Early Start For Careers in Telecom Industry

Vol.2  No.2

Year: 2013

 
Issue: Feb-Apr

Title : Early Start For Careers in Telecom Industry

Author Name : Rishi Kappal 

Synopsis :

The Indian Telecom Sector is expected to generate revenue of ` 378,000 crores (2010 to 2016)[1],putting it on a growth trajectory. Of this revenue, the Indian handsets industry will be anywhere between ` 30,000 to ` 35,000cr which is 10-12% of the total telecom revenue[2]. The Indian Telecom Sector remains a significant contributor to GDP and employs close to 10Million people (3 million directly and 7 million indirectly)[3]. Over the next decade, this sector is expected to double the employment of people and hence make it one of the most lucrative industries to aspire for a successful career. Indian telecom employment will be on a continuous rise. However, the Indian education system doesn't provide for a telecom led vocational skill and hence the need for students to start early for a career in telecom. The DGET (Director General of Employment and Training) has already released basis operating standards for skill development initiatives targeting Telecom Sector[4] and is being furthered by TSSC (Telecom Sector Skills Council). This paper will provide insights about the elements of telecom ecosystem that in turn opens up multiple career opportunities and the capabilities required for a career in individual telecom ecosystem element.