Manipur : In a significant step toward empowering local youth from
Northeast with skills to avail employment opportunities in Japan, NSDC
International (NSDCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Skill
Development Corporation (NSDC), today signed an Agreement with Manipur
University to establish a state-of-the-art Japanese Language Training Center on
the university campus. The initiative aims to develop high-quality Japanese
language proficiency among youth of Manipur and the entire Northeastern region,
equipping them with the skills required to access international opportunities,
particularly in Japan’s rapidly growing workforce sectors.
Through this
collaboration, NSDCI will design and implement a comprehensive training
framework aligned with international standards and Japan’s requirements,
ensuring world-class pedagogy, assessments, and learner support. Manipur
University will facilitate the Center by providing on-campus training
infrastructure, enabling accessible and inclusive skill development for
students.
Speaking at
the ceremony, Shri Alok Kumar, CEO, NSDC
International, said, “This partnership
is an important milestone in expanding global opportunities for the young
people of Manipur. By offering world-class Japanese language training aligned
to international standards, we are enabling aspirants to build competitive
careers and participate confidently in overseas markets. Our goal is to ensure
that talent from every part of India is recognized, valued, and given a global
platform.”
The Center
will provide training programs designed to guide learners from multiple
industries including Caregivers, Hospitality, Agriculture, Manufacturing, etc.
from foundational to advanced levels of proficiency. This will make youth
employable and future-ready for various job roles while increasing talent
mobility.
The youth
from the Northeast have consistently been showing their growing interest to
availing these opportunities and starting a global career. In this context, the
Japanese Language Training Center will function as a bridge, fulfilling the
global talent need while enabling youth to kickstart a thriving career.
The
initiative reinforces NSDCI’s commitment to equipping youth with globally
recognized skills and firming India’s status as a global talent hub while
facilitating talent mobility across the world.
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