contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our
international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas,
disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and
integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the
success of the companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal
governmental incentives, political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital
or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property, and
general economic conditions affecting our business and industry. Additional risks that
could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at
http://www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written and oral
forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by us
or on our behalf.
Media Contacts:
India:
Dirk Lewis
Wipro Technologies
+91-7760983976
dirk.lewis@wipro.com
South Africa:
Tlalane Tshabalala
Wipro Technologies
+27-110616501
tlalane.tshabalala@wipro.com
UK:
Rahul Kadavakolu
Wipro Technologies
+44-7920205496
rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com
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Wipro Announces Successful Completion of First Batch of Internship Programme in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa and BANGALORE, India, February 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Continuous Program to Build IT Talent & Enhance Employability of South
African Nationals
Wipro Technologies, the Global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing
business of Wipro Ltd. (NYSE: WIT), today announced the completion of the first batch of
its Internship Programme in South Africa and recruitment of 30 successful interns to work
on live IT projects.
(Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/579804 )
Wipro is focused on localisation of its workforce and is extending the company's
global expertise in IT services to South African nationals. Wipro selected the first batch
of 30 local students from leading South African universities to train under this project
readiness program. These Interns underwent a rigorous training program for 3 months in
Wipro's training centre in Johannesburg. The comprehensive engagement program entailed a
curriculum that has been designed to address IT industry relevant skill sets, especially
in advanced technologies.
"We are proactively exploring emerging markets as a part of our strategy to target
high-growth opportunities. Africa has been one of our most dynamic markets to date and is
a key focus for Wipro", said Saurabh Govil, Senior Vice President, Global Head - Human
Resources, Wipro Technologies. "I am confident that this systematic approach towards
career development will help build the local IT talent."
Shailendra Singh, Business Director of Africa Region, Wipro Technologies said, "We
recognise that enhancing employability of Engineering and Science graduates is a top
priority for both industry and government in South Africa. The program is a mix of
classroom and practical training and will allow students to capitalize on Wipro's global
expertise and proven track record in training and development."
The program saw a zero dropout rate with the first batch of highly motivated students
scoring above 75% in all the assessments. The Project Readiness Program was conducted by a
team of trainers from Wipro's global talent transformation team covering both technical &
behavioural aspects. The Interns are excited and very proud to be part of the Wipro South
Africa family. They have now been deployed in the various projects of Wipro in South
Africa.
About Wipro Technologies
Wipro Technologies, the global IT business of Wipro Limited (NYSE:WIT) is a leading
Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company, that delivers solutions to
enable its clients do business better. Wipro Technologies delivers winning business
outcomes through its deep industry experience and a 360 degree view of "Business through
Technology" - helping clients create successful and adaptive businesses. A company
recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a practitioner's approach
to delivering innovation and an organization wide commitment to sustainability, Wipro
Technologies has 135,000 employees and clients across 54 countries. For more information,
please visit http://www.wipro.com
Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements
Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are
forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to,
risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in our earnings, revenue and profits, our
ability to generate and manage growth, intense competition in IT services, our ability to
maintain our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to attract and retain
highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame
contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our
international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas,
disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and
integrate potential acquisitions, liability for damages on our service contracts, the
success of the companies in which we make strategic investments, withdrawal of fiscal
governmental incentives, political instability, war, legal restrictions on raising capital
or acquiring companies outside India, unauthorized use of our intellectual property, and
general economic conditions affecting our business and industry. Additional risks that
could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our filings with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings are available at
http://www.sec.gov. We may, from time to time, make additional written and oral
forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by us
or on our behalf.
Media Contacts:
India:
Dirk Lewis
Wipro Technologies
+91-7760983976
dirk.lewis@wipro.com
South Africa:
Tlalane Tshabalala
Wipro Technologies
+27-110616501
tlalane.tshabalala@wipro.com
UK:
Rahul Kadavakolu
Wipro Technologies
+44-7920205496
rahul.kadavakolu@wipro.com
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/579804
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