Work-Integrated Learning Skills Program (WILSP) to enhance employability of youth mainly from rural and tribal parts of India (Representational image)
The Work-Integrated Learning Skills Program aims to provide on-the-job practical training and skill-based certificate and diploma programs to Indian youth.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Jain (Deemed-to-be) University with their training assistants – Yuvshakti Kaushal India Pvt Ltd (YSI) and Deccan Management Consultants Finishing School (DMCFS) signed MoU to provide Work-Integrated Learning Skill Program (WILSP) to enhance employability of youth primarily from rural and tribal parts of India Are. Employability of youth will be increased by enrolling them in skill based certificate and diploma programs and providing them practical on-the-job training to make them self-reliant to earn livelihood.
The objective of the program is to promote employment prospects for school and dropout students, thereby helping them apply their academic knowledge in real life scenarios. It also provides an opportunity to network with peers and industry. The program has been designed under UGC (Earn and Learn Model) guidelines for multiple sectors, bridging the gap between education and the world of work.
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Commenting on the strategic partnership, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International, said, “NSDC through the #SkillsForAll mission is committed to its core objective of providing #OpportunitiesForAll to not only meet the growing need of skilled human resources India also seeks to bridge the existing gap between the demand and supply of skills in all sectors but also. The move aims to enhance vocational education and certification opportunities for Indian youth and to prepare them for the future’ To develop their skill sets in an ‘As You Learn’ mode. Collaboration ecosystem for building knowledge, capability and entrepreneurial skills, unlocking placement opportunities for students with other industries and strengthening the vision of Skill India Mission A remarkable step in creating a ready pool of skilled talent within the ecosystem. These efforts are all about equipping youth with critical skills for organizations, and these courses are paving the way for a more supportive and holistic ecosystem. signed memorandum Kshar wants to increase job opportunities for the youth of India in line with the national Education Policy 2020.”
Under WILSP, student-trainees will get sponsorship from industrial and commercial organisations. As per the syllabus, the duration of the program will be minimum 12 months and maximum 24 months. Student trainees will undergo on-the-job training as well as receive theoretical instruction through live classes or online through the learning management system. Student trainees will receive a stipend from the training facilitator during the period of on-the-job training and a certificate from NSDC and the University on completion of the programme.
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