Bridging India's Skill Gap: Addressing the Employability Challenge
19 hours, 19 minutes ago

Bridging India's Skill Gap: Addressing the Employability Challenge

The Quint  

Peoplefy works closely with Large GCCs and IT Companies for their niche talent needs. According to a 2023 report by the India Skills Report, only 48.7% of the Indian workforce is deemed employable, highlighting a massive gap between education and industry requirements. The report also emphasizes that while India's literacy rate is around 77.7%, literacy does not equate to employability. The manufacturing sector, bolstered by initiatives like Make-in-India, faces a paradoxical situation: there are jobs to be filled, but not enough skilled individuals to fill them. Moreover, as automation and artificial intelligence transform industries, there is an increasing demand for tech-savvy, cognitively adept employees who can adapt to changing roles and environments.

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How govt wants to produce 80 million skilled Indian grads for global workforce by 2035
2 days, 15 hours ago

How govt wants to produce 80 million skilled Indian grads for global workforce by 2035

The Hindu  

In a major effort towards enhancing the employability of India’s youth, the University Grants Commission has unveiled a set of guidelines for embedding skill-based courses and micro-credentials into the higher education framework. “This initiative reflects our commitment to creating a vibrant, adaptable education system that prepares India’s youth for emerging opportunities,” the UGC Chairman added while unveiling the guidelines a …

Bridging the skills gap: How 2024 shaped India's job tech revolution
5 days, 4 hours ago

Bridging the skills gap: How 2024 shaped India's job tech revolution

India Today  

The year 2024 has been a pivotal chapter in India's efforts to combat unemployment. With rapid technological advancements and shifting workforce demands, the job tech ecosystem has emerged as a critical enabler in bridging the employability gap and redefining the employment landscape. Prateek Shukla, Founder and CEO of Masai School, reflects on the lessons of 2024 and their implications for …

Act now to create a resilient, adaptable and skilled workforce for the future
1 week, 2 days ago

Act now to create a resilient, adaptable and skilled workforce for the future

Live Mint  

The stark reality of India’s evolving job market is captured in a single striking statistic: While 83 million jobs globally face extinction in the next five years, 69 million new roles will emerge in their place. The FICCI-EY Future of Jobs 3.0 Report 2024 dives deep into this transformation across five critical sectors: Manufacturing, FMCGs, healthcare, energy and infrastructure, revealing …

Caste census may have taken over the political discourse, but here is why we need an announcement of Skill Census in Union Budget 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

Caste census may have taken over the political discourse, but here is why we need an announcement of Skill Census in Union Budget 2025

Op India  

India’s demographic transition will see it emerge as the most populous nation in the working age group by 2030. A National Skill Census in the Union Budget 2025 might help realize this gap and thereby stimulate India’s growth in terms of skills. India-UAE Collaboration: India and the UAE launched a pilot project to align India’s skill development programs with UAE …

Why is India emerging as global hub for fresh talent in hiring trends?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why is India emerging as global hub for fresh talent in hiring trends?

India Today  

India is home to the world's largest youth population, with 66 percent, i.e., 808 million+ people, under the age of 35. In this article, we explore fresher hiring and future trends, offering insights into why India is becoming the go-to market for fresh talent, as shared by Ankit Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Unstop. This shift towards skill-oriented hiring is …

Growing cybercrime and the need for an Indian cybersecurity force
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Growing cybercrime and the need for an Indian cybersecurity force

The Hindu  

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be stressed enough. While India produces a wealth of technically skilled professionals known for their strong work ethic, ensuring that they are adequately equipped to tackle future challenges particularly in cybersecurity is essential. By drawing inspiration from initiatives such as the U.K.’s Cyber Accreditation Program and Singapore’s Cybersecurity Academy, …

Andhra Pradesh all set to get skill-tagged
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Andhra Pradesh all set to get skill-tagged

The Hindu  

“I carry a knife or a sickle, an earthen pot, a waist belt and a harness before wrapping my feet around the tree trunk and climbing it,” explains Katikam Bhiksham, a toddy-tapper from Penumaka village in Tadepalli mandal of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Srinath feels that the skill census should not be prolonged, and it should be completed …

India will emerge global powerhouse for skilled talent by 2030
4 weeks, 2 days ago

India will emerge global powerhouse for skilled talent by 2030

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Wheebox ETS India Skills Report 2025, in collaboration with CII, Taggd, AICTE, and AIU, unveils a strategic vision for "Global Talent Mobility" underscores India’s pivotal role in addressing global workforce demand, skills required fueled by rising employability, an optimistic hiring intent, and a roadmap for 2030. With 65% of the Indian workforce under 35 years old, India’s youthful …

Why Indian companies are now hiring for skill sets, not job titles
1 month ago

Why Indian companies are now hiring for skill sets, not job titles

India Today  

Indian companies today are hiring for skills rather than job titles. Roop Kaistha, regional APAC managing director of global talent solutions firm AMS, explains that companies have traditionally hired for job titles, assuming that candidates possess the required skills based on their past work experience or educational background. Additionally, the proliferation of online learning platforms has enabled candidates to explore …

World Bank urges coordinated action on skills and employment for India’s $5 trillion economy goal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World Bank urges coordinated action on skills and employment for India’s $5 trillion economy goal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India must make a coordinated effort to develop and rebrand vocational skills, besides aligning education and training with the job market, to leverage its demographic advantage to meet its $5-trillion economic target, according to the World Bank. “While globally true, in India, there is an overpowering narrative around skill education being for students who are weak and would …

IBM: The Right Training Can Make Youth in India's Small Towns More Employable
2 months, 1 week ago

IBM: The Right Training Can Make Youth in India's Small Towns More Employable

The Hindu  

IBM India head Sandip Patel emphasizes the importance of training and skills development for youth in India's small towns and cities to become more employable in the tech industry. He highlights the country's strengths as a large talent base and the potential of Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities and towns to produce skilled workforce. IBM has been actively conducting …

Tech Savvy Youth: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Skillful Future
2 months, 1 week ago

Tech Savvy Youth: Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Skillful Future

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the importance of leveraging technology to address the skills gap and empower India's workforce. It emphasizes the need for open-source national job and skilling platforms that provide personalized learning experiences, including AI-powered tools for career guidance and mentorship. The article also stresses the importance of addressing access issues, particularly for women and rural populations, to ensure inclusivity. …

Upskilling India's Workforce: A Roadmap for the Future Economy
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Upskilling India's Workforce: A Roadmap for the Future Economy

Hindustan Times  

The article highlights the need for India to invest in skill development and upskilling its workforce to address the challenges of a rapidly changing job market. The government's recent policy aims to enhance skill development for its youth through various initiatives, including the Skill India Mission and the launch of a new scheme focused on collaborative efforts between state and …

National Engineering Day: 90% of graduates face employability challenges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

National Engineering Day: 90% of graduates face employability challenges

India Today  

National Engineering Day celebrates the significant contributions of engineers to India’s development, with engineering emerging as a key career path for many. Despite India producing nearly 1.5 million engineers annually, only a fraction are employable, leading to a growing concern about the country’s engineering talent pool. The theme of National Engineering Day, 'Creating Solutions for a Sustainable World,' underscores the …

Good start on job creation but more steps are needed
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Good start on job creation but more steps are needed

New Indian Express  

Ending years of handwringing, the NDA government has finally decided to tackle the issue of high unemployment in the country. Last week, presenting Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gave job creation the greatest shot of adrenaline, rolling out five new schemes with an unprecedented outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore. The proposed package is expected to facilitate employment and …

Budget 2024: Why It’s Right Time to Propel ‘Skill India’ as an Employment Engine - News18
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Why It’s Right Time to Propel ‘Skill India’ as an Employment Engine - News18

News 18  

The upcoming Union Budget on July 23 will shed light on initiatives that may reshape economic priorities under the Modi 3.0 government. The decision to rename the Cabinet Committee on Employment and Skill Development to include livelihood emphasises a shift to provide employable skills to the most vulnerable—67 per cent of the country’s underprivileged population. The rebranding and revitalisation of …

Economic Survey 2023-24: Only 51% graduates employable
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: Only 51% graduates employable

The Hindu  

According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, 65% of India’s fast-growing population is under the age of 35, and many lack the skills needed by a modern economy. The 2022-23 Annual Report of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship notes, “as per National Single SignOn, 2011-12 report on Status of Education and Vocational Training in India, among persons of age …

Skill Census, a unique exercise to identify skills and competencies among youth in Andhra Pradesh
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Skill Census, a unique exercise to identify skills and competencies among youth in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Government of Andhra Pradesh will be conducting a Skill Census-2024’, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive assessment and data collection, aimed at understanding the skills and competencies of individuals and the skillsets the industries are looking for. Five objectives As a part of the exercise, a detailed survey of the existing workforce and demographic trends will be taken up to map the …

Bridging the Gap: How India Can Unlock the Potential of its Service Sector - News18
7 months, 1 week ago

Bridging the Gap: How India Can Unlock the Potential of its Service Sector - News18

News 18  

The service sector has undeniably been the primary driver of India’s growth since the year 2000. Skill Gap In India, the skill gap in the labour force is a significant challenge, with only 51 per cent of the youth deemed employable due to a lack of necessary skills. Efforts to bridge this gap must include public-private partnerships, such as the …

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Classroom to cubicle: filling the digital skill gap

The Hindu  

In a residential patch at Puttanna Road in Basavanagudi, a building rumbles with excitement. The “ADVANTAGE INDIA” initiative, a part of Microsoft’s Skills for Jobs programme, will focus on training individuals in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. Those institutions who have all the capability but just need skilling can use the job standards created by the Sector Skill Council …

How to create more jobs for India’s educated youth | In Focus podcast
9 months, 1 week ago

How to create more jobs for India’s educated youth | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The India Employment Report 2024, released recently by the International Labour Organisation, paints a grim picture. The news is particularly bad on two critical counts: joblessness is particularly high among the youth, and its worse for the educated youth. According to the report, India’s youth account for 83% of the unemployed workforce, with the share of the educated youth among …

Combating Unemployment through Evolving Tech Skill Sets - News18
9 months, 1 week ago

Combating Unemployment through Evolving Tech Skill Sets - News18

News 18  

Amidst rapidly evolving technologies to stay globally competitive, the labour-intensive manufacturing sector has a significant opportunity to address the complex issue of unemployment in the country. We must bring our skill development infrastructure up to global standards by creating National Occupation Standards and Qualification Packs that meet international requirements for various job roles. Revisit the skill gap The labour force …

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey
10 months, 1 week ago

What skills India: How skilling in India is evolving, the transformative journey

Hindustan Times  

India, a burgeoning powerhouse of talent and innovation, stands at a crucial juncture in its educational and professional skilling journey. Skilling the school students- Early child education Early education recognition is essential as preschools lay the groundwork for future education by fostering children's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, which shapes their adult selves. Early childhood education technology platforms are increasingly …

Talent development is a key priority for Indian companies in 2024: LinkedIn
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Talent development is a key priority for Indian companies in 2024: LinkedIn

Deccan Chronicle  

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has released its latest Workplace Learning Report which points out that 94% of companies in India plan to enhance their employees’ skills and abilities this year, as AI continues to reshape the world of work. According to the report, upskilling employees, aligning learning programs to business goals, and creating a culture of learning are …

Hiring in India: 37% employers planning to increase staff strength by 2024 March
1 year ago

Hiring in India: 37% employers planning to increase staff strength by 2024 March

Live Mint  

India has one of the strongest hiring sentiments in the world over the next three months, with 37 percent of businesses planning to increase their staff levels in response to strong domestic demand, a report has stated. As per the survey, India and the Netherlands reported strongest net employment outlooks at 37 percent, followed by Costa Rica and the US …

The Future of Skills: A Shift Towards Reskilling and Upskilling - News18
1 year, 3 months ago

The Future of Skills: A Shift Towards Reskilling and Upskilling - News18

News 18  

The rapidly changing nature of jobs and skills requirements across the world is creating a skills gap that hinders employment opportunities. To address this issue and achieve the national goal of making India the skill capital of the world, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship should establish a National Skills University, as proposed in the National Skills Universities Bill …

India As Global Skill Capital: Challenges and Solutions - News18
1 year, 6 months ago

India As Global Skill Capital: Challenges and Solutions - News18

News 18  

As structural, demographic and technological shifts transform the Indian economy and the nature of work, new entrants to the workforce will have to be skilled and made employable. Women’s low participation in the labour force Pathways for international mobility India is committed to becoming the ‘skill capital’ of the world and structured efforts such as the India International Skill Centre …

India, World’s Most Populous Country, Should Be Embodied With Ideal Employable Skills - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

India, World’s Most Populous Country, Should Be Embodied With Ideal Employable Skills - News18

News 18  

India has surpassed China as the world’s most populous country in demographic composition, with a staggering 65 percent working-age population having an average age of 28.4 years. There is an extra advantage in the employability of women because the companies have also adopted new recruitment strategies centred around soft skills like communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. Developed countries like Singapore …

Upskilling, jobs face challenges
1 year, 11 months ago

Upskilling, jobs face challenges

Live Mint  

The Union budget’s focus on job creation as well as skill development will need more incentives to attract the private sector, said recruitment experts. One needs to simplify compliance structures at the ground level,” said Aditya Narayan Mishra, chief executive officer, Ciel HR Services. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 aimed at skilling “lakhs …

Education Budget 2023: Focus on Building Reading Habit, Education Among Tribal Children, Key Takeaways From Union Budget
1 year, 11 months ago

Education Budget 2023: Focus on Building Reading Habit, Education Among Tribal Children, Key Takeaways From Union Budget

News 18  

In the recently announced Union Budget 2023, the education budget focuses on increasing literacy among children in an organic manner as well as building an ecosystem that equips youth with the right skills for the job market. In a boost to increasing literacy among tribal children, the minister announced the recruitment of 38,800 teachers and support staff for 740 Eklavya …

Union Budget 2023-24 Should Spur ‘Ready to Hire’ Skills - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2023-24 Should Spur ‘Ready to Hire’ Skills - News18

News 18  

The Central government recently rolled out a new integrated food security scheme, beginning 1 January 2023, under which free food grains would be provided to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act. I wish the Union Budget 2023-24, which Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman would table in Parliament on February 1, focusses on imparting employable and …

4 In 5 Professionals In India Looking For A New Job In 2023: LinkedIn
1 year, 11 months ago

4 In 5 Professionals In India Looking For A New Job In 2023: LinkedIn

ABP News  

Four in 5 professionals in India are considering changing their jobs in 2023 and this sentiment is largely led by Gen Z, with 88 per cent of professionals aged 18-24 considering a switch, a new report by LinkedIn said on Wednesday. According to Microsoft-owned LinkedIn’s economic graph data, hiring levels in India were 23 per cent slower in December 2022 …

Why India Needs to Expand Export Quality Skilled Manpower - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Why India Needs to Expand Export Quality Skilled Manpower - News18

News 18  

Managing an ever-burgeoning population is a Herculean task. As per the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship 2015, the target was to impart various types of skills to 40 crore people by 2022. The major challenges to skill development, as also pointed out by the NITI Aayog, involve mapping skill requirements sector-wise and geographically; making vocational training in school …

Why India's Laxmi Deserves More Shakti Through Equal Skill Training and Job Opportunities
2 years, 4 months ago

Why India's Laxmi Deserves More Shakti Through Equal Skill Training and Job Opportunities

News 18  

A recent report by consulting group McKinsey Global has highlighted the immense economic potential India is failing to realise, all because women face work-related hindrances. As per the Time Use Survey Report 2019, women in India spend only 61 minutes per day on employment and related activities, as opposed to 247 minutes spent on unpaid domestic services. According to 2019-2020 …

India Must Create Highly Skilled Workforce for Fast-Paced Sustainable Growth
2 years, 4 months ago

India Must Create Highly Skilled Workforce for Fast-Paced Sustainable Growth

News 18  

Indian skilled workforce can easily be divided into three categories – primary, secondary and tertiary. Our higher educational institutions have to play a key role in making India a leading global innovation and digital economy and making quality education affordable and accessible for the bottom of the pyramid population.” Five broad categories of parameters identified in the NIRF are teaching, …

Explained: Here's why skill development is a key to inclusive growth
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained: Here's why skill development is a key to inclusive growth

India Today  

Enabling the next working generation to develop skills can reduce the current economic burden. When skill development is undertaken with the focus on contributing to structural transformation, it automatically results in labour productivity, enabling public and private investment in education and better economic growth. While India deals with skills deficit challenges, better access to skill development opportunities can bridge the …

Explained: New-age curriculum to solve biggest job crisis in India, and emphasis on skilled workforce
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained: New-age curriculum to solve biggest job crisis in India, and emphasis on skilled workforce

India Today  

The Indian educational system aims to strengthen character, develop strong moral and ethical values, and make students creative so they can solve real problems. Our country's education system needs to restructure outdated education curricula and rapidly adopt innovative education methodology that is in sync with industrial needs so that our young workforce is employable. Hence, there is a serious need …

Only 3 in 1000 Get Govt Jobs, Number of Jobs, Selected Candidates on a Decline
2 years, 5 months ago

Only 3 in 1000 Get Govt Jobs, Number of Jobs, Selected Candidates on a Decline

News 18  

Getting a government job is tough and it’s getting tougher by the year. Year Selected Candidates 2014-15 1,30,423 2015-16 1,11,807 2016-17 1,01,333 2017-18 76,147 2018-19 38,100 2019-20 1,47,096 2020-21 78,555 2021-22 38,850 Total 7,22,311 Year No of Applicants 2014-15 2,32,22,083 2015-16 2,95,51,844 2016-17 2,28,99,612 2017-18 3,94,76,878 2018-19 5,09,36,479 2019-20 1,78,39,752 2020-21 1,80,01,469 2021-22 1,86,71,121 Total 22,05,99,238 Blaming the ruling BJP …

India’s gig workforce will grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30: Niti Aayog study
2 years, 6 months ago

India’s gig workforce will grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30: Niti Aayog study

The Hindu  

The government’s policy think tank Niti Aayog has recommended that measures should be taken to provide for social security, including paid leave, occupational disease and work accident insurance, support during irregularity of work and pension plans, for the gig workforce in the country, which is expected to grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30. The report broadly classifies gig workers — …

'Factually incorrect': Centre rubbishes reports of Indians losing hope for work
2 years, 8 months ago

'Factually incorrect': Centre rubbishes reports of Indians losing hope for work

India TV News  

Highlights Labour force and workforce in the country increased during 2017-18 to 2019-20, govt said There has been an increase in the female labour force, the govt further said Employment is the primary concern of the Government of India, it said Ministry of Labour and Employment on Tuesday said that reports stating half of the working-age population has lost hope …

India’s GDP can grow to $40 trillion if working-age population gets employment: CII report
2 years, 9 months ago

India’s GDP can grow to $40 trillion if working-age population gets employment: CII report

The Hindu  

India’s Gross Domestic Product can grow from the current $3 trillion to $9 trillion by 2030, and $40 trillion by 2047, if the country’s working-age population — which is expected to increase by over 100 million people between 2020-30, is productively employed, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry. ‘Golden period’ “The golden period of 30 years …

The era of an unemployed India
2 years, 9 months ago

The era of an unemployed India

The Hindu  

Reports on and the visuals of the recent agitations by railway job applicants reveal a widespread problem of massive job insecurity among India’s youth. One such index is the downward pressure unleashed by the influx of overqualified youth aspiring for middle and lower rung government jobs, which, despite their modest pay, are highly coveted given the greater job security ascribed …

Why India is in need of skill training programme
2 years, 11 months ago

Why India is in need of skill training programme

India Today  

Over the years, learners and professionals have taken little interest in advancing their skill-set. Skill India Mission The Skills India Mission was a very ambitious skilling mission project that was launched in 2015. Perks of skilling EdTech companies co-create courses with prominent enterprises, providing placement opportunities to learners. There are many non-IT professionals who opt for switching gears and take …

Can Skilling Combat India's Unemployment Issue?
3 years, 5 months ago

Can Skilling Combat India's Unemployment Issue?

News 18  

The second wave of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns led to 10 million Indians losing their jobs, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy. Many are turning to the skill training sector to find answers for job losses like enrolling in online courses to upskill and reskill. The pandemic caused unprecedented disruption in the provision of education and skill …

Under India's Skill Initiative, 1.28 Crore Youth Trained, 56% Got Jobs
3 years, 5 months ago

Under India's Skill Initiative, 1.28 Crore Youth Trained, 56% Got Jobs

News 18  

Over 1.28 crore youngsters have been trained under the ambitious Skill India project of the Centre but only a little more than half of the candidates have managed to get job placements after completing their courses, government data shows. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana programme, which was launched on July 15, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on …

Which Degree Makes You Most Employable in Post-COVID World? Hint: It's not an MBA
3 years, 8 months ago

Which Degree Makes You Most Employable in Post-COVID World? Hint: It's not an MBA

News 18  

Two consecutive years of COVID restrictions have made employers a bit skeptical of whom they hire and the salaries they offer. For those planning a career, here are the most employable degrees in India based on the 8th edition of the India Skills Report 2021 – Despite being the most employable degree, less than half of the students who clear …

Utilizing education technology to enhance India's employability and bridge the skill gap
3 years, 10 months ago

Utilizing education technology to enhance India's employability and bridge the skill gap

India Today  

The overwhelming nature of technology has disrupted the businesses processes over the years, especially for the working class. The resistance towards upgrading skills has put the employable population under distress, however, the growing demand of skilled professionals has influenced the people to learn new approaches and skills leading to tremendous trailblazing opportunities across the world. Moreover, as per the 2019-2020 …

Gender gap in employability improving with Indian digital revolution: Survey
3 years, 10 months ago

Gender gap in employability improving with Indian digital revolution: Survey

Hindustan Times  

Given the strategic changes that occurred during the pandemic year, a study revealed that youth employability has reduced due to growing demand for technology but the employability of women has improved with digital revolution. The youth employability stood at 45.9% consisting of highly employable resources, that is significantly lower than 46.2% in the previous year, according to the India Skills …

Delhi education revolution 2.0: After schools, AAP shifts focus to building capacity for skills training
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi education revolution 2.0: After schools, AAP shifts focus to building capacity for skills training

Firstpost  

The Delhi Skills and Entrepreneurship University brings industry and academia’s respected individuals together to build an institution that is agile and sensitive to the market’s requirements Delhi’s economy is recovering after the COVID-19 shock because of the teamwork of people, businesses, traders, workers, and the government. A few days back, the Delhi government took an important step towards this goal …

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