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Hero Group forays into edtech with Hero Vired
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Hero Vired, led by Akshay Munjal, has partnered with MIT and New York-based Codecademy to develop skill sets of those who have completed schooling.
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Although the Covid-19 pandemic adversely impacted the traditional education sector, it fuelled the growth of and funding for the edtech industry.
Bengaluru:Hero Group has launched a new edtech startup, Hero Vired, aimed at tapping students who have completed schooling.
“India faces a unique employability paradox where there s a shortage of highly skilled professionals, and yet graduates find it difficult to secure suitable jobs due to lack of skill sets that are imperative for the industry,” said Akshay Munjal, founder and chief executive officer of Hero Vired, part of the $5 billion Hero Group.
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