We refer to people as "Human Resources" in
companies.
Yes, we certainly need to understand that human beings are indeed
potential resources.
Is this always happening in India ?
We need to understand
this is not always the case which is what we all need to address to make our
country truly enriched and complete.
Industry Stats:
Engineering Jobs: 94% of engineering graduates are not fit for hiring
If this is the situation of Engineers then Imagine the condition of Diploma and ITI's
The fact is people are of course a
great potential resource. However, everyone needs skills to become resources
else they become useless in their lives and a liability for the nation. We do know that more than half of
India’s population of 1.3 billion is below the age of 25. It is also estimated that the average age of
India’s population will be 29 by 2020. This may prove to be disastrous rather
than a source of growth, if we do not create sufficient employment opportunities,
and adequately prepare our young workforce.
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Though there are a number of
existing skill initiatives, including Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs),
Vocational Training Institutes for Women, Advanced Training Institutes run by
the Directorate of General Training (DGT) and Basic Training Centres and
Related Instructions Centres by private firms or the government. Pradhan Mantri
Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) of the Central Government, training conducted by
several ministries and departments such as agriculture, housing and poverty
alleviation, women and child development, commerce and industry, Bachelor of
Vocation (B.Voc) and Diploma of Vocation (D.Voc) by the Ministry of Human
Resource Development, among others, most of them are not up to the mark to
deliver what the industry needs.
When we at Digital India recognised
this lacunae, we took it upon ourselves to tap into the potential of the nation
.
We realised that even with such
multifaceted efforts, India has formally trained very few of the total workforce (15-59 years of age) of
about 487 million people in India. Actually, just 7 percent are in the formal
sector.
Where is the lacunae ?
The fact is “inadequate industry
interface” is one of the major issues facing the vocational education and
training system in India. Whilst it is important to create a vocational
education and training ecosystem, industry’s role in this space cannot be
overlooked. Without substantial input from industry in the design and
curriculum of courses, the skills that are taught are often out of line with
the needs of employers.
There is a lack of industry
involvement in vocational education and training as one of the key challenges
faced by the skill development sector today. This includes low involvement in
delivery, management of institutions and curriculum design. Low industry
participation in these aspects has created a situation where many participants
in skills training programs remain unfit for employment after completion.
Some of the causes are
a. Lack of involvement
When we need to work for industry,
we have to get involved with them else there would be a total mismatch of the
skills.
This is why we at Digital Marketing recognised what a key area which is necessary
in today's digital age is how to remain connected and leverage the advantages
of the digital world.
We teach everyone how to experience the power of the digital
world, leverage numerous apps, tools and techniques for one's career and
business growth. and position one's
contact on the web, mobile and social media.
By doing so, we are certain we shall
create a smaller, better and more equipped to handle the emerging world and
make oneself so much in demand that jobs come looking for us and we do not ever
have to worry about ever getting placed.
Some of the causes and solutions for
them are given below
To overcome this, there has to be a
complete involvement to understand what the industry needs which is what we are
always trying to address.
b. Standardization
We have to standarise the syllabus
in all sectors so that there is never a confusion or gap in what people are
looking for. Only then can the training given be effective and placements shall
indeed take place,
c.
Evaluation
There must be continuous evaluation
to assess the student at all stages so there is continuous improvement in their
skills. This must include both theoretical and practical assessments to made
the model a complete one.
d. Aspirations
A further issue that must be
considered is alignment of skill initiatives with youth aspirations and
preferences.
e. Adaptation
Last but definitely not the least,
despite the dominant approach of providing job specific skills, increasing
attention should be given to skills that will allow individuals to adapt. Basic
education is essential for realising this and enabling youth to achieve their
full potential. On top of that, due to changes in the structure of the labour
market, and increasing technological adoption, skill premiums can be found in
soft skills, interpersonal skills, creativity and critical thinking. Moving
forward these should be central to skill development strategies.
Meeting the challenge
As we have seen, essentially, given
the extent of the employ-ability challenge, India must find innovative ways of
skilling and educating its population. The strategy moving forward must ensure
that industry plays a key role in shaping skill development programmes.
Further, certification of skills training in India must be standardised, in
order to ensure the quality of delivery and trust among employers. Further, a
long-term skill development strategy must account for persistent gender gaps in
training and labour force participation, as well as youth aspirations and the
need for solid basic education. For India to capitalise on its demographic
dividend, and chart a path towards inclusive growth, India must find effective
ways of skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling its rising youth population
We focus on all these areas to
ensure that our nation makes effective use of our youth to make them a complete
resources whom people will be more than eager to grab as we ensure that all the
skills are very much in place.
By ensuring both the industry and students are happy, we
at at Digital Marketing aim at creating a truly win win situation.
Our tie ups in various fora has also ensured that we stay updated in all the
happenings and requirements in the globalised world today.
We hope to create more and more
success stories ensuring India uses all its potential and thus truly shines as
the capital of human resources.