The Karnataka Vocational Training and Skill Development Corporation Ltd. (KVTSDC) was established in September 2008 with the objective of creating one million new jobs within five years. The KVTSDC has now been re-named as Karnataka Skill Development Corporation (KSDC). The main objectives of the KVTSDC include:
- Design, develop and implement various skill-training programmes based on emerging trades
- Impart training in multi-skills, considering the demand of industries
- Assist, implement and strengthen State Council for Vocational Training
- Implement Modular Employable skilled short-term training programmes as per the Directorate General of Training (DGE&T) norms
- Implement various employment generating training programmes sponsored by Government, public sector, Enterprises, Corporations, Boards, Local Bodies and Associates etc
- Conduct distance learning training programmes in association with Edu-Sat
- Assist implement and strengthen State Project Implementation Units (SPIU) to implement, carry out, administer, manage the schemes entrusted by the Government of India
- Specify the manpower agency for study circle and job training through highly competitive examinations conducted through Employment Exchanges
- Assist, organise, coordinate, regulate and provide employment for Indian skilled personnel and others for overseas employment
- Facilitate HR Consultants and global placement services through a web portal
- Design, plan, organise, conduct and impart short term training programmes for candidates seeking overseas employment
- To assist and co-ordinate with the Protector of Emigrants (PoE) in Karnataka for emigration and other clearances
For more details, please visit www.kaushalkar.com