The Job Plus has announced a partnership with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to launch its skilling initiatives on SWAYAM Plus.
About SWAYAM
SWAYAM, the online course platform offering university-level education for a vast number of learners, was inaugurated in 2017 by the Ministry of Education. With over 72 lakh enrolments since 2017, SWAYAM has a massive reach across the country. It has now expanded with NEP 2020 to the newly launched platform SWAYAM Plus, which features industry-aligned courses to enhance employability of youth with in-demand skills across numerous domains. Developed with industry leaders like L&T, Microsoft, CISCO, SWAYAM Plus offers multilingual content, AI-guidance, credit recognition, and diverse employment pathways.
The Collaboration of SWAYAM Plus and The Job Plus
The collaboration between SWAYAM Plus and The Job Plus is pivotal in delivering high-quality hospitality skilling nationwide, empowering individuals to address the industry’s skill gap. This collaboration is fuelled by The Job Plus’s exceptional industry-led skilling investment, crafted in partnership with the hospitality industry. The organization aims to encompass the entire hospitality industry, which includes over 30 million jobs. This broader approach allows for a wider range of individuals to be catered to and addresses the diverse needs of the sector. By expanding the scope, opportunities are provided for the existing workforce, previously limited by growth, to upskill and progress to the next level in their careers.
The Job Plus is dedicated to fostering excellence in hospitality skilling and youth employability, and this partnership with the Ministry of Education serves as a resounding testament to their dedication to advancing these objectives nationwide.
The Job Plus will be training individuals in three main departments – Food & Beverage, Front Office, and Housekeeping, with a focus on employability-linked development.
The Launch of SWAYAM Plus
The launch event of SWAYAM Plus was held on 27th February, 2024, at JW Marriott Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi, marked the exchange of MoUs with industry partners, including The Job Plus.
The new platform was inaugurated by Honourable Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with him, the event was graced by notable dignitaries including Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; Chairperson of UGC, Prof. Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar; Chairperson of NCVET, Dr. Nirmaljeet Singh Kalsi; Chairperson of NASSCOM, Shri Rajesh Nambiar; Director of IIT Madras, Prof. V Kamakoti; Chairman of AICTE, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; and Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Shri Govind Jaiswal, and other esteemed academicians and dignitaries.
At the launch event, The Job Plus reiterated its wholehearted alignment with MoE’s vision of equipping students with skills to enhance employability. It emphasized fostering collaboration between the industry and education as a crucial aspect of this endeavor.
“This partnership with the Ministry of Education represents a significant step forward for The Job Plus in expanding access to high-quality, employability-linked hospitality skilling resources,” states Natwar Nagar, Founder of The Job Plus. “We are committed to working collaboratively with the government and industry partners to equip individuals with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving hospitality sector.”
Divya Krishan, the Vice President of The Job Plus said, “This collaboration with Swayam presents a valuable opportunity to tap into the vast talent pool and bring it into the hospitality industry. Swayam’s impressive growth, with enrolments exceeding 72 lakhs in 2023, underscores its potential to reach a diverse range of individuals. By leveraging Swayam’s extensive reach, we can unlock the latent potential of individuals who may have been previously overlooked by traditional educational avenues.”
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