Residential Hands-on Skill Development Training for Vocational Higher Secondary Students Begins

Bhubaneswar, October 28, 2025:A five-day residential Hands-on Skill Development Training Programme has been organized for students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools. The training is being conducted simultaneously at two locations, focusing on different trades. While the training on IT-ITeS is being held at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar, students are being trained in Electronics and Hardware at the World Skill Centre (WSC).

The programme was inaugurated at CTTC by Smt. Niyati Pattnaik, Director, Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, graced the event as the Chief Guest. In her inaugural address, Smt. Pattnaik motivated the students and highlighted the growing importance of vocational education in today’s competitive world. She encouraged the students to develop proficiency in the field of information and technology and expressed confidence that this hands-on training programme, organized by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, would significantly contribute to shaping their future careers.

L. Rajasekhar, General Manager, CTTC, attended the event and urged students to make the most of this opportunity. He also inspired them to pursue careers in vocational and technical domains. The programme began with a welcome address by Shri Jitendra Nayak, Deputy Director, DHSE, while M.K. Rajan, Senior Manager, CTTC, gave vote of thanks. At the World Skill Centre, the training was inaugurated in the presence of Smt. Sasmita Mali, Joint Director, DHSE, T. Thumbyrajah, Principal, and Shri Umakant Sethi, OIC, SAMS, among others.

Meanwhile, at Centurion University, the training for the SPEFL trade began on Monday (October 27, 2025), with around 100 students and teachers participating. Similarly, about 100 students have joined the training sessions at the World Skill Centre and CTTC. Students from Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools across Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Khordha, Puri, Nuapada, Mayurbhanj, Balangir, and Gajapati districts are participating in this comprehensive hands-on training programme aimed at enhancing practical competencies and employability.