In a groundbreaking move to address the growing demand for skilled blue-collar workers in global healthcare sectors, Mayank Kumar, the co-founder of Upgrad, and Ayush Mathur, formerly of OYO, have launched BorderPlus, a new platform aimed at connecting Indian workers with high-demand international job opportunities.
The primary focus of BorderPlus is on Germany, where a significant shortage of healthcare professionals has created a unique opportunity for skilled workers from India. As the platform grows, the founder’s plan to expand its offerings to other sectors and global regions, aiming to bridge the widening skill and opportunity gap for India’s young workforce.
BorderPlus is designed to streamline the international recruitment process, simplifying access to well-paying jobs in countries with labor shortages, especially in healthcare. The platform will serve as an essential link, connecting qualified blue-collar workers in India with potential employers abroad, while offering them support and training to meet international standards.
Training Centers in Pune and Mumbai
To ensure workers are prepared for their roles, BorderPlus has partnered with training centers in Pune and Mumbai, where candidates will undergo specialized training that is tailored to the needs of the international healthcare industry. These centers will focus on equipping workers with the necessary skills and certifications required for jobs in hospitals, elderly care facilities, and other medical sectors abroad.
With a mission to close the opportunity gap for India’s youth, the platform aims to open doors for workers who may have otherwise lacked access to such opportunities. By leveraging digital tools, BorderPlus seeks to not only provide career pathways but also improve the quality of life for many blue-collar workers in India, offering them a chance to work in established and well-paying sectors abroad.
The launch of BorderPlus is expected to disrupt the current recruitment landscape by offering an efficient, transparent, and tech-driven solution to international job placement for blue-collar workers. Both Kumar and Mathur expressed excitement about the potential to empower India’s workforce with globally competitive skills, particularly in a time when demand for healthcare professionals is rapidly growing worldwide.
As BorderPlus continues its efforts to expand and innovate, it is poised to make a significant impact on both India’s workforce and the global labor market, setting the stage for a new era of cross-border employment in emerging industries.
