PSDM inks MoU with Raina Education Foundation to upskill Punjab youth

Chandigarh, September 2, 2024: In an effort to further boost the employability and entrepreneurial skills of the Punjab’s youth in response to the changing job market landscape, the Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Raina Education Foundation in the presence of Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Aman Arora, here on Monday.

The MoU was signed by Mission Director of PSDM Amrit Singh (IAS) and Shveta Raina, Head, Raina Education Foundation, sister concern of Talerang. This partnership aims to have a significant impact on Punjab's workforce by offering assessment, career training, skill development, internships and placements.

Commending the entire department for progressing towards its objective of empowering Punjab's youth with skills, Aman Arora highlighted that this partnership signifies a substantial stride towards establishing a skilled and job-ready workforce in Punjab, in line with the overarching goal of fostering sustainable employment prospects and economic development. The department has been actively working to facilitate job opportunities for Punjab's youth and prepare them for future career endeavours.

Elaborating on the collaboration, the Mission Director Amrit Singh shared that the initiative will be implemented through a hybrid model, blending online and in-person elements, without any fees for participants. From an initial group of 10,000 eligible candidates, the top 1,000 performers will be chosen for group mentoring and training. Among these, the top 500 achievers will gain access to an online platform and assessment tools, leading to the selection of the top 100 for internships and job placements. The project aims to offer micro-internships for practical experience in their chosen skill areas, personalised mentorship with features like one-on-one mock interviews and feedback and ongoing assistance through the App, she added.

Expanding on the collaboration between PSDM and Raina Education Foundation, Amrit Singh said that this joint effort will lead the way in assessment and training, utilising the foundation's expertise to equip candidates for the dynamic job landscape. The primary aim of the program is to boost the employability and entrepreneurial skills of Punjab's youth, ensuring they are adequately prepared to fulfil industry requirements and opportunities.