The Directorate General of Training, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centurion University of Technology & Management (CUTM) to facilitate for engagement of more than one lakh apprentices over the next three years.
MoU was signed in presence of Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Union Minister, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship & Parliamentary Affairs, RohitNandan, Secretary, Rajesh Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development Entrepreneurship Govt. of India and other dignitaries from Ministry of Skill Development and NSDC.
As part of the MoU, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship will allow CUTM to set the curriculum for apprenticeship training. CUTM will act as Third Party Agency between apprentice and employer as per the guidelines issued by the Government of India under the Apprentices Act, 1961 as amended from time to time. CUTM will also facilitate to engage trade apprentices in designated trades and apprentices in optional trades.
Commenting on the partnership, Prof. Mukti Mishra, President, CUTM said, “The MoU signed with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will pave the way for the inclusive and work-integrated skill development program across the country. This will facilitate in recognizing and awarding certificates on the basis of competency and prior learning.
Courtesy : Tathya.in