Q1. What is HCL TechBee Program?
HCL TechBee – Early Career Program is an exclusive assured-job program that prepares class XII / Intermediate completed students for full-time jobs, by equipping them with the right professional and technical skills. Candidates undergo 12-month training for entry-level IT jobs. On successful completion of training, candidates are inducted as full-time employees at HCL Technologies. While working, candidates pursue higher education with course options from BITS, Pilani or SASTRA University. TechBee enables students to learn and earn, right after school and transforms them into financially independent IT professionals.
Q2. What stream will the candidates receive? Will the candidate get to choose the stream he/she wants to pursue?
The below streams are offered:
- Software Engineering: Candidates learn about the processes associated with Software development.
- Product engineering: Candidates learn about the technologies and topics related to Circuit Design, Embedded System and Testing.
- Mechanical Engineering: Candidates learn about mechanical design and tools (like CAD) for mechanical domains.
- Support Engineering: Key aspects of application and infrastructure support are covered in this course.
Based on the candidate’s performance in the initial months, he/she will be tagged to a specific stream. It is the prerogative of HCL TSS to choose the right stream for the candidates. However, the candidate’s background, interests will be taken into consideration.
Q3. What training will the candidate undergo in these 12 months?
During the 12-month period, the candidates undergo,
- Foundation Training Program – Technical Foundation Training to ensure
candidates are prepared for technology/domain training. - Technology / Domain Training –Stream specific training to ensure that all
tasks pertaining to a role can be performed. - On the job training –The candidates will work OJT for 3 to 6 months working in
live projects to gain exposure with the client environment and become job
ready.
Q4. Does HCL provide the course material?
Yes, candidates will receive all the study materials for the training program. They also have access to best-in-class Learning Management System, an online system, that fosters learning with peer-based discussions, online assessments, assignments and case-based submissions.
Q5. Where will the candidates be trained?
All the classroom training sessions will be conducted at assigned training centers for the location. The training for the program is currently available at Noida, Lucknow, Nagpur, Chennai, Hyderabad, Madurai and Vijayawada. Students can avail hostel facilities wherever applicable and available while pursuing the program, although it is not mandatory to avail hostel services.
Q6. What kind of jobs do the candidates get after this program?
Candidates will be placed in IT engineer job – development / testing/support roles. For some role’s night shifts may be applicable.
Q7. Is the job at HCL Technologies guaranteed upon enrolment to the program?
The job that HCL Technologies offers is solely dependent on the successful completion of this training program. On successful completion, HCL Technologies assures that a suitable job is offered to the candidate.
Q8. Can HCL TechBee completion certificate be used to apply for jobs outside?
The course is designed keeping in mind the skills required for a person working at HCL Technologies. HCL Technologies is a globally reputed company; the standards set are at par with industry standards. Hence, the candidate is capable of performing roles in other companies. However, the recognition of the HCL TechBee completion certificate and the job offered is prerogative of other companies.