Pune: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has announced a partnership with World Education Services (WES) to enhance the global mobility of students and professionals from India.
This collaboration aims to streamline the verification and transfer of digital academic credentials from Indian educational institutions and boards to WES, ensuring a secure and efficient process.
Esther T. Benjamin, CEO and Executive Director of WES, highlighted the importance of this partnership in WES's ongoing mission to support global mobility and economic advancement.
“NSDC and WES are united in their mission to empower the younger generation through education, economic advancement, and social inclusion. This new partnership enhances WES’s ability to provide even better support to the people and organizations we serve.
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary at WES, we know that India will be an important part of our global future, and it is an important part of the future of our organization. Through this partnership and others, we will be able to broaden and deepen our impact as we seek to support global mobility and advance opportunity in India and beyond,” said Benjamin.
The collaboration leverages blockchain technology, ensuring a secure and transparent method for sharing information. This advancement not only strengthens document security but also significantly reduces the risk of fraud.
The partnership marks a pivotal milestone for WES in its mission to uphold the trust and authenticity of academic credentials while facilitating the global mobility of students and immigrants.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing its transformative potential.
"At NSDC, we are committed to leveraging innovative technologies to enhance the credibility and efficiency of academic credential mobility. This partnership with World Education Services marks a significant step forward in our mission to facilitate global mobility for Indian students and professionals.
By reducing application processing times from 5-6 weeks to merely one week in most cases, we are streamlining the verification process and ensuring secure, swift transfer of verified academic records.
This collaboration not only eases administrative burdens but also strengthens the foundation of trust and transparency in academic qualifications," said Tiwari.
The partnership between NSDC and WES is set to provide real-time, comprehensive support to applicants, issuing institutions, and recipients, empowering individuals with seamless access to global educational and professional opportunities.
