Bangalore: By the end of this year, the city is likely to start imparting vocational training in aviation and aerospace. Through this initiative, the government aims to about 18,000 youth.
As aviation and aerospace are predicted to be the next big segments for the city after information technology, a forthcoming public-private partnership (PPP) is expected to train youth for jobs. About 18,000 youngsters are expected to get vocational training for jobs in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), operations, ticket booking, as well as ground staff etc.
The National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC), along with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) and the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI), is likely to facilitate this programme towards the end of the year.
The NSDC, which was formed by the Union finance ministry for skills upgradation, already runs about 22 skills councils in various sectors. This one for aerospace and aviation will be the twenty-third council, and will receive a seed capital of Rs5 crore from the corporation.
09/08/13 Daily News & Analysis
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As aviation and aerospace are predicted to be the next big segments for the city after information technology, a forthcoming public-private partnership (PPP) is expected to train youth for jobs. About 18,000 youngsters are expected to get vocational training for jobs in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), operations, ticket booking, as well as ground staff etc.
The National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC), along with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) and the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (SIATI), is likely to facilitate this programme towards the end of the year.
The NSDC, which was formed by the Union finance ministry for skills upgradation, already runs about 22 skills councils in various sectors. This one for aerospace and aviation will be the twenty-third council, and will receive a seed capital of Rs5 crore from the corporation.
09/08/13 Daily News & Analysis
