Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Students from Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools participated in a five-day residential hands-on skill development training program that started concurrently at two locations in Bhubaneswar and focused on several trades. Students are receiving training in electronics and hardware at the World Skill Center (WSC), while the IT-ITeS training is being conducted in the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar.
The programme was inaugurated at CTTC by Niyati Pattnaik, Director, Directorate of Higher Secondary Education. At the World Skill Centre, the inaugural event was graced by Sasmita Mali, Joint Director, DHSE, T. Thumbyrajah, Principal; and Umakant Sethi, OIC, SAMS among others. Meanwhile, at Centurion University, the training for the SPEFL trade began on Monday, with around 100 students and teachers participating. Similarly, about 100 students have joined the training sessions at the World Skill Centre and CTTC.
In order to improve their employability and practical skills, students from Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools in the districts of Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Khordha, Puri, Nuapada, Mayurbhanj, Balangir, and Gajapati are taking part in this extensive hands-on training program.
