NSDC launches job fair for Class 12 students

MUMBAI: A first-of-its kind job fair was successfully organized for the Class 12th passed out students in Shimla district where around 150 students appeared for day long interviews with top organizations and more than 100 students got placed in a one of a kind initiative to conduct placements for school students. 

The highest package of Rs 1.5 Lakh per annum was offered by Eureka Forbes during the fair. The ground breaking initiative was led by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) along with Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and NSDC Training Partners (TPs), in association with State Government of Himachal Pradesh. 

More than 20 companies have been roped in by the SSCs and NSDC TPs to participate in the job fairs. The companies participated in the fair include Competent Synergies, SERCO, Home Credit, Eureka Forbes, Bajaj Allianz, Club Mahindra, Tapan Hyundai, Krishna Automobiles, Anand Toyota, G4S, Portea Medical, Shri Ram Hospital, MAX Healthcare, Fortis Hospitals, Cafe Coffee Day, Dominos and KFC. 

Neeraj Kumar, state project director, Rasthriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyaan, government of HP said, “We plan to introduce these vocational courses across all the government schools in the near future and make our youth job ready in school itself.” 

Dilip Chenoy, managing director & CEO, NSDC said, “We plan to replicate this model in all the states across the country.”