Today’s step to tomorrow’s employment
At a time when technology decides the future of employment sectors, upskilling and re-skilling become essential and indispensable. Exponential changes in technology demand a new set of skills to get employed. In this scenario, the role of Community Skill Park set up in Kulakkada, Kollam, is significant. It aims to works to empower the youth to acquire new skills. Skill Mitra 2019, organised at Community Skill Park is an initiative which helps in developing futuristic skills.
Better opportunities for students in Kerala
Inaugurating the event, J Mercy Kutty Amma, Minister of Department of Fisheries, said skill development programmes organised under ASAP will ensure expertise in jobs. Students from anywhere in Kerala will be benefited from this initiative, added the Minister. The Skill Park imparts high-tech courses in animation and textile industry. While a Singapore based company is providing beautician courses, IBM helps in imparting courses in Computer science and Communicative English.
Global firms join the effort
A consortium of companies including Synchroserve, Singapore-based XPRIENZ, Training Vision and IBM are providing various courses at Skill Park. Fatiz, a leading fashion brand, and Toonz Animations in the media and entertainment industry are also providing training in their respective fields.
Proper accreditation framework
Courses provided at Skill Park have proper accreditation framework, says Usha Titus, Principal Secretary, Higher Education Dept. NSG framework or IBM level accreditation is provided. ASAP provides opportunities to stay relevant in the society; seek jobs independently and; to work under different employers.
Accepting technology
Technology is becoming a factor in problem-solving and this lead to changes even in small things. Hence, it is inevitable to accept technology without outrightly rejecting it, said IBM Delivery Project Executive Vijayanti Sreenivasa Raghavan. Anoop P, SPM in charge, CSP Kulanada, said Skill Mitra aims to extend the opportunity to acquire new skills to all people in society. The industry is speeding ahead, so it’s imperative to speed up learning skills, said Yvette Chiang, Principal, Singapore SPA Institute.
Know creative skill through Skill Mitra
Creative skills are in great demand. Skill Mitra helps in knowing and amassing skills to those who pass out from colleges and schools, said Toons Animations education services executive Sasikumar R.
Better opportunities await
Those who complete the course will be eligible for employment opportunities under vacancies in each industry.
