Skills and knowledge are the thriving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. India is one of the fastest developing country in the world where the working age population will be far in excess of those dependent on them and as per the World Bank, this will continue for at three decades till 2040. The 11th Five-year plan detailed a guideline for skill development in India, and thus Skills Development Missions have been initiated.
United Way of Baroda has been implementing “Building Leadership in Technical Upskill” project with Xavier Technical Institute to enhance the skills and improve quality of life of deprived youths of Vadodara since last four years.
Every year 100 youths are sponsored for complete 1 to 2-year technical industrial course at the institute. Six trades are supported namely Solar, Electrical wiring and joining, Mechanist cum computer operator, turner, fitter, Press tools and Die-making. This program also facilitates campus interviews by leading manufacturing companies and ensures opportunities for employment to the youth in industries all over Gujarat.
Skills and knowledge are the thriving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. India is one of the fastest developing country in the world where the working age population will be far in excess of those dependent on them and as per the World Bank, this will continue for at three decades till 2040. The 11th Five-year plan detailed a guideline for skill development in India, and thus Skills Development Missions have been initiated.