Weekly Newsbytes from NSN on skill development and education – 04th June 2024

In this week’s Newsbytes from NSN, we’re diving into the latest highlights focusing on the webinar on the role of National Credit Framework (NCrF) in NEP 2020, 1,000 scholarships by Kotak Education Foundation, Skill India Digital Accelerator programme, and more. We’ll also explore exclusive insights from the forefront of skill development, covering everything from groundbreaking initiatives to emerging trends in technology, NEP 2020, and more.

Here we go with this week’s edition of our weekly newsbytes,

Highlights of the week:

Team NSN organized a webinar on 31st May 2024 on the topic “The Importance of NSQF Levels in Skill Education”, click here to know more: https://www.youtube.com/live/oDyrYbPQwck

Updates from the MSDE, NSDC, NCVET

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has collaborated with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to advance skill development and lifelong learning in India and gloablly. Read more…
• In collaboration with VETASSESS, NSDC has proposed a workforce mobility plan to facilitate smoother migration for skilled Indian workers to fill labor shortages in Australia.
• T-Hub, in collaboration with NSDC and HDFC Bank’s Parivartan Startup Grants, has selected 10 innovative startups for the Skill India Digital Accelerator programme to drive innovation and workforce readiness.
• NCVET released new ‘Guidelines for Information and Data Security,’ on 27th May 2024, to safeguard personal and confidential data in the VETS ecosystem, aligning with key standards and policies; read more here.

Upcoming events:

Webinar on the role of National Credit Framework (NCrF) in NEP 2020

Team NSN is organizing a webinar on “The role of National Credit Framework (NCrF) in NEP 2020” on June 7, 2024. This webinar will present an overview of NCrF and discuss why it plays a crucial role in implementing NEP 2020, especially in integrating skill-based, work-integrated learning, and vocational training with general academic education.

Date:07th June 2024
Time: 4.00 – 5.30 PM

Click here to Register: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/webinar-on-the-role-of-national-credit-framework-ncrf-in-nep-2020/

Stakeholder collaboration – Industry, Academia and Government

• The University of Jammu is launching its pioneering “Design Your Degree” program, offering students the opportunity to customize their education in alignment with their interests and career goals. The Academic Session begins in August 2024.
• Draft State Curriculum Framework for school education in Maharashtra proposes removing English as mandatory for Class 11 and 12, with curriculum changes for other classes also suggested.
• Rajiv Gandhi University conducted skill development training under PMKVY 4.0 to equip participants with essential skills for employment and entrepreneurship.
• Veranda Learning Solutions has partnered with Karnataka Skill Development Corporation to implement a Wealth Management Course in government colleges at Raichur and Gulbarga as part of the Kalike Jothege Kaushalya initiative.
• United Commercial Bank PLC held a skill development training for 200 Agri-entrepreneurs from Dhaka at the Krishibid Institute Bangladesh under the Bhoroshar Notun Janala scheme.
• Internshala and AICTE have renewed their partnership to provide internships and enhance skill development for students that align with their academic pursuits and career aspirations.
• Three ITIs in Trichy have set up enrolment drive among school dropouts to meet the surge in demand for skilled technicians.
• IGNOU’s School of Vocational Education and Training to offer a new certificate program in fashion design to prepare students for employment in the apparel industry.
• Kotak Education Foundation has announced 1,000 scholarships under the scholarship program to support further education of Class 10^th+ students from Mumbai.
• Maharshi Dayanand University has introduced new four-year courses for the 2024-25 session under NEP-2020, offering a blend of major subjects with skill, vocational, and value-added courses.
• ITIs to be revamped to meet advanced skill requirements of students and prospective employers with two new Tata Bhawans soon in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Skilling and Upskilling in Emerging Technologies

• Rockwell Automation successfully hosted the Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024 in New Delhi, bringing together industry leaders to discuss trends and technologies in various manufacturing sectors.
• ITI Indore have added new short term and long-term courses on food beverages, electrical vehicles and drones at selected centers in the new academic session 2024-25.
• Schaeffler India, in collaboration with Don Bosco Training Centre, has launched a six-month training program in EV maintenance for youths, allowing them to obtain an NSDC certificate upon completion.

*IMPORTANT:

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