Skill Universities, Evolution of Vocational Education and Work Integrated Learning in India, Phygital Model in Skill Development and more...

As more colleges embark on offering inclusive and equitable higher education and enable students to compete globally, youth empowerment through skill-based higher education becomes even more critical. One such university that provides skill-based higher education that is work-integrated and industry relevant, with a vision to bring convergence of the skilling ecosystem, with the higher education tracks by promoting in-demand skill-integrated higher education linked to employability and career advancement is Medhavi Skills University in Sikkim..

We, at NSN, had the opportunity to interview the Chairman and the Chief Mentor of Central Bharat Sevak Samaj (CBSS), an organization that has made significant contributions to the nation’s development in various spheres including?vocational education and skill development?on their 70th Anniversary and discussed topics such as impacting youth with skills and livelihoods. We also explored topics like continuous learning for IT careers, a Diploma in Mechatronics, new age learning using a phygital paradigm, and recent news updates on education and skill development.?

I'm glad to present the contents of this new edition of Skill Times from NSN, which includes features and recent updates on various subjects, including the evolving system of skill-based vocational education and technology trends in India.

Medhavi Skills University – Empowering youth through skill-based higher education

Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is the first of its kind pioneering university model where corporates/ industries are the stakeholders and influencers in curriculum design, programme delivery and providing practical skills training via on-the-job training opportunities.

Celebrating 70 years of Central Bharat Sevak Samaj (CBSS): Impacting youth with skills and livelihoods

Central Bharat Sevak Samaj (CBSS), in its early years, built many roads, dams, schools, and housing among other developmental projects. But given the demands of the time, vocational training and skill education are now given more priority, which is why we have been focusing on a vocational education program for the past three or four decades.? Read the complete interview here https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/celebrating-70-years-of-central-bharat-sevak-samaj-cbss-impacting-youth-with-skills-and-livelihoods/

How to stay relevant in your IT career through continuous learning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AelBOmonI7k

New age learning methods for vocational education through the phygital model

Vocational education works at the intersection of occupational experience, and technical and academic competencies, this calls for cognitive and kinesthetic involvement of the learners to achieve the desired learning outcomes. Read more about new age learning methods here.

Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory program by NTTF

NTTF , in their mission to prepare students to be industry-ready through employment-based and industry-integrated courses, have launched a placement-oriented Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering and Smart Factory. Read more here: https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/diploma-in-mechatronics-engineering-and-smart-factory-program-by-nttf/

TSSC organises Telecom Manthan 2022 – Changing Skill Ecosystem and Role of Key Stakeholders

https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/tssc-organises-telecom-manthan-2022-changing-skill-ecosystem-and-role-of-key-stakeholders/

Evolution of Vocational Education in India

Our team has tried to capture the history of vocational education in India on the occasion of 75th year of Indian Independence, it may interest you to watch it here:

Recent updates from the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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