Summary of skill gaps in light Engineering industry

Industry Key Skill Gaps

Light Engineering

Lack of basic understanding and application of drawing skills

Skills related to handling of engineering equipment

Lack of understanding of basic mathematical skills and innumeracy (inability to correlate number and metrics)

Inadequate process understanding

Lack of awareness of latest practices –quality and safety

Communication skills

Ability to work in teams

Summary of skill gaps in IT / ITES industry

Industry Key Skill Gaps

ITES Basic understanding of technology tools Lack of focus on quality Process understanding and compliance Communication skills Ability to work in teams Ability to handle stress and meet deadlines

IT Basic IT skills – keyboard handling, spreadsheets, etc., Understanding of business environment Lack of focus on quality Process understanding Communication skills Ability to work in teams

Willingness to update skills

Summary of skill gaps in Textile industry

Industry Key Skill Gaps

Textiles Awareness of latest technology Design orientation – ability to conceptualize customers

needs Interpersonal skills Communication skills Planning and forecasting skills Colour matching skills Fabric inspection Pattern making Non-availability of skilled sewing workers Garment market understanding Awareness of evolving customer preferences

Summary of skill gaps in Construction industry

Industry Key Skill Gaps

Construction Project management skills Estimation skills – time materials and other resources Compliance to tendering process Active site supervision Project costing Problem solving skills Awareness of health, safety and environment practices Integrity Communication skills Ability to motivate teams Stress management

Services industry

Industry Key Skill Gaps

Leather Lack of process compliance Lack of quality focus Inadequate understanding of chemical usage Lack of understanding of health, safety and

environmental issues

Financial services Domain knowledge Risk mapping and evaluation Risk modeling Problem solving Basic communication Flair for selling

Addressing the gap.• Finishing School may be set up in 5 regions by

providing latest technology for out going trainees to equip themselves trained in the new machineries on par with Industrial needs under PPP mode.

• Training in latest machines /methodology need to be given to the Trainees as well as Instructors in consultation with IMC/local Industries by in plant / in-service training.

• Seminar programmes/motivation have to be arranged periodically by Guest lecturers.

• Periodical checking should be made in workshop.

State level mission for skill development

• A State Skill Development Mission has been set up in the State under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister with the Hon’ble Labour Minister as Vice-Chairman and Secretaries of various Departments as Members.

• First Meeting of the State Level Mission for Skill Development was held on 15.3.2010 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and various issues relating to Skill Development were discussed.

• As an outcome of the meeting, various departments imparting skill training have been addressed to send their action plan.

Tamil nadu academy of construction

• Government has decided in principle to set up an Academy for Construction and issued orders for establishing Tamil Nadu Academy of Construction under Public-Private Partnership mode to ensure a faster growth of skilled force in the construction sector.

• A site measuring about 25 acres has been identified in Chengelput within the ITI campus to establish Tamil Nadu Academy of Construction.

The Department of Employment and Training in

Co-Ordination with MNC’s and Industries has

conducted Job-Fairs in the State.

This proactive Step has resulted in 24,006

persons getting placement in MNC’s and

Other Industries

JOB FAIRS

JOB FAIRS

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