Randstad US Honored for Best Work-Based Learning Program in US Staffing and Recruiting Industry
Randstad Is Committed to Skilling Workers Across All Industries
Randstad US, headquartered in Atlanta, announced that the company received a 2021 American Staffing Association Elevate Award. This national awards program recognizes the most innovative and effective work-based learning programs to train, upskill, and reskill temporary and contract employees.
Randstad was honored for its program that offers free educational courses to talent working in STEM roles in partnership with Udemy. The partnership focuses on providing access to skills needed in line with the most in demand jobs primarily in the technology and engineering sectors.
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“At Randstad, we understand the importance of equipping American workers with skills in in-demand sectors,” said Karen Fichuk, CEO of Randstad North American and Randstad N.V. executive board member. “Our partnership with Udemy empowers those in our network of talent to grow their skills to help them adapt to the ever changing needs of employers with high demand roles.”
More than 1,600 individuals in Randstad’s network of talent have acquired new skills through this partnership, spending an average of 13.5 hours on courses. Participants have taken 22,000 hours of skilling content in more than 1,900 courses.
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The partnership offers courses that span in-demand business skills, personal development and soft skills, as well as exam prep. Courses include learning paths for focus areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data science, robotics & engineering mechanics.
“We are honored to be recognized in an area that is core to our mission: ensuring individuals have the skills necessary to future proof their current and future careers,” said Jennifer Seith, senior vice president of product strategy and innovation at Randstad.
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