Infosys lays off 240 trainees after assessment, offers upskilling programmes

Infosys has terminated 240 trainees for failing the internal assessment tests, The Times of India reported citing company emails sent on April 18. The IT bellwether had laid off 300 trainees in February earlier this week due to similar reasons.

The trainees from the apprenticeship programme did not meet the qualifying criteria in the ‘Generic foundation training programme’ despite being given additional preparation time, doubt-clearing sessions, several mock assessments and three attempts, the email seen by TOI read.

The trainees have been offered…