Weekly Newsbytes from NSN on skill development and education – 28th May 2024

In this week’s Newsbytes from NSN, we’re diving into the latest highlights focusing on a webinar on the importance of NSQF levels in skill education, launch of framework for development of trainers, launch of 13 vocational training courses, 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

• Future Right Skills Network (FRSN), MSDE’s partner, has developed the “Trainer Development Strategy for the Skilling Ecosystem.” This strategy provides a framework and guidelines for shaping 21st-century educators. Read more…
• NSDC, IIT Ropar and Masai School have collaborated to launch certified minor program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to deliver transformative educational experience for professionals.
• Twelve government inter colleges and 50 govt-aided schools in Uttar Pradesh to introduce 13 vocational training courses for students form classes 9 to 12.
• Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) in Karnataka is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 programs, offering three-year and two-year residential courses for students to develop skills for the manufacturing industry.

Upcoming events:

Webinar on the importance of NSQF levels in skill education

Team NSN is organizing a webinar on “The Importance of NSQF Levels in Skill Education” on 31st May 2024. In the context of implementing NEP 2020, this webinar will delve into the significance of NSQF levels and their impact on shaping the future of skill development.

Date: 31st May 2024

Time: 4.00 – 5.30 PM

Click here to register: https://nationalskillsnetwork.in/webinar-on-the-importance-of-nsqf-levels-in-skill-education/

Updates from the MSDE, NSDC, NCVET

• IndiaSkills 2024 concluded with 58 winners to represent India in WorldSkillsscheduled to take place in Lyon, France, in September 2024.Read more…
  
• NSDC and AVPL International have signed an MoU to establish 70 Skills and Incubation Hubs across India for global employment in Drone, IoT, Agriculture, and allied sectors, enhancing vocational training and skill development.

Exclusive Opportunities: EOI and RFP updates from ASAP Kerala and Nasscom Foundation

ASAP Kerala invites EOI for the selection of consultancy for facilitating skill development for International Workforce. The last date to submit the application is on 30th May 2024.

Click here to know more and apply –https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YreqGHYoc5jC9nykLQXawdAg4UJJstd8/view

Request for Proposal for Empanelment of Implementation Partners for Skilling and Employability program for EWS youth

Nasscom Foundation is inviting proposals from Non-profit or For-profit organizations to support the mobilization, training, and placement of underprivileged youth in technical and soft skills, aiming to provide employment opportunities in the mainstream IT and Banking sectors. The deadline to apply is 31st May 2024.

To know more, click on the link here: https://www.nasscomfoundation.org/images/IP-Empanelment-RFP-HDFC-Bank-FY-2024-2025.pdf 

Stakeholder collaboration – Industry, Academia and Government

• Don Bosco Private ITI in Chinchwad, India, has launched an electric vehicle training lab in collaboration with Schaeffler India and Don Bosco Kurla to equip youth with essential technical skills for the growing EV sector.
• Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) signed an MoU with Karnataka State Dr Gangubhai Hanagal Music and Performing Arts (KSGHMPA) University to expand academic activities and share resources.
• The India Employment Report 2024 highlights “paradoxical improvements” in labour market indicators amid economic distress, reversing a long-term decline from 2000-2019.
• Classes 9 and 10 vocational students from Kahilipara High School, Guwahati, visited a reputed city hotel for practical training in banquet management, room service, Japanese table etiquette, and various aspects of tourism and hospitality.
• Experts emphasize that thematic hubs and skill development are crucial for India’s National Quantum Mission to leverage quantum technology’s transformative potential and gain a global competitive edge.
• Mahadevi Birla World Academy opens a fashion studies lab to provide four months of vocational training and improve employability for girls from the NGO Ek Tara.
• The Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) participated in India Skills 2024 at Yashobhoomi, showcasing and nurturing vocational talent in the automotive sector with industry experts and jury members.
• The demand for skilled blue-collar workers from India in the UAE increased by 25% from May 2023 to April 2024, particularly in technology, healthcare, and construction sectors, as per a report by Huntr.
• IHCL collaborates with Reacha, Tata STRIVE, and the Indian Army to launch a job-oriented skill center in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on bakery and food and beverage service training for youth.
• GDC Udhampur signs MoU with GK Educational Trust, an NSDC affiliate, to offer skill-based courses aligned with NEP 2020, enhancing employability and entrepreneurship for youth.

*IMPORTANT:

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