Weekly Newsbytes on skills and education

In this week’s Newsbytes from NSN, we’re diving into the latest highlights focusing on the AICTE internships, job opportunities provided by the Jharkhand government, new opportunity cards from Germany, Skills Meghalaya scheme 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
Explore Internship Opportunities
AICTE’s internship portal seamlessly integrates classroom knowledge with practical experience, offering a quick, secure way for students and companies to connect; click on the link to explore more internship opportunities: https://internship.aicte-india.org/
Webinar on the role of National Credit Framework (NCrF) in NEP 2020
Team NSN organized a webinar on 7th June 2024 on the topic “The role of National Credit Framework (NCrF) in NEP 2020, click here to know more: https://www.youtube.com/live/TkB2E5ibXYE

Updates from the MSDE, NSDC, NCVET

India has begun discussions with the UK on skill mapping and mutual recognition, aiming to enhance job opportunities by linking the NCS portal with the UK job portal and facilitating worker exchange under the MMPA.
CIPET Centre Chennai hosted its 17th Graduation Day where the Anna university’s Vice Chancellor handed over certificates to graduates and emphasized the importance of AI, ML, and a positive attitude for their careers.
At the 38th NSQC meeting on 30th May 2024, chaired by Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi, 69 NCVET Recognised Awarding Bodies evaluated and approved 156 Skill Qualifications.

Stakeholder collaboration – Industry, Academia and Government

Schneider Electric has inaugurated a new campus in Bengaluru with facilities for innovation, training, R&D, and skill development, accommodating over 8,000 professionals.
The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) launched the Centre of Excellence in Guwahati to boost efficiency, product development, research, and skills in the apparel industry, enhancing economic development.
Germany’s new Opportunity Card, or ‘Chancenkarte,’ offers a one-year residence permit for non-EU skilled workers to seek employment without a permanent contract, based on a points system, with assured financial support for their stay.
Twenty-seven nurses have been selected through the “Skills Meghalaya” scheme are set to work in Japan, supported by Rs 50,000 each from the Meghalaya government.
Talent Skill Education and Research Foundation has launched a certificate program in Financial Markets and Analytics with NSE Academy.
Swarnim Startup and Innovation University and CSRBOX Foundation have partnered to enhance student employability by advancing digital skill development through the IBM SkillsBuild for Academia platform.
The government of Jharkhand is taking steps to provide jobs to 21,000 to the youths in the private sector to address unemployment.

Skilling and Upskilling in Emerging Technologies

India’s workforce in green jobs, currently at 20%, is expected to double by 2030, covering sectors like solid waste management, agriculture, water waste management, and emerging areas like green transportation and hydrogen.
C3iHub, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur and CSJMIF, launched a six-month Cyber Security vocational program at IITK to equip students with essential skills for the cybersecurity field.
Trainocate, an AWS Advanced Tier Training Partner, launched its ‘AI Mastery Program’ in India to equip professionals and organizations with essential generative AI skills using AWS training programs.

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The Weekly Newsbytes on skills and education from NSN are curated and adapted from various sources with the sole objective of keeping our readers updated about the evolving skills industry in India.