UK graduates to train in Infosys campus

Bangalore, Sep 1: Infosys Technologies Ltd today announced that the first group of 25 graduates from the United Kingdom will start their six-month training in its Mysore campus from this week.

These graduates were from leading UK universities, including University of Bath, University College, London, University of Nottingham, University of Surrey, Imperial College and Kings College.

After a four-month educational programme in Mysore, these 'Infoscions' from the UK would be relocated to Infosys Development Centres across India for two months to gain hands-on experience with real projects. Following the successful completion of the six-month orientation programme, they would return to join Infosys offices in the UK.

''I feel very lucky to be part of the first-ever European group to participate in this training,'' said Rick Mellor, who recently graduated from the University of Bath with a BSc (Honours) in Computer Information Systems.

''The opportunities are endless after completing a talent programme such as the one provided by Infosys - gaining real-life experiences and training in India can only make you stronger and better equipped to compete in the global business environment,'' he added.

''This is an exciting time for Infosys in Europe. The Global Talent Programme (GTP) enhances our recruitment efforts and helps attract the best and brightest talent from one of the key countries in which Infosys operates. By joining a global community on the Mysore campus that includes trainees from the US, Australia and Japan, the UK graduates will gain exposure to new ways of thinking and ultimately help Infosys play an even more strategic role for its clients,'' company Head of EMEA B G Srinivas said.

In May 2006, Infosys had announced its pilot plan to recruit graduates from UK varsities as part of an ongoing commitment to create a diversified, global workforce. Infosys first began the GTP for entry-level software engineer positions at top universities in the US. The UK initiative followed a successful implementation of the GTP in the US that was able to recruit 250 graduates to India.

UNI