The Life & Employability Skills Modules aims for holistic development of students through set of behaviours and skills which are necessary for a person to grow in their career, connect with co-workers, solve problems, function in a team and be independent thinkers. These lead in developing student’s capabilities in 21st Century Skills, namely in the area of personality development , Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Design Thinking , Digital Literacy along with Yoga and Wellness. Employers value these unique attributes as they are essential for a productive and smoothly functioning workforce. At WSC, Students of all trades/schools have to undergo a mandatory 360 hour integrated programme in Life and Employability skills in addition to their technical domain training.

Objective Of Life & Employability Skills Training:

• Train students to approach challenges with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Enhance active listening and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Foster the ability to work effectively in diverse groups as a team.
• Equip students with digital skills for the modern workplace.
• Provide guidance on setting career goals and develop a career plan.
• Develop skills for effective communication in a multicultural environment.
• Offer practical skills such as resume writing, job searching, and interview preparation.
• Provide strategies for managing stress and building emotional resilience.

Importance Of Life & Employability Skills Training For Students

The inclusion of a life skills curriculum with course is essential for the holistic development of individuals. Life skills are the abilities and competencies that help people effectively navigate various aspects of life, enabling them to lead fulfilling and productive lives. Focusing areas are mentioned below

• Practical Application : Life skills are applicable to real-life situations.
• Personal Development : Fosters self-awareness, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence
• Future Preparedness : Equips students for a changing world, enhancing employability.
• Communication Skills : Emphasizes effective expression, active listening, and collaboration
• Critical Thinking : Encourages analytical skills and creative problem-solving.
• Health and Well-being : Addresses mental fitness through yoga and mindfulness, stress management.
• Global Mindset : Promotes cultural awareness, empathy, and understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Resilience : Teaches coping skills and the ability to bounce back from adversity.

We have designed our well-rounded life skills curriculum that effectively equips learners with the essential skills for success in various aspects of life.

Module-1: Personal & Professional Development I

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Service Orientation
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking

Module-2: Personal & Professional Development II

• Media & Technical Literacy
• Digital Literacy
• Write an Effective Mail
• Financial Literacy

Module-3: Personal & Professional Development III

• Career Development
• Career Readiness
• Workplace Communication
• Job Interview Techniques
• Personal Interview
• Group Discussion

Module-4: Personal & Professional Development IV

• Leadership
• Global Mindset
• Sustainability
• Global Economy
• Entrepreneurship
• Design Thinking

Module-5: Sports & Wellness-Yoga

• Perform Yoga Asanas
• Practice Mindfulness
• Implement Stress Management Strategies
• Global Economy
• Entrepreneurship
• Design Thinking

• Smart Classrooms designed to facilitate collaboration with latest teaching aids
• High end Computer Lab& Internet for Digital Learning.
• Yoga & wellness Studio for Mental & Physical Fitness.
• Virtual Reality based set up in Learning Resource Centre.
• Infrastructure to facilitate learner centred learning.

Mr Manas Nahak : Email Id:manas.nahak@worldskillcenter.org