Paytm Mall launches industry-focused learning programme for college students

Paytm Mall, owned by Paytm Ecommerce Pvt. Ltd has launched a nation-wide programme- Campus Icon to offer industry-focused learning to college students. The six-week programme is not just aimed at skill enhancement but will also see Paytm Mall leadership mentoring students on critical real-world techniques related to product, marketing, design among others via seminars and training material.

Top performers of the programme would be awarded internships and full-time job offers as they get an opportunity to work closely with the Paytm Mall core team in India.

“Our initiative will provide a unique opportunity to college-goers to harness their skills from a young age and showcase their talent. Becoming innovative thinkers and developing creative solutions will help them achieve a stronger sense of leadership and adapt to the changing demands of the new-age workplace. This would also spark an entrepreneurial spirit among students as they develop a wide range of skills spanning multiple disciplines,” said  Amit Sinha, Chief Operating Officer, Paytm Mall.

The initiative will see Paytm Mall reaching out to over 10,000 students reaching out to over 10,000 students and inviting applications from across colleges. Interested students can log in here and file their nominations till July 31, 2017.

Paytm recently de-merged its e-commerce business into a separate entity by the name of Paytm Mall to address India’s large online retail opportunity.