World Education Services and National Skill Development Corporation
Partner On
Enhancing Digital Verification of Academic Records from India
Mumbai: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and World Education Services (WES) have partnered to streamline the verification and transfer of digital academic credentials from Indian education institutions and boards to WES.
"NSDC and WES are united in their mission to empower the younggeneration through education, economic advancement and social inclusion. This new partnership enhances WES’s ability to provide even better support to the people and organizations we serve. As we celebrate our 50thanniversary at WES, we know that India will be an important part of our global future, and it is an important part of the future of our organization. Through this partnership and others, we will be able broaden and deepen our impact as we seek to support global mobility and advance opportunity in India and beyond." said Esther T. Benjamin, CEO and Executive Director of WES.
The partnership will provide real-time and comprehensive support to applicants and issuing institutions and recipients.By leveraging blockchain technology, NSDC ensures a secure and transparent method of sharing information, significantly enhancing document security and minimizing the risk of fraud. This partnership represents another important milestone for WES towards increasing the global mobility of students and immigrants while upholding the TRUST and authenticity of academic credentials.
Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD NSDC International, also expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating "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 marks a significant step forward in our mission to facilitate global mobility for Indian students and professionals.By reducing application processing times from 5-6 weeks to merely one week in most cases, we are streamlining the verification process and ensuring secure, swift transfer of verified academic records. This collaboration not only eases administrative burdens but also strengthens the foundation of trust and transparency in academic qualifications. We are excited about the transformative potential of this collaboration and look forward to empowering countless individuals to achieve their educational and professionalgoals worldwide."
Together, NSDC and WES are committed to empowering individuals with seamless access to global educational and professional opportunities, fostering a future of trust, transparency, and success.
About WES
World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, WES partners with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change.
About NSDC
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is a not-for-profit public limited company set up by Ministry of Finance in India. NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions. Further, the organization provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives. NSDC acts as a catalyst in skill development by providing funding to enterprises, companies and organizations that provide skill training.
