Axis Bank launches young bankers program

KOLKATA: Axis Bank in association with Manipal Global Education Services ( MaGE) has launched the 'Young Bankers' Program, an initiative to attract young graduates to a career in banking with Axis Bank.

This one-year full-time residential programme to be conducted at Manipal University Bangalore campus will impart knowledge and skills in banking, etiquette and grooming, enhanced communication skills and other soft skills.

Upon successful completion of the program, the students will be awarded a post-graduate diploma in banking services by Manipal University and will be absorbed in the assistant manager grade by Axis Bank.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Dahiya, president, HR, Axis Bank said, "This programme is aimed at equipping graduate students with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in banking with Axis Bank."

Manipal Global Education Services president - distributed learning V Sivaramakrishnan said: "Our aim is to provide quality education and training with strong industry connect and this MoU reflects that. We are sure this association will pave the way for many active collaborative engagements that will benefit the BFSI industry."

The program includes classroom sessions of nine months split into three trimesters followed by an internship of 3 months at any Axis Bank branch/office across the country. The bank will provide financial support to the students during the one-year period.

Source: EconomicTimes