Name of the Organisation: World Skill Center (WSC)
Legal Status: Section 8 Company under the Companies Act, 2013
Promoted by: Skill Development and Technical Education Department, Government of Odisha

• Mission/Vision/Objectives:

https://www.worldskillcenter.org/en/sun/page/missionvisionvalues

Key Functions of World Skill Center:

• Provide finishing school training to ITI and Diploma graduates.
• Offer Training of Trainers (ToT) for faculty across Odisha.
• Operate three major academic wings:
  • School of Engineering (SoE): Mechatronics, Electrical, A/C & Refrigeration, Precision Engineering.
  • School of Services (SoS): Culinary Arts, Beauty & Wellness, Digital Media, Hair Fashion.
  • Academy:
    1. Staff Capability Development : Training of Trainers programmes in the area of Pedagogy and Assessment Techniques for capacity building of faculties across the TVET Ecosystem
    2. Student Capability Development: Life and Employability Skills Training for students enrolled at WSC.
    3. Learning Resource Center : Tech enabled modern library with access to wide no.of E-Resources and VR Facilities.
• Presently in collaboration with ITEES Singapore as knowledge partner.
• Acts as a Center of Excellence /Nodal center for organising/coordinating the Skills competition training leading upto World Skills Competition.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Youth of Odisha with ITI / Diploma/ 2 backgrounds.
• Faculty of polytechnics and vocational institutions.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
IAS Officer deployed by Government of Odisha

• Executive head responsible for governance and strategic oversight.
• Approves policies, sanctions budgets, liaises with government.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and long-term vision alignment.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)
OAS Officer deployed by Government of Odisha

• Oversees daily operations and institutional coordination.
• Implements strategic initiatives and ensures administrative smoothness.
• Leads HR, infrastructure, and resource mobilization.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Appointed by WSC Board

• Head of finance, budgeting, accounts, and audits.
• Ensures compliance with financial norms and donor conditions.
• Reports to the CEO, COO, and Board on financial health.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Open Market/ADB Consultant

• Leads all IT infrastructure, digital strategy, and technology operations.
• Oversees smart campus systems, e-learning platforms, cybersecurity, and innovation projects.
• Ensures integration of technology in academic and administrative functions.

Principal
Consultant from ITEES Singapore

• Academic and Training head.
• Leads curriculum design, trainer management, and quality control.
• Implements ITEES Singapore standards and pedagogy.

Deputy Principal
Deployed from SDTE Department, Govt. of Odisha

• Assists Principal in academic administration.
• Coordinates trainee affairs, discipline, and assessment protocols.
• Coordinates with Govt Departments and Inter-WSC Departments for functions

Director, School of Engineering (SoE)

• Leads technical trades training.
• Manages labs, trainer performance, curriculum execution.
• Ensures industrial relevance and academic excellence.

Senior Director, School of Services (SoS)

• Heads service sector training.
• Focuses on innovative pedagogy and industry engagement.
• Oversees hands-on training, placements, and content updates.

Deputy Director, Academy

• Heads the Academy vertical at WSC.
• Leads faculty development programs, training of trainers and academic capacity-building initiatives in the area of pedagogy and assessment .
• Leads Life and Employability skills training for students
• Coordinates cross-functional academic projects.

Deputy Director, Administration
Open Market/Consultant

• Oversees all administrative and facility management functions.
• Manages procurement, logistics, infrastructure maintenance, and service operations.
• Supports policy implementation and compliance.
• Ensures smooth execution of administrative services aligned with organizational goals.

General Manager, Finance
ADB Consultant

• Assists CFO in financial strategy, budgeting, accounting, and compliance.
• Supervises internal controls, fund utilization, and financial reporting.
• Coordinates with departments on financial planning and analysis.

General Manager, Procurement and Contract Management
ADB Consultant

• Heads procurement planning and vendor management.
• Ensures transparent contract execution, tendering processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Supports strategic sourcing, negotiation, and execution of large-scale procurement contracts.

1. POSH Committee:
   1. Internal Committee Members
      1. Mrs.Jeetamitra Sathpathy, Dy Principal – Presiding Officer
      2. Mrs.Sushree Sasmita Sahoo, Dy Director, SoE – Member
      3. Mr.Subhasis Das, Dy Director, SoE – Member
      4. Mrs.Upali Parida, Manager CS Admin – Member
      5. Mrs.Phalguni Sahu, Sr.Consultant - PHDMA   - Independent Member
2. Board of Directors - https://www.worldskillcenter.org/en/sun/page/board-of-directors
   1. 1. Chairperson, Odisha Skill Development Authority
      2. Principal Secretary, SD&TE Department
      3. Principal Secretary, Industries Department
      4. Managing Director, IPICOL
      5. Director, DT&ET
      6. CEO, Odisha Skill Development Authority

1. Er. Jeetamitra Satpathy - 1st Appellate Authority, WSC - contact: jeetamitra.satpathy@worldskillcenter.org

2. Mr. Ashutosh N. Dey - P.I.O, WSC - contact: ashutosh.dey@worldskillcenter.org

3. Mr. Himanshu Sekhar Jena - Asst P.I.O, WSC - contact: himansu.jena@worldskillcenter.org

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