Wadhwani Foundation
Bridging Job-Ready Talent with the Right Employers
Wadhwani Job Connect connects skilled, job-ready learners with employers actively hiring — through industry partnerships, placement support and local hiring ecosystems across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities.
Improving employment outcomes and accelerating successful career starts.
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Pan India
cost to job seekers and employers
Access a ready pipeline of skilled, job-ready talent and build stronger, more efficient hiring pathways.
Employers can:
- Access a pipeline of skilled, job-ready candidates
- Hire faster through curated, verified candidate shortlists
- Reduce hiring costs with localized talent pools across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities
- Partner on campus and community hiring drives
- Build long-term talent pipelines through skilling partnerships
Move from job-ready to job-placed with employer connections built around your skills.
Job Seekers can:
- Get discovered by verified employer partners
- Access job opportunities across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities
- Showcase your Skill Certificate and readiness scorecard to recruiters
- Receive placement support through your job search journey
- Earn a Skill Certificate on completing JobReady or JobRise and get access to Top Recruiters through Job Connect
- Learn in your own language, at your own pace, alongside job search preparation
About Wadhwani Job Connect
For Job-Ready Learners, Connecting Skills to Opportunity
Wadhwani Job Connect is implemented in India by Skills Development Network (SDN), an independent, non-profit organization in the global Wadhwani Foundation ecosystem. SDN advances workforce skilling, employability, and job creation across India through AI-powered learning, employer partnerships, and career readiness programs.
Job Connect is for job-ready learners, connecting skilled talent with employers through industry partnerships, placement support and local hiring ecosystems across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, improving employment outcomes and accelerating successful career starts.
Our Purpose
Skills Open Doors. Job Connect Helps You Walk Through Them.
Getting job-ready is only half the journey — finding the right opportunity is the other half. Wadhwani Job Connect bridges that gap for learners who have completed JobReady or JobRise, connecting them with employers actively hiring through structured placement support and local hiring ecosystems.
How Job Connect Works
A Simple Path from Job-Ready to Job-Placed
AI-Enabled Platform Support
Guided Support Through Your Job Search
Wadhwani Job Connect is powered by the Wadhwani Skills platform, delivering personalized learning, career guidance and AI-powered assistance to help learners prepare for employment and grow throughout their careers.
My Interview Coach
Generates role-based interview questions, supports practice, and provides feedback to improve interview readiness.
Job Connect
Guides learners through job search planning, opportunity identification, applications, interviews, and follow-ups.
Hunar Ki Udaan — Learner Stories
Real Journeys, Real Impact
Hear directly from learners placed through Job Connect, showcasing how they moved from job-ready to job-placed.
Who Should Apply
Built for Job-Ready Learners and Hiring Employers
Job Seekers
- Completed JobReady or JobRise, or hold equivalent workplace-readiness skills
- Actively looking for entry-level or early-career opportunities
- Open to opportunities across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities
Employers and HR Teams
- Looking to hire skilled, job-ready entry-level talent
- Want to build long-term, localized hiring pipelines
- Interested in campus or community hiring partnerships
IGNITE JOURNEY
How to Get Started
Build the Bridge from Job-Ready to Job-Placed
Partner with Wadhwani Job Connect to hire skilled, job-ready talent — or sign up to get connected with employers actively hiring.
FAQ
Questions, answered directly
Is Job Connect free?
Yes. Job Connect is available at no cost to job seekers and partner institutions.
Who can join Job Connect?
Job Connect is designed for job-ready learners, including those who have completed JobReady or JobRise, and for employers looking to hire entry-level talent.
Which cities does Job Connect cover?
Job Connect connects learners and employers across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities in India.
How does Job Connect help employers?
Employers get access to a pipeline of skilled, job-ready candidates, curated shortlists, and support for campus and community hiring drives.
Who implements Job Connect in India?
Wadhwani Job Connect is implemented in India by Skills Development Network (SDN), an independent, non-profit organization in the global Wadhwani Foundation ecosystem. SDN advances workforce skilling, employability, and job creation across India through AI-powered learning, employer partnerships, and career readiness programs.
What is the connection between SDN and Wadhwani Foundation?
Skills Development Network (SDN) is an independent, non-profit organization in the global Wadhwani Foundation ecosystem, advancing workforce skilling, employability, and job creation across India. It receives philanthropic funding from the Wadhwani Operating Foundation (WOF).