People are known as
"Human Resources" in companies. We certainly need to understand
that human beings are valuable 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:
Economic Times said in an article in January
2018 that 94% of engineers are not suitable for hiring. If this is the situation of Engineers then
Imagine the condition of Diploma and ITI's
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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.
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. 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. To 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.