Indian software company HCL Technologies (HCL) and BPO training institute Orion Edutech jointly announced the launch of a diploma course to train the youth for entry in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Under the agreement Orion will customize its Diploma in BPO Management (DIBM) to suit HCL's industry specific talent requirement. This program will be called the `Orion Diploma in BPO Management 'Powered by HCL'.

Subrat Chakravarty, HR Head – Business Services, HCL Technologies, said: "Keeping in mind the growing demand for outsourcing across industries there is the need to nurture skilled professionals who are keen to pursue stable careers in the ITeS industry."

According to the terms of the partnership, selected candidates from the `Orion Diploma in BPO Management ' Powered by HCL' will be absorbed into HCL as project trainees.