Education plays a catalytic role in a country’s socio-economic development .In a
country like India, education is directly linked to vocation so as the person can meet
his basic needs. To provide a ground to these requirements Skill training is provided
at various levels and in various structures to expand an individual’s intellectual
horizons, interests and potential for empowerment and a better quality of life.
Vocational training consists of practical and technical courses through which the
students gain skill and expertise in particular area and can directly be linked to an
occupation thereafter. Skill Development can be either through Formal education
with Undergraduate programs at SSID or Non Formal education with their Short
Term Courses.
The skill development programmes run by various departments at different levels
grant specialised skill knowledge in accordance with the industry requirements to
fulfil the needs of the industry at all levels and also help the students to develop
capabilities for self employment and entrepreneurship.
Skill Development Initiatives run across the country by various organisations will
empower all individuals through improved skills, knowledge via nationally and
internationally recognised qualifications to gain access to decent employment and
ensure India’s competitiveness in the global market.
Aim of Skill based programs
The aim of skill development in the country is to support and accelerate rapid and
inclusive growth through:
Enhancing individuals’ employability.
Developing entrepreneurship skills and ability to adapt to changing technologies
and labour market demands.
Bridging gap between Industry and Academia.
Improving productivity and living standards of the people.
Attracting investment in skill development sector.
Skill Development Education Programs not only train people for special businesses,
crafts and professions in all fields of life at many stages but also consists of many
realistic operations. It is often referred to as professional training, given that the
trainee gains direct experience in a certain technical category.
Developing Skill sets consists of practical oriented courses in which one acquires
knowledge and experience specifically related to prospective careers like Fashion,
Interiors, Product and Communication Design. It allows students to be eligible and in
turn provides better employment. It is increasingly relevant today, whereby many
companies demand that prospective workers can have all the realistic skills they
need to start their jobs and that their families will be supported directly after high
school. Training is generally more practical and skill-oriented than scholarly, but
sometimes instruction is carried out in universities, colleges and technical institutes.
Different multifaceted capacities are developed through vocational training. The
hands on training part is one, of course. The second is the development of skilled
work force and sustainability.
If your work needs practical skills and you exactly know what you want to do,
technical learning is necessary and you have to keep upgrading their skills to
acquire jobs stay up to date for both personal and professional growth.
