The global internship program provides
students with enriching experiences, both professionally and
personally
BENGALURU, India ,
Nov. 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a
global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting,
today announced that InStep, the company's flagship global
internship program, has been awarded the title of 'Best Overall
Internship Program' in the 2023 Vault Internship Rankings. This is
the fifth consecutive year that InStep has received this top honor,
which was published by career intelligence organization Vault
Firsthand. This year the internships were conducted for 285 interns
from different academic backgrounds, representing 143 universities
and 34 nationalities.
The rankings are based on responses from over 10,000
participants across 139 programs globally. InStep earned the top
rank in all the subcategories:
- 100 Best Internships
- Best internship for the Tech & Engineering industry
- Best Internship for Compensation, Employment Prospects, Quality
of Assignments, Quality of Life, Real-Life Experience, Overall
Career Development, Networking Opportunities, and Training &
Mentoring
- Best Internship by role for Information Technology, Software
Engineering & Development, Strategy & Business Development,
and Data Analytics
- Best Internship for Overall Diversity, Diversity for women,
Diversity for LGBTQ+ Individuals, and Racial & Ethnic
Diversity
InStep is a global, fully paid, flagship internship program of
Infosys that has been around for over 22 years. It has facilitated
over 3,000 interns representing more than 200 universities and 50
nationalities. InStep provides its interns with the means to work
on real-time projects throughout corporate functions and business
units, including strategic engineering group, artificial
intelligence, cybersecurity, corporate strategy, data analytics,
sustainability, alliances, utilities, financial services, and
marketing. Additionally, the program offers a well-defined career
progression plan - last year over 70 percent of eligible interns
received full-time offers.
Sumit Virmani, Executive Vice
President and Chief Marketing Officer, Infosys, said, "Since
its inception, InStep has strived to nurture young talent and
enable great minds to make use of their skills in real-time by
means of guidance, exposure, and learning. This recognition brings
with it hope for us to continue along our path with even more
enthusiasm. As InStep continues to grow, we aim at providing
interns an environment conducive to growth, the best working
experience, and enabling them to participate in building a better
future for all."
"King's College London is very proud of our partnership with
Infosys, which has spanned several years, and I was delighted to
visit the Infosys Bengaluru campus in April this year alongside
senior colleagues from King's. Over 50 of our students have
completed the Infosys InStep program over the years, providing them
with a truly unique internship experience and fantastic
opportunities for professional and personal development. I'd like
to congratulate Infosys InStep on this brilliant achievement and
wish them many more years of continued excellence," said,
Professor Shitij Kapur, President
and Principal, King's College London.
Professor Garud Iyengar, Senior Vice Dean for Research and
Academic Programs, Columbia Engineering, Columbia University, said, "Infosys and
Columbia Engineering have had an extraordinary relationship driven
by the InStep internship program, an initiative that provides
students with professionally and personally enriching experiences.
Interns in the program are engaged in real-time projects in the
areas of technology like AI, ML, Cybersecurity, UI/UX, and
Metaverse. Students work alongside cross-functional teams with
professionals from diverse backgrounds, gaining industry exposure
that will help them to chart a rewarding career path. We look
forward to many more years of collaboration with Infosys."
Professor Pamela Hinds,
Faculty Director of Stanford Global Engineering Programs,
Stanford University, said, "Infosys
has been an exceptional partner in providing internships for
Stanford engineering students. Our
students report having a life-changing experience. They are
welcomed and integrated into the organization, provided challenging
opportunities in which they can contribute and grow, paired with
mentors who provide guidance but also encourage pushing boundaries,
and exposed to unforgettable cultural experiences. We look forward
to continuing to work with Infosys to provide these enriching
opportunities for our students."
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services
and consulting. Over 300,000 of our people work to amplify human
potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses,
and communities. With over four decades of experience in managing
the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer
clients, in more than 50 countries, as they navigate their digital
transformation powered by the cloud. We enable them with an
AI-powered core, empower the business with agile digital at scale
and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through
the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our
innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a
well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where
diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.
Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY)
can help your enterprise navigate your next.
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