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As more and more women and professionals take career breaks for personal reasons, the need for career restart programs or returnship programs is on the rise. In India, several companies are stepping up to help these individuals restart their careers with programs that provide training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

These programs not only benefit individuals but also help companies access a diverse talent pool and bridge the gender gap in the workforce.

In India, there are several companies that offer returnship programs. Here are a few:

1. Amazon India - The Amazon Rekindle program is designed to help women who have taken a break from their careers to re-enter the workforce. The program provides a 16-week paid internship with the possibility of a full-time job offer at the end of the program.

https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/rekindle

2. Goldman Sachs India - Goldman Sachs' Returnship program is designed to help individuals who have taken a break from their careers for at least two years to restart their careers. The program provides a 12-week paid internship with the possibility of a full-time job offer at the end of the program.

https://www.goldmansachs.com/worldwide/india/careers/india-returnship.html

3. Deloitte India - Deloitte's Encore program is a 16 week program that is designed to help individuals who have taken a career break for at least two years to restart their careers. The program provides a six-month paid internship with the possibility of a full-time job offer at the end of the program.

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-encore-program.html

4. SAP India - SAP's Career Restart program is designed to help women who have taken a break from their careers for at least two years to restart their careers. The program provides a three-month paid internship with the possibility of a full-time job offer at the end of the program.

https://jobs.sap.com/go/SAP-Returnship-Program/5365101/

5. IBM India- IBM's Career Restart program is designed to help individuals who have taken a break from their careers for more than two years to restart their careers. The program provides a 12-month paid internship with the possibility of a full-time job offer at the end of the program.

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/jobs/return-to-the-workforce-with-the-ibm-tech-re-entry-program/

6. Barclays India - Barclays' returnship program Encore is a flagship diversity and citizenship program which helps individuals who have taken a career break prepare to re-enter the workforce. Encore provides returners with the opportunity to refresh their skills through leadership and development training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a paid working role for the programme duration. Subject to performance and feedback throughout the program, qualified candidates may be offered permanent roles at Barclays.

https://search.jobs.barclays/return-to-work

Conclusion

Returnship programs are a win-win for both individuals and companies. They provide a way for professionals to restart their careers after a break and help companies access a diverse talent pool. We hope this newsletter has shed light on some of the companies in India that offer returnship programs and has inspired more companies to adopt such programs in the future.

In addition to the companies we've highlighted, we also provide career support and opportunities to women, through returnship programs.

We have programs like:

1.Rehire program is designed to help people get jobs back who have been impacted due to mass layoffs.

Register here -https://qween.in/get_hired/

2. Women Return in Tech (WRIT) program in association with TNS India Foundation to support skilled woman who want to make a transition back into the workforce. As part of this program the resumes are invited from enthusiastic and talented workforce:

a. Currently who are on a career break.

b. Who are looking to get back to their careers.

Register here -https://qween.in/returnintech/

Let's work together to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce in India.