Manipal Foundation and City & Guilds Group partner for skill development

NEW DELHI: Manipal Foundation, the charitable arm of the Manipal Group, and UK-based skill development agency City & Guilds Group, announced a joint scholarship programme in India on Friday, committing a combined investment of Rs 1.46 crore over the next three years for scholarships in vocational education and training (VET).

Students can apply for scholarships in engineering and manufacturing, hospitality and catering, construction, health and social care and teaching and learning. For the first year, scholarships will be allocated in cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bhubaneswar and the regions surrounding these cities.

Scholarships will be awarded based on need and merit. Examples of individuals who will be eligible include: women (50% of the scholarships will be awarded to women); learners with disabilities; prisoners seeking rehabilitation; and learners who demonstrate exceptional promise and a desire to learn. Individuals can apply for scholarships by emailing mfcg.scholarship@manipalglobal.com.

Chris Jones, chief executive of the City & Guilds Group said: " Vocational training can significantly benefit economies across the world. That’s why we’re so pleased to be launching this scholarship programme with Manipal Foundation. It will give young Indians the opportunity to develop the skills they need to progress in their careers, so they can contribute to businesses and communities, and help India’s economy grow."

Bala Warrier, CEO, Manipal Foundation added: "With the right interventions and programmes, India holds a strong position to provide skilled labour when it is predicted that the rest of the world will experience a skills shortage."