Hyderabad, Oct.1 : Telangana Labour, Employment, and Skill Development Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkataswamy led an official state delegation on a visit to the World Skill Centre (WSC) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The visit aimed to study international-standard skill training models and enhance global employment opportunities for the youth of Telangana.
During the study tour, the delegation examined the center’s advanced finishing school model, state-of-the-art training laboratories, technical skill modules, language training, and soft skills development frameworks necessary for overseas placement. Modeled after Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and supported by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Singapore ITEES, the center provides specialized training in advanced disciplines such as mechatronics, industrial automation, electrical technology, precision engineering, and air conditioning and refrigeration.
Minister Vivek Venkataswamy and his team held discussions with Odisha Skill Development and Technical Education Commissioner Bhupendra Singh Poonia and World Skill Centre CEO Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra. The dialogue focused on implementing “Training of Trainers” modules, preparing youth for international “WorldSkills” competitions, and integrating foreign languages, global business standards, and communication skills with technical education.
Expressing his commitment to youth development, Minister Vivek Venkataswamy stated that the Telangana government aims to strengthen its skill development infrastructure to equip the state’s youth with world-class competencies, ensuring they are job-ready for both domestic and international markets.
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