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Chinese proverb of the day: 'If You Give a Man a Fish, You Feed Him for a Day. But If You Give Him a Fishing Rod, You Feed Him for a Lifetime' teaches why education, skill development matterChinese proverb offers enduring wisdom about education, empowerment, and self-reliance. While temporary assistance is sometimes necessary, ...
Planning to work in Germany? Here's what you need to know about the work visasGermany offers various work visas for non-EU nationals to address labor shortages, enabling them to live and work in the country. Eligibili...
Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
What is Germany's Language Course Visa? Eligibility, costs and key rules explainedGermany's Language Course Visa allows non-EU nationals to study German intensively for up to one year. Applicants need admission to a recog...
Govt can allow establishments to hire up to 25% apprentices but with riders: Skills secretary Debashree MukherjeeLarge industries can be allowed to take up to 25% apprentices provided they have reached the 15% limit in the last three years, will pay at...
Quote of the day by Booker T. Washington: 'A lie does not become truth. Wrong does not become right. Evil does not become good just because...' - African-American educator who founded Tuskegee UniversityQuote of the day by Booker T. Washington: Booker T. Washington, born into slavery, rose to become a pivotal African-American leader. He fou...
The Rise of Working Multiple Identities, Not Just JobsThe modern economy demands new work identities. People now juggle full-time jobs with freelancing and content creation. This shift means tr...
Everything you need to know about Vocational Training courses in CanadaInterested students can pursue vocational courses in Canada through graduate certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas, with integrated...
Skills development ministry invites applications for 11 posts at NCVETThe NCVET is expected to regulate the functioning of entities engaged in vocational education and training, both long-term and short-term.
With eyes on skilling, ministry invites applications for NCVETGovernment is of the view that this institutional reform will improve quality as well as enhance market relevance of skill development prog...
Process to set up regulator for skill development bodies beginsA senior government official told ET that the committee is expected to advertise soon for the top posts of the council, which is being set ...
Two institutions merged to form regulator for skill trainingThe government is of the view that setting up a regulator in the skills sector will lead to improvement in quality and market relevance of ...
Cabinet nod to merger of regulatory bodies NCVT, NDSA"The NCVET will regulate the functioning of entities engaged in vocational education and training, both long-term and short-term, and estab...
Asian Development Bank extends $100 million loan to enhance employability in KeralaThe loan has a 20-year term including a grace period of five years, commitment charges of 0.15 per cent and interest rate based on LIBOR.
‘Make in India’ will remain just a mantra unless India gets cracking with vocational trainingThe law spells out the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders: central ministries of education, human resources and social security.
- New Zealand offers support to India's skill development plan
With Government planning to train 500 million people by 2022 under a national skill development initiative, New Zealand today offered its s...
Making vocational learning job-relevantMonitor Inclusive Markets carried out a series of studies covering around 300 organisations engaged with those at the bottom of the pyramid.
- IGNOU to set up three institutes for northeastern states
Higher education and research on developmental issues in the northeastern region of the country are set to get a boost with the IGNOU decid...
- Govt will now focus on vocational training
There is a growing feeling in government and industry that the education system doesn’t equip students with skills that can help them get j...