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
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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