India’s first Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur, Odisha was inaugurated by union education and skills minister, Dharmendra Pradhan on Feb 20. The Skill India Centre will equip a vast majority of the young populace with employable skills in demand-driven trades, creating industry-ready workforce, encouraging entrepreneurship and strengthening the skilling ecosystem. Speaking on the occasion, the minister stated that by …
KGiSL Institute of Technology (KITE), known for its commitment to cutting-edge technology and innovation, has announced a collaboration with Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy, to fuel the innovation and development of new use cases and markets for autonomous vehicle technology. KITE and Thoughtworks have combined their expertise and resources to inaugurate a cutting-edge ‘Future Mobility Technology Center’, situated within the KITE …
‘Drone Didi’—the Entrepreneurship Development Program tailored for women in Himachal Pradesh and beyond, by IIT Mandi iHub, a cutting-edge Technology Innovation Hub specialising in Human-Computer Interaction, with a specific focus on Agri Drone Applications, has received recognition from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The project serves not only as a skill development endeavour but also as a robust platform …
Rajesh Bhatia, founder-managing director of Tree House Education & Accessories Ltd, underscores the significance of skills that foster real-world adaptability and entrepreneurial thinking on National Youth Day (January 12) Success in the workplace and the competitive job market isn’t solely dependent on top grades or credentials. Employers today are also looking for effective communication, problem-solving, leadership and management skills. While …
Union Education & Skills Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Jan 3 flagged off “Kaushal Rath”, an initiative led by NSDC in which specialized mobile buses are designed to provide skill training and certification to aspiring candidates across Odisha’s Sambalpur, Angul & Deogarh districts. Equipped with state-of-the-art tools, facilities, and certified trainers, these buses will offer training and certification across course modules …
Wheebox, a leading firm in remote proctored assessments and consulting services, on Dec 19 released the ‘India Skills Report 2024’, spotlighting the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the nation’s workforce under the theme, “Impact of AI on the Future of Work, Skilling & Mobility.” This eleventh edition, based on the extensive Wheebox National Employability Test (WNET) with 3.88 …
