- Work-Integrated Learning Skill Programis aimed to provide on-the-job practical training and skill-based Certificate & Diploma program to the Indian youth
- The Training Facilitators, Yuvashakti Skill India Pvt. Ltd. & Deccan management Consultants Finishing School shall arrange on-the-job training (OJT) for trainees
- As per the curriculum, the duration of the program shall be a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months
New Delhi, 10 February,2023: National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)&Jain (Deemed-to-be) Universityalong with their Training Facilitators – Yuvashakti Skill India Pvt Ltd (YSI) and Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School (DMCFS)have signed MoU to impart Work-Integrated Learning Skill Program (WILSP) to enhance the employability of the youthprimarily from rural & tribal parts of India.The employability enhancement would be done by enrolling them in the Skill based Certificate & Diploma program and provide On-the-Job practical training, to make the youth self-reliant to earn a livelihood.
The program aims to boost employment prospects for school&dropout students, helping them apply their academic knowledge in real-life scenarios. It also provides an opportunity to network with peers and the industry. The program has been designed under the guidelines of UGC (earn and learn model) for multiple sectors, bridging the gap between academia and the world of work.
Commenting on the strategic partnership, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International, said, “NSDC under its core purpose of providing #OpportunitiesForAll through #SkillsForAll mission is not only aiming to fill the growing need for skilled human resources in India across sectors but also narrow the existing gap between demand and supply of skills. The move aims to enhance the vocational education and certification opportunities for the Indian youth and evolve their skill sets in ‘Earn as you Learn’ mode to make them future ready. The collaboration is a remarkable step in building knowledge, capacities, and entrepreneurial skills, unlocking placement opportunities with other industries for students, and creating a ready pool of skilled talent within the ecosystem to strengthen the vision of the Skill India Mission. These efforts altogether equip youth with skills critical to the organizations, and these courses are paving the way for a more supportive and holistic ecosystem. The signing of the MoU seeks to increase job opportunities for India’s youth in line with the National Education Policy 2020.”
Under WILSP, the student-trainees would get sponsorships from Industrial & Commercial organizations. As per the curriculum, the duration of the program shall be a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months. Student trainees shall go through Job Training & simultaneously receive theoretical instructions online through live classes or a Learning Management System. The student trainees will get a stipend from the training facilitator during the period of on-the-job training and will receive a certificate from NSDC and University on completion of the program.
The Training Facilitators, Yuvashakti Skill India Pvt. Ltd. & Deccan management Consultants Finishing School shall arrange on-the-job training (OJT) for the student trainees enrolled under WILSP across India.
In India, the ability to dedicate focus to full-time learning is a dream that only a minority of the population carries after-school education. A large section of school pass outs are unable to pursue full-time programs from universities because of a lack of support or circumstances to support the family through earnings. WILSP is aimed at solving the issue at large by enhancing the employability of the youth across India in the “Earn as you Learn” mode.
National Skill Development Corporation
Giving boost to Government Skill India Mission, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a nodal skill development agency, working under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) that aims to catalyse the creation of a large and quality vocational training ecosystem in India. Since inception in 2010, NSDC has trained over three crore people through its collaboration with training partners pan India.
NSDC has established 37 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and implements the Government’s flagship skill development schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), among others. NSDC also funds enterprises, companies and organisations that provide skill training. The organisation enables private-sector capacity building in skill development by offering concessional loans, other innovative financial products, and strategic partnerships.
