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Return-To-Work Programs In India For Ambitious Women Like You!

Women take a break from their careers to devote time to their kids because we still do not have a solid ecosystem to support new mothers, even though things are gradually changing on this front. Other common reasons why they stop working are marriage, caregiving for their family members, or health reasons of their own. But only 58 percent of Indian women are able to rejoin work after a career break.


If you want to get back to work after a break, here’s the ultimate guide to return-to-work programs in India.


Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Career Reboot for Women

Category: Open jobs; Mentorship; Career development

Details: Being a part of this program, you will have access to resources that will support your holistic development. The blend of exclusively curated training, experiential learning boards, and world-class online resources with skill-based mentorship are designed for reboots to ace their tracks.

Minimum time away eligibility: 2 years

Eligibility requirements: Previous experience needed




Industry: Materials

Program Name: Encore

Category: Onboarding; Job opportunity; Career Development

Details: Live business projects for 1 to 6 months, with a designated project sponsor, who will be the participant’s mentor through the process. Flexitime with a set number of core working hours, mutually agreed on by the project sponsor and the Encore participant. Monthly compensation and reimbursement of expenses

Duration: 4 to 24 weeks





Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Rekindle Program

Category: Onboarding; Mentorship; Job opportunity

Details: Onboarding + Mentorship model. Open for specific job roles.

Duration: Open jobs

Minimum time away eligibility: 1 year





Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Returnship program

Category: Mentorship; Job opportunity; Carrer development

Details: Eight weeks of paid training, Benefit eligible, A full-time role, Mentorship, Comprehensive onboarding to include industry-specific training and professional skills development

Duration: 8 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 2 years

Eligibility requirements: "has prior technology-focused experience."


Industry: Banks and Financial Services

Program Name: Reactivate your Career Program

Category: Cohort model; Job opportunity;

Details: Based on finance/tech/operations

Duration: 1 year

Minimum time away eligibility: 2 years

Eligibility requirements: "You may have already worked in the finance sector, the tech sector, or another industry altogether!"




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Genpact Career 2.0

Category: Onboarding

Details: For mid-to-senior-level roles across functions and offers customized work days

Minimum work experience eligibility: 7 years




Industry: Industrial Production

Program Name: Careers 2.0

Category: Onboarding; Job opportunity; Carreer Development

Details: Live business projects across sectors in various divisions of Godrej and its associated companies are offered, varying from 3 to 6 months. They can also be part-time or full-time. Training and support are provided through a guide, who co-owns the project with the returnee. Stipends are also offered depending on the nature and duration of work, previous experience, and educational qualification.

Duration: 12 to 24 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 1 year

Minimum work experience eligibility: 2 years

Eligibility requirements: Post-graduation or relevant equivalent technical qualifications

Not more than 45 years of age





Industry: Banks and Financial Services

Program Name: Returnship

Category: Job opportunity; Career development; Mentorship

Details: Returnship for on-the-job training + mentorship. Possibility of joining full-time post the program

Duration: 12 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 2 years

Minimum work experience eligibility: Undefined

Eligibility requirements: Previously employed women professionals



Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Next Innings

Category: Onboarding; Mentorship; Job opportunity

Details: A structured 6-month on-the job-program that will provide an opportunity to work on Google Cloud products and services, Support from an experienced manager to learn more about Google, Strong mentorship, and a buddy community to navigate the workplace

Duration: 24 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 1 year

Minimum work experience eligibility: 5 years

Eligibility requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Tech Re-entry

Category: Job opportunity; Career Development

Details: This paid returnship offers a unique opportunity to rebuild your skills through an array of well-curated learning programs, on-the-job projects, and access to the latest technologies and multi-disciplinary teams.

Minimum time away eligibility: 2 years




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Relaunch your career

Category: Onboarding; Mentorship; Cohort model

Details: Onboarding + Mentorship + Cohort Model. Framed as a 'Returnship' and mostly for tech roles. Not a fixed program, just opens up for various job positions.

Duration: 16 to 20 weeks




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Home to Office Program

Category: Mentorship; Onboarding; Job opportunity

Details: The key highlights of the program include: Facilitating a seamless transition from a career break to the workplace, Building an environment that supports this transition, Engaging all women with at least two years of work experience and on a six months career break, Identifying eligible candidates for direct contract roles or full-time opportunities, Offering job flexibility with options to join Onsite, Hybrid or Remote across Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Duration: Open jobs

Minimum time away eligibility: 6 months

Minimum work experience eligibility: 2 years




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: The Intuit Again returnship program

Category: Mentorship; Career development; Bootcamps

Details: For technology professionals. Model of mentorship, career devp + boot camps

Duration: 24 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 1 year

Minimum work experience eligibility: 3 years

Eligibility requirements: Any bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering/computer applications




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Springboard

Category: Job opportunity; Mentorship

Details: Returnship for on-the-job training + mentorship. Constant guidance in whatever career they pursue post-program completion.

Duration: 16 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 6 months

Minimum work experience eligibility: 4 years




Industry: Banks and Financial Services

Program Name: Morgan Stanley’s Return to Work

Category: Onboarding; Job opportunity;

Details: During the 12-16 week paid program, participants are placed in businesses that complement their skills and experience. Upon completion of the program, participants may receive an offer of full-time employment.

Duration: 12 to 16 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 1 year






Industry: Technology and Digital; Banks and Financial Services

Program Name: Recharge

Category: Job opportunity; career development;

Details: Training programs + interviews > job placements within PayPal India / 6-week paid program geared toward helping qualified technologists make a smooth transition back into the workforce.

Duration: 6 weeks

Eligibility requirements: Focused on "helping qualified technologists make a smooth transition back into the workforce."




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: Spring Programme

Category: Mentorship; Career development

Details: To enable women who possess over six years of experience to restart their professional journeys, Career mentorship, Upskilling opportunities, Flexible work arrangements, Holistic well-being, Opportunities to create impact

Duration: 24 weeks

Minimum time away eligibility: 1 year

Minimum work experience eligibility: 6 years

Eligibility requirements: Women on a career break, with hands-on experience in Technological (Java/XT/.Net/Program Management/Business Consulting/Quality Assurance) and Non–Technological Skills (HR/Marketing/Finance/Administration)




Industry: Technology and Digital

Program Name: SAP - Stay in Touch

Duration: Open Jobs



Industry: Retail

Program Name: BounceBack

Category: Career Development; Onboarding

Details: 12-16-week program for on-the-job training

Duration: 12 to 16 weeks



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