Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) and Magic Bus India Foundation have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to equip and empower marginalized youth. This collaboration aims to provide transferable life and employability skills to 3 lakh youth over the next 3 years.
MEPSC, a Sector Skill Council established under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, is a public-private partnership model and an Awarding Body under the National Council for Vocational Education & Training. Magic Bus India Foundation, on the other hand, is a leading non-profit organization in the education and skilling space.
The partnership between MEPSC and Magic Bus India Foundation will focus on skilling youth in sectors such as Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), Information Technology and IT-enabled Services (IT – ITeS), Retail, Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), and Logistics. By providing these skills, the collaboration aims to prepare marginalized youth for today’s competitive job market.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Col. Anil Kumar Pokhriyal, CEO and Executive Board Member of MEPSC, and representatives from Magic Bus India Foundation. The collaboration will span across three years, with each year outlined by a comprehensive action plan.
In the first year, the focus will be on obtaining recognition for Magic Bus’ Transferable Life and Employability Skills Curriculum and aligning it with the existing National Occupational Standard (NOS) code. From the second year onwards, joint programs, workshops, seminars, and policy-focused interventions will be planned and coordinated to further enhance the skilling ecosystem.
Arun Nalavadi, Executive Director – Sustainability and Livelihoods at Magic Bus India Foundation, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating that it is a landmark moment in their pursuit of empowering India’s youth. He believes that the collaboration with MEPSC will generate opportunities for underserved youth to acquire transferable life and employability skills, ultimately contributing to the growth of various sectors across the nation.
Magic Bus India Foundation has been working towards empowering vulnerable youth through their Livelihood Programme. With over 2 lakh youths already skilled and placed in employment, the organization aims to double the income of families by enabling individuals to sustain their job and career growth.
MEPSC, on the other hand, has been consistently striving to build and fulfill the needs of the workplace and the workforce. With a special focus on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, MEPSC aims to create a skilled India.
The partnership between MEPSC and Magic Bus India Foundation is a significant step towards equipping and empowering marginalized youth. By providing them with the necessary skills, the collaboration aims to create a brighter future for these young individuals and contribute to the overall development of the nation.
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