Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir Monday signed a signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment, District Employment & Counseling Centre (DE&CC), Ganderbal, to launch a skill training programme "Front Office Associate."
This collaboration aims to empower eligible candidates in the Ganderbal district with essential skills for the services industry, particularly in the tourism sector.
Under this MoU, the Directorate of Employment will undertake the responsibility of mobilizing eligible candidates through public notices, managing the application process, and maintaining all relevant documentation. The DIC, in turn, will provide infrastructure, qualified instructors, and a comprehensive training module. The course will also feature guest lectures from industry experts to enhance trainees’ understanding of the current job market.
The three-month skill course will provide successful participants with certificates from DIC, validating their new competencies. The initiative includes financial support, including a course fee budget and stipends for trainees with 90 per cent attendance.
Addressing the participants, DIC, Director, Prof. Fayaz Ahmad Nikka, said, the MoU marks the beginning of a long partnership with DE&CC, with potential extensions by mutual consent, aimed at contributing to skill development and employability in the region. Assistant Director, Employment, DE&CC, Ms Beenish Wani was also present on the occasion.