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Internshala
Company typePrivate, Employment website
IndustryEdtech, Employment Services, Online Education
FounderSarvesh Agrawal
HeadquartersGurgaon, India
ServicesInternships, Fresher Jobs, Online Trainings and Placement Guarantee Courses
Websiteinternshala.com

Introduction

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Founded in 2010, by Sarvesh Agrawal,[1] an IIT Madras alumnus, Internshala is a career-tech platform helping college students and freshers get the best start to their careers. The platform provides students with their first real-world experience through internships and fresher jobs[2] and skilling in on-demand areas through online trainings and placement guarantee courses in line with its vision of becoming a career super app for college students.

History

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How it all started - 2010[3]

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Sarvesh,[4] founder & CEO, started Internshala[5] as a blog[6] with a mission to bring a culture of meaningful internships in India. And for the first two years, he hired only virtual interns.

This strategic decision not only reflected his forward-thinking approach but also demonstrated his commitment to leveraging technology to pioneer a new era in the internship landscape of India. The early emphasis on virtual internships laid a solid foundation for Internshala's growth and success.

The website launch - 2013[7]

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After building a small team, Internshala then launched their website[8] with just one goal - to equip every student in India with their dream internship. And they did it all for free.

This launch marked a significant milestone in Internshala's journey, as it sought to bridge the gap between students and potential employers, facilitating a culture of experiential learning and skill development[9] across India.

Internshala app[10] launch - 2015

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The next big step could not have been anything other than launching their very own Android app,[11] bringing Internshala in the ‘hands’ of the students.

This development brought Internshala directly into the hands of students, enabling seamless access to internship opportunities[12] and resources on-the-go. This expansion into the mobile app sphere not only increased the platform's reach but also solidified Internshala's position as a leading provider of internship solutions in India.

The beginning of Internshala Trainings - 2016[13]

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After many successful years as an internship platform, their motivation to upskill the students only increased, and that’s when Internshala[14] kickstarted a new journey with Internshala Trainings.[15]

The introduction of Internshala Trainings[16] underscored the platform's unwavering commitment to fostering continuous learning and professional growth among its users, solidifying its position as a career super app for students seeking to excel in their chosen fields.

The launch of Fresher Jobs - 2020[17]

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With Fresher jobs,[18] Internshala embarked on a journey filled with newer challenges, which allowed them to provide bigger & better opportunities to graduates with 0-2 years of experience.

This strategic move opened doors to a plethora of new challenges, enabling Internshala to provide enhanced and more substantial opportunities to fresh graduates entering the workforce.

The launch of Placement Guarantee courses - 2021[19]

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With an insight that more than 90% of the graduates in India start their careers with a job that pays less than 3LPA, Internshala came up with Placement Guarantee courses[20] to help the students start their careers in their dream profiles.

These courses are designed to provide comprehensive training,[21] hands-on experience, and direct placement assistance to students, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel in their chosen fields.

Partnerships

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In August 2016, Telangana's not-for-profit organisation, Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) partnered with Internshala to help students with internship resources and career services.[22]

In September 2016, Team Indus, Google XPRIZE shortlisted entity has partnered with Internshala for college outreach for its initiative, Lab2Moon.[23]

Awards and recognition

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In 2011, the website became a part of NASSCOM 10K Startups.[24] In 2015, Internshala was a finalist in People Matters TechHR 2015 Spotlight Awards under 'Futurism in Recruitment' category.[25]

References

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  1. ^ "Sarvesh Agrawal - Internshala | LinkedIn". in.linkedin.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Jobs: 9771 Job Vacancies & Openings in India | Search Jobs Online".
  3. ^ "Looking for an internship? Online startup Internshala can help". Economic Times.
  4. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarveshagrawal/
  5. ^ "internshala.com". Internshala.
  6. ^ https://blog.internshala.com/
  7. ^ "Top 10 Websites For Students To Find Paid Summer Internships". India.com.
  8. ^ https://internshala.com/
  9. ^ "Internshala Trainings' new brand positioning, 'Career Ki Guarantee,' showcases their outcome-oriented learning experience". CXO Today.
  10. ^ "Internshala Internships & Jobs – Apps on Google Play".
  11. ^ "Internshala Internships & Jobs – Apps on Google Play".
  12. ^ https://internshala.com/
  13. ^ "Internshala Trainings preps students to be more than interns | Advertising".
  14. ^ https://internshala.com/
  15. ^ https://trainings.internshala.com/
  16. ^ https://trainings.internshala.com/
  17. ^ "Jobs: 9771 Job Vacancies & Openings in India | Search Jobs Online".
  18. ^ "Jobs: 9771 Job Vacancies & Openings in India | Search Jobs Online".
  19. ^ https://trainings.internshala.com/
  20. ^ https://trainings.internshala.com/
  21. ^ https://trainings.internshala.com/
  22. ^ Kumar, V Rishi (7 August 2016). "Telangana skills academy, Internshala tie up to support student internship". The Hindu Business Line. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  23. ^ "TEAMINDUS Sparks International Race Can Beer be Brewed on Moon". Businessworld. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  24. ^ "NASSCOM 10k Startups". F6S. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
  25. ^ Kurian, Anu (18 August 2015). "The Spotlight is back with a bang!". People Matters. Retrieved 27 April 2017.
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