Mayank Kumar, co-founder of edtech platform upGrad, and Ayush Mathur, a former senior executive at OYO, have joined forces to create BorderPlus, a new platform designed to connect blue-collar workers in India with employment opportunities abroad.
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With their diverse backgrounds, the duo recognized the growing demand for workers in countries like Germany and Denmark, particularly in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and more, where labor shortages are becoming more pronounced.
Focusing on Healthcare to Start
Initially, BorderPlus is concentrating on the healthcare industry in Germany. The platform has already begun piloting its first batch of candidates, with plans to extend into other sectors, including hospitality, retail, construction, logistics, and trucking. The goal is to address labor shortages globally by tapping into India’s vast working-age population, provided the workers are equipped with the necessary training and language skills.
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To meet these needs, BorderPlus is offering six to nine-month training programs. The final stages of the program, which focus on language immersion, will take place offline. Their first training center has opened in Pune, followed by another in Mumbai.
Scaling Up
Looking ahead, the founders aim to set up more training centers across India. Initially, each batch will consist of 20 to 30 students, but the plan is to increase the frequency to weekly batches as demand grows.
