Is training for freshers that necessary

When we talk about training the first one which jumps out is the training given to fresher’s when they are joining an organization. Organizations spend a lot of time with some spending 18 months in training. Even if it’s a technical training how much can a person learn in a class room or even in a simulated place?

At the time we are questioning about whole education system and how there is a lack of employability we have to also question do these kinds of training do any value addition for a person who has been stuck with the bookish knowledge for 20 years can a training program of months in a classroom change it ?

Simulation is a great tool for training but can it replace the real one? I am sorry to say no the only way people will learn is by first ensuring they understand the business and for that they have to be on work to learn on that!

I believe that on the job training can provide an answer but not the final answer

In the recent NHRD meet I heard about a great practice at a great organization like the Marriott Hotels the CEO had originally joined in the Organization as a watchman and worked his way up which will be a sign for people to follow

Training for fresher’s especially technical is not something I personally believe on we have to let these people see how system works on their own ask people to take responsibility and that will only ensure a stronger work force. We cannot spoon feed them they should have the drive within them to perform

Thanks to my good friend and budding actuarial professional C.K.Varadarajan for the inputs

Cheers

Arvind