Skill Development Department
As per the Cabinet Memorandum No. 417/GOS/DOP/CB-108/09 dated 17.11.2009, the Government, in principle has approved for establishment of State Institute of Capacity Building (SICB) at Karfectar, South Sikkim to fabricate skilled man power for our State. The Institution has taken over the RAC (Regional Administrative Centre) Karfectar on 25th November 2009. The SICB was inaugurated on 10th December 2009 by Hon’ble Chief Minister in a function organized for this purpose.
The establishment of a full-fledged State Institute of Capacity Building at Karfectar, Jorethang with the purpose of imparting training, transfer of knowledge and building stronger capacities of the unemployed youth is perceived with a visionary intent.
The past experience analysis and the general trend of unemployment in the State reveals that a vast array of training options has to be made available for the educated unemployed youth. This Institute a centre for youth to learn about their strengths and needs, to prepare for successful and fulfilling lives as adults, make choices about their futures and take up related training after which they may be able to build their careers. In a way this Institute is catering to the needs of youth development which would include strategies related to academic development, delivering quality and standards based training, work skills, and core values.
The objective is to create highly skilled workforce empowered with improved skills, knowledge and equipped themselves for earning their livelihood. It aims to increase the productivity of workforce both in the organized and the unorganized sectors, seeking increased participation of youth, women and other disadvantaged sections and to synergize efforts of various sectors and reform the present system.
This Institute caters to all the services that will align the various capacity building and youth development system, so that the youth of Sikkim are better prepared for promising careers and post school & College options. This Institute shall identify existing capacity building resource institutes and entities and experts within the country and even overseas and establish appropriate national/international linkages and network which may help in addressing proper and successful transitional needs of the youth of the State.
In the initial stage, this institute has introduced pilot programs, the experience of which will be examined and on, the basis of which extended programs shall be introduced. As regards the quality of the program, the Institute has designed courses in such a way as to ensure the quality of content, including practical training and effective modes of delivery and on –the- job training etc. This institution has established counseling and placement cell to assist students to make right educational and vocational choices. Apart from assisting trainees, the institution shall remain in close contact with employing establishments for job placements of trainees.
The Institution , in view of the Government policy under Chief Minister’s Youth Empowerment Scheme selects training Partners /Institutions of repute based on parameters of recognition and accreditation of National and State bodies, experience, past performance and placement records, viability of records etc.. The institute awards Certificate of Competency on successful completion of the course based on actual testing of skills that a student has attained by administering tests/examinations as required under accreditation regulations of Indira Gandhi National Open University and State Board of Livelihood Schools.
In other hand, the Institute is in process of acquiring affiliation of reputed, leading and recognized National and International Education and Training Organizations and the certificates thus issued to its trainees are nationally and internationally recognized. With the setting up of this Institute, the State will make significant inroads in the growing high rates of unemployment amongst the youth of Sikkim. It will truly build self-reliance in our youth who have imbibed values, life skills, and livelihood capabilities and are knowledgeable and assertive in demanding their rights in the work place – “Empowerment”.
The Institute shall in its fold cater to all categories of youth from School Leavers, Youth with different types of physical disabilities, to rural youth and urban youth. The establishment of this Institute is an inclusive policy of the State Government that focuses on holistic development of young people that will shape up their future. It is integrated into the Government’s policy planning frameworks, both in terms of strategic planning and resource allocation under Chief Minister’s Youth Empowerment Scheme. The integration would prioritize youth development and ensure its implementation and to see that the Government’s INTENT becomes a reality.
The establishment of a full-fledged State Institute of Capacity Building at Karfectar, Jorethang with the purpose of imparting training, transfer of knowledge and building stronger capacities of the unemployed youth is perceived with a visionary intent.
The past experience analysis and the general trend of unemployment in the State reveals that a vast array of training options has to be made available for the educated unemployed youth. This Institute a centre for youth to learn about their strengths and needs, to prepare for successful and fulfilling lives as adults, make choices about their futures and take up related training after which they may be able to build their careers. In a way this Institute is catering to the needs of youth development which would include strategies related to academic development, delivering quality and standards based training, work skills, and core values.
The objective is to create highly skilled workforce empowered with improved skills, knowledge and equipped themselves for earning their livelihood. It aims to increase the productivity of workforce both in the organized and the unorganized sectors, seeking increased participation of youth, women and other disadvantaged sections and to synergize efforts of various sectors and reform the present system.
This Institute caters to all the services that will align the various capacity building and youth development system, so that the youth of Sikkim are better prepared for promising careers and post school & College options. This Institute shall identify existing capacity building resource institutes and entities and experts within the country and even overseas and establish appropriate national/international linkages and network which may help in addressing proper and successful transitional needs of the youth of the State.
In the initial stage, this institute has introduced pilot programs, the experience of which will be examined and on, the basis of which extended programs shall be introduced. As regards the quality of the program, the Institute has designed courses in such a way as to ensure the quality of content, including practical training and effective modes of delivery and on –the- job training etc. This institution has established counseling and placement cell to assist students to make right educational and vocational choices. Apart from assisting trainees, the institution shall remain in close contact with employing establishments for job placements of trainees.
The Institution , in view of the Government policy under Chief Minister’s Youth Empowerment Scheme selects training Partners /Institutions of repute based on parameters of recognition and accreditation of National and State bodies, experience, past performance and placement records, viability of records etc.. The institute awards Certificate of Competency on successful completion of the course based on actual testing of skills that a student has attained by administering tests/examinations as required under accreditation regulations of Indira Gandhi National Open University and State Board of Livelihood Schools.
In other hand, the Institute is in process of acquiring affiliation of reputed, leading and recognized National and International Education and Training Organizations and the certificates thus issued to its trainees are nationally and internationally recognized. With the setting up of this Institute, the State will make significant inroads in the growing high rates of unemployment amongst the youth of Sikkim. It will truly build self-reliance in our youth who have imbibed values, life skills, and livelihood capabilities and are knowledgeable and assertive in demanding their rights in the work place – “Empowerment”.
The Institute shall in its fold cater to all categories of youth from School Leavers, Youth with different types of physical disabilities, to rural youth and urban youth. The establishment of this Institute is an inclusive policy of the State Government that focuses on holistic development of young people that will shape up their future. It is integrated into the Government’s policy planning frameworks, both in terms of strategic planning and resource allocation under Chief Minister’s Youth Empowerment Scheme. The integration would prioritize youth development and ensure its implementation and to see that the Government’s INTENT becomes a reality.
