NSDC International’s Skilling Drive To Prevent Illegal Migration

All that glitters is not gold, so it is said. And similarly, all that appears to be lucrative overseas career propositions, may not be proper for you. Today's youth often tend to take illegal migration routes, billed as 'Donkey Routes', while seeking opportunities overseas. The Centre has now come up with NSDC International's skilling initiatives so that job seekers can avoid illegal migration routes.

NSDC International with the support of the central government has been developing pathways in collaboration with international governments to streamline the migration process, as the global market has lots of opportunities for skilled Indian youths.

NSDC is also creating large-scale awareness over the fact that the world values skilled professionals, and with the right training, certifications, and ethical migration, the youths of India can build sustainable and long-term careers abroad. Taking illegal migration routes is not only dangerous but also puts lives at risk. The youths can enroll themselves in skilling programs of NSDC International, which offers skilling programs and courses that are in demand in the global market.

Interestingly, NSDC International has been actively collaborating with international governments to create structured job opportunities for Indian youth. Recognizing India's skilled workforce, several countries have approached NSDC International with employment opportunities. Israel has asked for 5,000 healthcare workers, an indication of demand for Indiana abroad. On similar lines, Germany and Japan continue to seek trained healthcare professionals.

Skill assessment centres have been set up for 100 trades across the country, so that, effectively, anybody who believes that the person in the job is ready to go to Israel or Japan or Germany, can simply present themselves to these assessment centres and NSDC International can provide a list of these assessment centres where their skills will be assessed and certified, and this is that they can apply for work visa also.

That's not all. To increase global employability, NSDC International is setting up global language labs offering training in Russian, Italian, Korean, and French languages. The initiative aims to break language barriers and increase the chances of Indian candidates, securing high-paying jobs overseas. NSDC is also going to open 10 new international academies to empower youth in foreign languages and soft skills.

It is pertinent to mention here that since its inception in October 2021, NSDC International has created 88,924 overseas job opportunities across 22 countries. Through strategic collaborations with international governments and organizations, over 64,000 skilled Indian candidates have been successfully placed in countries, including Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, Japan, and the United Kingdom. It has facilitated training and job placements across 19 industries, focusing on key sectors such as construction, mechanical, electrical & plumbing (MEP), and facility management.

If NSDC's projections are to be believed, close to a lakh care workers will start getting deployed (annually) in various parts of the world in about two years. Enormous opportunities are coming in the care giving sector from across the globe. For instance, Israel has asked for 5,000 care workers. And NSDC International is in touch with agencies of foreign governments to inculcate the right skills among the youths of our country to make them eligible for employment.

The bottom line, therefore, is: Look before you leap!