News: The skilling ecosystem has been put in place, the real work begins now

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The skilling ecosystem has been put in place, the real work begins now

The year 2015 has been significant in the sphere of the country’s skill development initiatives, with the launch of the National Skill Development Policy and National Skill Development Mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the World Youth Skills Day in July. The framework for the required ecosystem for meeting the skilling needs of the country is now in place.

The year 2015 has been significant in the sphere of the country’s skill development initiatives, with the launch of the National Skill Development Policy and National Skill Development Mission by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the World Youth Skills Day in July. The framework for the required ecosystem for meeting the skilling needs of the country is now in place.

Key measures introduced in the policy will go a long in enhancing the skilling ecosystem and encouraging more youth to consider vocational training as a path to a better quality of life. These include:

* Recognition of prior learning based on skills acquired through experience, which can be certified and built upon to improve employability;

* Establishment of skill universities and community colleges, through which formal diplomas/certificates can be awarded on completion of skill courses;

 

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Topics: Skilling, #Corporate

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