ILO launches project to enhance Bangla workforce capacity

15 May '14

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“Building on the momentum of ILO-led Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Reform Project this new project will take the issue of skills development to a new level and will directly enhance the capacity of all the stakeholders.” said Srinivasa B Reddy, ILO Country Director for Bangladesh. “I believe that this project will make significant contribution in creating an efficient and skilled workforce for Bangladesh.” he added.

The B-SEP Project will provide technical support in key areas that will include skills funding, planning and support services, competency based training and assessment, ensuring quality and relevance, industry skills development and improved access to skills training.

During the five year period, the project plans to provide training to 1000 trainers, assessors and managers; training and certifying 14,500 workers and master crafts persons through formal and informal apprenticeships; and provide job placement and career support to over 5,000 beneficiaries using the public and private employment services.

The Project will address cross-cutting themes including gender equity, participation and inclusion of disadvantaged groups of beneficiaries and will directly provide training for over 2,500 women and people with disabilities.

The B-SEP project will work closely with a number of national implementing partners including: National Skills Development Council (NSDC), Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), Directorate of Technical Education, Ministry of Education (DTE), Bureau for Manpower Employment & Training, Ministry of Expatriate Welfare & Overseas Employment (BMET).

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