About Scheme

STT component imparted at PMKVY Training Centres (TC) is expected to benefit candidates of Indian nationality who are either school/college dropouts or unemployed. Apart from providing training according to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), TCs also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy. Upon successful completion of assessment, candidates are provided placement assistance by training providers.

Details

The Short-Term Training (STT) shall be implemented under both Central and State component of the scheme. STT shall have provision for both fresh skilling for trainees who are first time learners and reskilling for the trainees/existing workforce who have already undergone formal/informal skilling and need additional skill sets. Apart from providing training according to NSQF, additional training shall also be imparted in English, Employability & Entrepreneurship (EEE) modules. Add-on Bridge courses and language courses will enhance potential for international employment. Duration of training varies by job role. Fee-based courses are promoted for higher level skills (NSQF level 5+), while weaker/marginalized sections continue to be supported.

Key Features

• Counselling
• Dropout support
• Skill Training
• Placement assistance
• Soft skills training
• Entrepreneurship & Financial literacy
• Digital literacy
• Bridge courses for international standards

Eligibility

This scheme is applicable to any candidate of Indian nationality who: Is aged between 15-45 years; Possesses an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar linked bank account; Fulfils other criteria for the respective job role as defined by the awarding body.

Benefits

Counselling: Online Information / Counselling Platform, Through Counselling Helpline, Through District-level skill information centre. Training: Digital Content, Training in Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy. Additional Support: Accidental Insurance, One-time incentive to all certified candidates, Boarding and lodging cost support, Conveyance cost, Post Placement Stipend, Additional support to PwD candidates, Induction kit and participant handbook, Yearly incentive to Training Provider, One-time placement travel cost, Career progression support, Special Incentive for foreign placements, Post Placement Tracking Allowance. Placement: Post Training Support. Scheme compatible with international standards via add-on bridge courses and language courses.

Application Process

Offline: The interested candidate can contact the nearest Training Center to apply. Training Center: https://www.pmkvyofficial.org/trainingcenter

Documents Required

As required for the job role.