Young people are almost three times more likely to be unemployed as adults. Disadvantaged young people are at higher risk of marginalization and social exclusion than other youth. Skills development is a primary means of enabling young people to make a smooth transition to work.
Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development in a country. The National Skill Development Mission launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on July 15, 2015, aims to create convergence across sectors and States in terms of skill training activities.
In today’s age of globalisation and technological volatility, skill building is an important instrument to increase the efficacy and quality of labour for improved productivity and economic growth. Skill building is a powerful tool to empower individuals and improve their social acceptance.
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). The objective of this Skill Certification Scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.
The aim of World Youth Skills Day is to encourage youth to celebrate the value of acquiring skills like building, making, and creating as a way to achieve personal success and fulfillment. A UN resolution to establish a World Youth Skills Day was adopted by the General Assembly on December 18, 2014.
The most important reasons for skills development in an organization are: It is essential for employees to not think of what they do as a job, but rather a career. Growth is very important personally and in an organization. Employees need to stay learning in order to grow.
In everyday life, the development of life skills helps students to: Find new ways of thinking and problem solving. Recognise the impact of their actions and teaches them to take responsibility for what they do rather than blame others. Build confidence both in spoken skills and for group collaboration and cooperation.
An ability and capacity acquired through deliberate, systematic, and sustained effort to smoothly and adaptively carryout complex activities or job functions involving ideas (cognitive skills), things (technical skills), and/or people (interpersonal skills). The common example of skills listed below.
Communication.
Ability to Work Under Pressure.
Decision Making.
Time Management.
Self-motivation.
Conflict Resolution.
Leadership.
Adaptability.
