NSDC

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

Baseline and Assessment studies of skill training programmes sponsored by NTPC Limited

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Partner/Client

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

Sector

Government

Location

Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharasthra, Madhya Pradesh

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Key Highlights

• 73.44% of candidates were between 19-24 years of age

• 57.48% of candidates had completed graduation

• 73.65% of candidates did not see an income increase after the training

• 76. 19% of candidates said the training had a very positive impact on their soft skills

Baseline and Impact Assessment study of the skill training programme

The partnership project between NSDC and NTPC Limited sought to impart skill development training to 5000 Indian youth at various NTPCL project locations. Through its approved training partners, NSDC implemented the project in FY 2015-16 and 2016-17. The project aimed to instil economic security and stability among youth and women through skill training and holistic development and facilitate enhanced access to opportunities in industry jobs and through self-employment. 4779 candidates across 11 states were trained in 21 different training domains over two years. The evaluation assessed improvements in employability, self-efficacy, and attitudes of the participating students. It captured the changes in youth aspirations after attending the programme, the impact of the programme towards achieving this goal, and level of satisfaction, and provided recommendations.

Research Tools

01. Surveys

02. Focus Group Discussions

03. Convergent Interviewing

Approach

The study adopted a mixed-method approach for the assessment of the programme. It used the quantitative non-experimental method and qualitative context analysis. The impact assessment was designed to gauge stakeholder reaction to and satisfaction with the skill trainings and analyse the learning environment and learning opportunities provided by the skill training. The study adopted a stratified random sampling technique, based on geographical location, gender, and skill training undertaken. It focused on validating quantitative data received through quantitative assessments and getting first-hand feedback and suggestions from key stakeholders on ways to improve and strengthen programme delivery for enhanced impact.