THINK LABOR To keep up with everything skilling & employment |
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Dear Reader, Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter. This month, we are thrilled to announce a new section called 'SkillSkape Quiz' (it's basically a pop quiz of the skilling world in disguise). So, grab your thinking cap and dive into the fun! The spotlight is on the section, 'Data Dive', which explores the perplexing phenomenon of the 'Falling Female Labor Force Participation Rate'. We have carefully curated four captivating reports that give an insight into a wide array of topics, from the Future of Work to best practices in the social sector and the current state of ed-tech in India. Collaboration is key to progress, and in our "In the News" section, we bring you updates on industry developments and noteworthy collaborations between various stakeholders and the government. Don't miss the chance to scroll down to the quiz section and test your skills! |
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Mind the Gap: India's falling FLFPR |
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The puzzling tale of India's falling FLPR invites us to delve deeper into its underlying complexities. The FLPR in India stands at 24% for the year 2022, significantly lower than men, which is at 74%. Despite advancements in income, education, and declining fertility level, the FLPR has exhibited a declining trend since 2000. Many women, though unpaid and unseen, contribute to the workforce by shouldering domestic and caregiver responsibilities. |
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| | The Future of Jobs Report 2023 The report published by WEF discusses the challenges faced by the world's labor markets due to health, economic, and geopolitical volatility, as well as social and environmental pressures. It offers insights into transformations and how businesses are expecting to navigate these changes from 2023 to 2027. | | |
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| | Best Practices in Social Sector The report published by NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP, covers the initiatives taken by different stakeholders in the social sector. It focuses on education, health, women empowerment, skill development, and digital skilling. It showcases 75 best practices, highlighting the theme Achievements@75. | | |
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| | The Future of EdTech in India The EdTech industry in India has been grappling with a plethora of challenges (decline in funding, increase in expenses) that has led to a number of layoffs. This report by INC42 offers insights into where the Edtech sector in India stands, the trends observed and the future of the sector at large. | | |
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| | International Labor Conference Leaving No One Behind-Building inclusive labor protection in an evolving world of Work is a report published by ILO. It is based on the recurrent discussion on the objective of social protection under the follow-up to the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization, 2008, as amended in 2022. | | |
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| | India's First Skill Impact Bond Pioneered by NSDC and its partners in 2021, it has enrolled 18,000 youth from 18 states. It aims to bridge the gap between skilling and employment, with focus on women. | | |
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| | Microsoft-MSDE offer Digital & AI It will offer courses like AI, cloud computing, web development and cybersecurity skills training to 6,000 students and 200 faculty members, along with soft skills to trainers | | |
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| | AIIMS Delhi signs MoU with HSSC It will provide skilling, reskilling and upskilling of various cadres of hospital staff. It will assess and certify candidates in AYUSH, hospital management and social sector, with the support of industry. | | |
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