The Skill Opportunity: How Maker Bhavan Foundation Is Transforming STEM Learning in India
By Damayanti Bhattacharya, CEO, Maker Bhavan Foundation: The skilling challenges for India are well known and need no further elaboration. Government initiatives on skilling have so far focused almost exclusively on vocational training, which can potentially pull millions of young Indians and their families out of poverty. Globalization and technological innovation have ensured that the […]
Read More →Wadhwani Foundation and National Entrepreneurship Network announce the launch of “Wadhwani TakeOff”
India, 26 January 2022: Wadhwani Foundation and the National Entrepreneurship Network [NEN] today announced the launch of the Wadhwani Takeoff Program, which provides an incredible opportunity for shortlisted startups and entrepreneurs to secure an all-expense-paid trip to Silicon Valley, the global center of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The Wadhwani TakeOff program will give shortlisted participants extensive […]
Read More →Union Edu Budget 2021: Central University in Leh; new regulations for dual degrees, joint degrees with foreign universities
New Delhi, 01 February 2021: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented Union Budget 2021-22 today (01 February 2021). The Government of India will set up a new Central University in Leh for accessible higher education in Ladakh. 100 new Sainik Schools will be set up in partnership with NGOs/ private schools/states. Union Finance Minister […]
Read More →World Youth Skills Day – How these 3 individuals beat all the odds to upskill and achieve career transitions
Mumbai, 15 July 2020: Amid COVID19 pandemic, World Youth Skills Day has been observed world wide today (15 July 2020). Here SkillOutlook shares stories of three individuals, who beat all the odds in their way to upskill themselves and achieve fantastic career transitions. These stories can be motivating for a lot of students and professionals […]
Read More →Great Learning Corporate Academy emerges as India Inc.’s top destination to upskill workforce
New Delhi, 2020 June 18: With India Inc. treating the current pandemic as an opportunity to upskill their workforce, the Great Learning Corporate Academy by Great Learning, India’s leading ed-tech company in the professional education space, has emerged as their preferred ed-tech platform for upskilling their employees. 500+ corporates have used the Great Learning Corporate […]
Read More →How Entrepreneur’s are re-skilling themselves to keep up the current market scenario?
How Entrepreneur’s are re-skilling themselves to keep up the current market scenario? SkillOutlook team has an Email Interaction with Mr. Vinay jain, Founder and CEO Grafdoer on re-skilling of Entrepreneur’s recently. Ques1. What inspired you to pursue this course even after being a successful entrepreneur? Ans. Even after being a successful businessman, an entrepreneur needs […]
Read More →Skill Development Minister Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey announces IndiaSkills 2020; invites registrations for the skill competition
New Delhi: Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has announced the opening of online registrations for IndiaSkills 2020, a biennial competition to scout talent from the country, offering them a platform to showcase their skills at national and international competitions. IndiaSkills 2020 provides a platform for skilled and talented Indian youngsters […]
Read More →Opportunities for Graduates: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launches Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme with IIM Bangalore
New Delhi: To boost skill development at the district level, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) on 09 October 2019 signed a contract with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore for introducing a two-year fellowship programme Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme. Designed under Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion […]
Read More →Union HRD Minister launches a unique initiative for talented students ‘Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme- DHRUV’
New Delhi: Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched a unique initiative,the Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme-DHRUV, which will act as a turning point in the lives of extra ordinarily talented students,from the premises of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Headquarters at Bengaluru today. The new ProgrammeDHRUV ’will act as a […]
Read More →Curriculum for Life Skills (Jeevan Kaushal) designed by UGC launched
New Delhi, 11 Sept 2019: Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shri Sanjay Dhotre, launched the Curriculum for Life Skills (JeevanKaushal) designed by University Grants Commission (UGC), in New Delhi today. While speaking on the occasion, Shri Dhotre emphasized on development of life skills in every individual, as essential part of wholesome learning. […]
Read More →Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship lays Foundation Stone for Indian Institute of Skills, Mumbai
New Delhi, 11 Sept 2019: In the quest to make India the Skill Capital of the World, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), today laid the foundation stone of Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) at Mumbai to provide skill training in highly specialized areas to students who want to […]
Read More →Skills are more important than degree; Amity Future Academy
New Delhi: Skills are transforming. Education ecosystem is changing.The learning process is evolving. Amid this environment, SkillOutlook has an email-based interaction with Mr. Siddharth Maheshwari, Director, Amity Future Academy. Here are the briefs on the interaction. Growing demand of skill – based learning and what Education 4.0 offers to fulfil the same Education 4.0 is […]
Read More →India wins 19 Medals at WorldSkills Kazan 2019 and finishes 13th out of 63 countries
New Delhi: Blazing a trail of glory for India at the global stage, the Indian Team returned with the best-ever finish at the WorldSkills International Competition 2019 in Kazan, Russia by winning 19 medals and Medallions of Excellence. The 48-member Indian team won one Gold, one Silver and two Bronze medals besides 15 Medallions of […]
Read More →India will create job opportunities for 70 lakh youths in coming months in Beauty & Wellness Entrepreneurship -Dr.Pandey
New Delhi: Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey said that India would be needing more than 70 lakh skilled manpower in coming months due to unleashing of economy. He said, more than 62 percent of India’s population is young and it is Prime Minister’s vision to make India as one […]
Read More →AISECT partners with Microfocus HPE to train over 500 students in a year in high demand skills
New Delhi, 25th June 2019: AISECT, which is India’s leading Social Enterprise working in the area of skill development, has partnered with Microfocus HPE to train over 500 students in a year on high-end niche skills and create a pool of trained manpower on skills which are in high demand in the market. Under the […]
Read More →Government of Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Internshala, launches ‘Youth for Andhra Program’
New Delhi: Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) of Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with Internshala to launch the ‘Youth for Andhra Program’ program. The program focuses on empowering the youth of Andhra Pradesh and shaping them into change makers at the grassroot level. 10,000 students across Andhra Pradesh will be hired under […]
Read More →25.25 Lakh Candidates Trained Under PMKVY Short Term Training
New Delhi: Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 2016-20, as on 24.01.2019, 37.32 lakh (appx.) candidates have been trained under Short Term Training (STT) (25.25 lakh), Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (11.27 lakh) and Special Project (0.8 lakh) in various sectors across the country. Government of India has launched “Skill Loan Scheme” with a […]
Read More →AISECT partners with Jharkhand Government’s Urban Development & Housing Department for free-of-cost skills training of 3140 candidates in 4 districts of Jharkhand
Ranchi: AISECT, which is India’s leading social enterprise working in the area of skill development, has partnered with the Directorate of the Municipal Administration under Government of Jharkhand’s Urban Development & Housing Department. Under this partnership, AISECT will provide skills-based training to 3140 candidates under the Employment through Skills Training and Placement (EST&P) component of […]
Read More →Association of Skill Training Provider (ASTP) introduces unique Common Delivery Platform for Skill Providers in India
New Delhi, November 30, 2018: Association of Skill Training Providers (ASTP), a registered non-government, not-for-profit society, formed as a national skill alliance of training service provider companies, announced the launch of first-of-its-kind ASTP Common Delivery Platform for its member skill providers in India. This is a significant initiative for the skills sector that will enable […]
Read More →Frankfinn Receives the Award for ‘Best Training Partner 2017 – 2018’
New Delhi: Awarded at the ‘Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council – Training Partner Meet cum Annual Training Excellence Awards Ceremony’ held on Monday, 26th November’ 2018 at India International Centre, New Delhi. Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, the World’s No. 1 Air Hostess Training Institute again made history. At a glittering ceremony organized by […]
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