NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — World Education Services (WES) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) have partnered to streamline the verification and transfer of digital academic credentials from Indian educational institutions and other academic and regulatory bodies to WES.
“NSDC and WES share the same mission of empowering people through education, economic advancement and social inclusion,” said Esther Benjamin, CEO and Managing Director of WES. “As we celebrate WES’s 50th anniversary and look to the future, this partnership strengthens our ability to support people and organizations, with India playing a critical role in advancing global mobility. Together, we will expand our impact and advance opportunity and inclusion.”
The partnership will provide comprehensive real-time support and coordination with Indian graduates, degree-granting institutions and credential evaluation report recipient organizations. By leveraging blockchain technology, NSDC will ensure a secure and transparent method of information sharing, significantly improving document security and minimizing the risk of fraud. This partnership marks another important milestone for WES as it looks to support global student and immigrant mobility while maintaining the trust and authenticity of academic credentials.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and Managing Director, NSDC International, a subsidiary, also expressed his excitement about the partnership. “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 is a significant step forward in our mission to facilitate global mobility of Indian students and professionals by streamlining the verification process and ensuring secure and speedy transfer of verified academic credentials. This collaboration not only reduces administrative burdens but also strengthens the foundation of trust and transparency in academic credentials. We are excited about the transformative potential of this collaboration and look forward to helping countless people achieve their educational and professional goals worldwide.”
Together, WES and NSDC are committed to providing academically qualified individuals from India with seamless access to international educational and professional opportunities, enabling them to succeed in their academic and professional journeys and beyond.
About WES
World Education Services is a nonprofit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social integration of immigrants, refugees, and international students. From assessing academic credentials to designing policies and programs to providing philanthropic funding, WES partners with a variety of organizations, leaders, and networks to advance individuals and drive systems change.
About NSDC
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company established by the Ministry of Finance of India. The objective of the NSDC is to promote skill development by catalyzing the establishment of large, high-quality and for-profit vocational training institutions. In addition, the organization provides funds for building scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives. The NSDC acts as a catalyst for skill development by providing funds to companies, firms and organizations that provide vocational training.
contact person
WES: Jessica Cheng, Enterprise Communications Manager
T: +1.437.886.8325 E: [email protected]
NSDC: Sumit Singh, Deputy Director General
T: 901.595.7238 E: [email protected]
