Navigating the Crossroads: Employment vs Employability
A n analysis by a leading business news paper shows that 22.2 per cent of certified candidates were placed under all versions of PMKVY as on March 14, 2023. The overall numbers have seen some variation between phases. Overall, f ewer than one in four candidates certified under a key government skill development scheme have been placed. There are several reasons to this questionable performance which can be discussed at length some other time, however, one of the most important reasons is the compromised quality of training and assessment. As they say, bad news travels fast, hence the resultant impact on placements. Perhaps it is time to shift the focus of such schemes from Employment to Employability. While employment is essential for economic stability and growth, it serves as a short-term goal to address immediate needs and measure program success. Employability, on the other hand, goes beyond merely obtaining a job; it involves developing skills, knowledge, and atti...