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Hans India
28-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
APCRDA launches skill courses
Guntur: As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusive growth and social development, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has launched two impactful initiatives aimed at empowering women and equipping youth with employment-ready skills in the Amaravati region. Speaking to the media, AP CRDA informed that in light of the ongoing capital development works and the expected inflow of workers at construction sites, 368 Self Help Group (SHG) women, who are members of the gender committees, are being sensitised on the issue of gender-based violence. The sessions focus on the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. In parallel, the APCRDA is conducting several skill development programmes under the Skill Hub initiative. These include courses in painting, data entry operations, and front office management. The painting course at Skill Hub, Tullur has enrolled 22 participants and commenced on April 24. A data entry operator course with 30 participants began on May 12 at the same venue. A front office training batch with 28 participants started on May 26, and another data entry batch with 29 participants commenced at Government College, Mangalagiri.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority launches 2 initiatives to upskill women & youth
Vijayawada: Aimed at empowering women and equipping youth with employment-ready skills in the Amaravati region, the AP Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has launched two initiatives wherein 368 self help group (SHG) women, who are members of the gender committees, are being sensitised on the issue of gender-based violence. The sessions focus on prevention of sexual harassment at workplace through the POSH Act and aim to build awareness on the roles and responsibilities of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under the Act. These trained committee members will be instrumental in addressing and managing any gender-related grievances that may arise during capital development in the backdrop of the ongoing capital development works and the expected inflow of workers at construction sites. The initiative also highlights various livelihood opportunities available for women in the evolving economic landscape of Amaravati. Under the initiative, the SHG women are being guided on how to identify and utilise these opportunities to achieve greater financial independence and empowerment. Similarly, the APCRDA is conducting several skill development programmes under the Skill Hub initiative, which include courses in painting, data entry operations, and front office management. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The painting course at Skill Hub Thullur commenced on April 24 with 22 participants. While data entry operator course began on May 12 with 30 participants, an additional batch of 30 participants attended classes on the course on May 20 at Mangalagiri govt college. Subsequently, a training course on front office training with 28 participants began on May 26. The CRDA said that all the training courses are scheduled to be completed between June and August. APCRDA commissioner K Kanna Babu said that the above initiatives underline the CRDA's commitment to building a safe, skilled, and inclusive Amaravati by supporting both women and youth through targeted education, awareness, and training efforts.
Business Standard
26-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Medhavi Skills University Signs MoU with Accel Skill to Empower Indian Youth for workforce skilling in line with global job opportunities
PNN Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], April 26: In a landmark initiative to open global career pathways for Indian youth, Medhavi Skills University (MSU), Sikkim, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Accel Skill Edutech Private Limited, a workforce skilling organization. The partnership aims to facilitate international training and work placement opportunities through a structured and student-centric approach. The agreement was formalized at Gurgaon in the presence of Devender K Saini, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Medhavi Skills University, Yashwinder Paal Singh, Co-founder, Accel Skill Edutech and Naresh Garg, Head - GTM, Accel Skill. Through this collaboration, MSU's Office of International Affairs (OIA), under its flagship initiative SHINE (Skill Hub for International Employment), will partner with Accel Skill to jointly implement programs focused on mobilization, global skill training, and overseas placements. Through this collaboration, MSU and Accel Skill will jointly create awareness, deliver training, and help candidates secure suitable international job opportunities. The goal is to build a comprehensive ecosystem that supports Indian youth in acquiring globally relevant skills and launching meaningful international careers. Devender K Saini, Group Chief Strategy Officer, MSU, remarked: "At Medhavi Skills University, we believe in creating transformative opportunities that align skills with global demand. This MoU with Accel Skill enables us to take our SHINE initiative forward and empower young Indians to explore meaningful international careers backed by world-class training and certification." Archana Thakran, Co-Founder and CEO, Accel Skill Edutech, said: "This collaboration is a key step toward making global opportunities more accessible to aspiring Indian youth. By combining Medhavi Skills University's robust academic foundation and global outreach through its Office of International Affairs with our practical expertise in candidate preparation, we are building a clear, compliant, and high-quality pathway for students to succeed internationally. With SHINE centers and international work-integrated learning programs, this partnership ensures students are not only skilled but also globally ready." The agreement strongly emphasis on ethical practices and compliance, ensuring a transparent and trustworthy experience for students. This collaboration is expected to benefit thousands of candidates across sectors like hospitality, nursing, manufacturing, and skilled trades, paving the way for a truly global Indian workforce.
