Weekly Newsbytes from NSN on skill development and education – 10th April 2024

In this week’s Newsbytes from NSN, we’re diving into the latest highlights focusing on upskilling rural youths, NSDC ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, guidelines for Training of Assessors (ToA) 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,

Top highlights in skill education in India

• OSDA and Vedanta Lanjigarh signed an MoU to upskill 1,300+ youths in three years. The initiative targets unemployed youths from Kalahandi district, offering sustainable livelihood opportunities.
• Diageo India has signed an MoU with the Skill Council for People with Disabilities to train 300 PwDs under its ‘Learning for Life’ program for roles in the business and hospitality sector.
• IIT Jodhpur and STEPapp has partnered to empower school education with skill courses catering to students from grades 6-12 and equip them with emerging technologies such as AI, cyber security, 2D Animation, graphic design and entrepreneurship skills.
• NIELIT Calicut has signed three MoUs with three premier institutions in Kerala for skill development and research, including ASAP, to enhance youth employability skills.
• 1M1B Green Skills Academy has hosted its inaugural hands-on workshop at TASK in Hyderabad, with 200 students from various institutes. This event marks a significant stride in nurturing green skills and addressing real-world challenges.

Exclusive Opportunities: EOI and RFP Updates from Government of Gujarat

Expression of Interest (EoI) for setting up Centres of Excellence under MEGA TVET Project

• The Government of Gujarat, through the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM) under the Labour, Skill Development, and Employment Department (LSD & ED), is inviting Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) to establish Four International Standard Centers of Excellence (CoE) under the GATI project. The last date is April 12^th, 2024. Click here to know more and submit the proposal.
  

Updates from the MSDE, NSDC, NCVET

• NSDC achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, showcasing its commitment to information security. This globally recognized standard validates NSDC’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive data and fostering trust among stakeholders.
• NCVET has released comprehensive guidelines for Training of Assessors (ToA), aiming to standardize assessment processes and improve the quality of vocational education and training in India. Read more…
• MSDE has issued draft guidelines for setting up the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC), advancing the National Credit Framework envisioned in NEP 2020.

Stakeholder collaboration – Industry, Academia and Government

• SKUAST-K conducted 3-day RPL skill development course for nursery growers to certify unskilled workers, enhancing their employability and self-employment prospects in horticulture.
• KVKs in Ujwa, Delhi, complete a three-day RPL Gardener training program following ISDC and NSDC guidelines, aiming to enhance the skills and income prospects of agricultural workers.
• ADYPU has signed an MoU with Pearson to offer BTEC Higher Nationals, advancing world-class education and academic excellence.
• IIHS affiliated with THSC, has opened a state-of-the-art facility in Udaipur, offering comprehensive courses to upskill professionals and bridge the skill gap in the hospitality industry.

Skilling and Upskilling in Emerging Technologies