In today’s hiring landscape, employers aren’t just looking for degrees—they’re looking for job-ready talent. That’s why many organisations are turning to the Recruit–Train–Deploy (RTD) model to solve the skill mismatch problem and hire confidently at scale.
So what is RTD, and why is it becoming the go-to strategy for workforce development?
What Is the Recruit Train Deploy Model?
Recruit–Train–Deploy is a structured talent pipeline model that does three things:
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Recruit candidates who have potential but may lack job-specific skills.
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Train them in short-term programs tailored to real industry requirements.
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Deploy them directly into roles with partner employers once they’re job-ready.
Unlike traditional hiring, where companies take a chance on freshers and train them later, RTD flips the process: training happens before placement. This reduces onboarding time, cuts down early attrition, and ensures new hires can contribute from day one.
Why It Works
RTD is especially effective in sectors where scale, consistency, and practical skills matter most—such as BFSI, logistics, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Employers save time and money, while candidates gain clarity and confidence before entering the workplace.
The model is already being used successfully by institutions like the CII Model Career Centres (MCCs), which partner with companies to design industry-relevant training and place trained candidates into suitable roles.
RTD = Future-Ready Hiring
If you’ve ever wondered,
“How do companies find job-ready candidates in India?”
RTD is the answer.
It’s not just a hiring model—it’s a skill-to-job bridge that benefits both employers and jobseekers.
