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Qualified but not employable youths to be a major concern ahead: Survey
EVEN if India will have the largest force of youth in the world within next few years these young could pose a serious problem for the nation if steps to correct the education system Is not taken on war footing The fear that the education force could indulge in anti social or destructive activities comes from the fact that majority of them will be unemployable. Providing jobs to them may be on the agenda of all major political parties, but the employ-era are reluctant to believe in such propaganda
Over 50 lakh graduates will be produced in the country in about one was. However, only 34% of them will be employable. The startling revalation was made following an intensive survey conducted across 28 states and seven union territories.The assessment by Wheebox. People's Strong in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry reveals that employers in 2014. will stress on skills rather the qualifications The large number of engineering degree hold-era produced in the country might be a field the most. An engineering degree holder in Nagpur is offered salary of Rs 5.000 to Rs 7.000 per month only. For a better salary many of them join sales line - insurance. BPO or electronic goods.
Over 50 lakh graduates will be produced in the country in about one was. However, only 34% of them will be employable. The startling revalation was made following an intensive survey conducted across 28 states and seven union territories.The assessment by Wheebox. People's Strong in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry reveals that employers in 2014. will stress on skills rather the qualifications The large number of engineering degree hold-era produced in the country might be a field the most. An engineering degree holder in Nagpur is offered salary of Rs 5.000 to Rs 7.000 per month only. For a better salary many of them join sales line - insurance. BPO or electronic goods.
The online test conducted for one lack students from 2200 colleges in 28 stales and seven union territories, mainly concentrated on English language, cognitive skills, personality, information technology, general abilities and domain skills - finance, retail. sales and automobile - of .students Along with this response from 100 employers in 10 sectors was also sought on the issue. The conclusion drawn from the study is disturbing and should act as an eye-opener for the policy makers. The study was conducted during August and September last year. Wheebox Employability Skills test (WEST) is endorsed by Confederation of Indian Industry' and Association of Indian Universities and claims to be the only Indian assessment company dial is the certified member onmermiional Test Commission.This is the first effort in its kind that has hroughi government. Industry, sector skill councils, association and academia on one platform.
"Students were not only poor in English language, nut the basic domain knowledge in respective fields was also very poor. Most of the students lack confidence and and have poor problem solving skills." founder and CEO of Wheebox. Nirmal Singh has reported. Another report. titled "Aspiring Minds' National Einployahilily Report", is a national audit of employ ability of three-year Bachelors Degree graduates. According to the report 41% graduates are employable. Their lack of English language knowledge and cognitive skills were identified as the major obstacles to their suitability in the job market. This, again, underscores the urgent necessity of substantive intervention at school and college levels for improving basic skills of students as well as renewing the focus on imparting vocational training alongside theoretical learning.
"Students were not only poor in English language, nut the basic domain knowledge in respective fields was also very poor. Most of the students lack confidence and and have poor problem solving skills." founder and CEO of Wheebox. Nirmal Singh has reported. Another report. titled "Aspiring Minds' National Einployahilily Report", is a national audit of employ ability of three-year Bachelors Degree graduates. According to the report 41% graduates are employable. Their lack of English language knowledge and cognitive skills were identified as the major obstacles to their suitability in the job market. This, again, underscores the urgent necessity of substantive intervention at school and college levels for improving basic skills of students as well as renewing the focus on imparting vocational training alongside theoretical learning.
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