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Sep 22

Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed amongst Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities & Amazon Seller Private Limited on today

A Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed amongst Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Government of India, Skill Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPwD) and Amazon Seller Private Limited on today. The main objective of this MoU is to jointly provide skill training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in e-commerce sector. It envisages mobilisation of PwDs for skill training by the DEPwD, designing of job roles for e-commerce sector by SCPwD and providing skill training and hiring of PwDs by Amazon. Such initiatives of all the parties would create better opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by imparting job specific, practical and e-commerce skills in the supply chain sector to enhance their sustainable employability in the job market as well as to enable them to become entrepreneurs.

Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister, SJ&E graced the occasion by his presence in the MoU signing ceremony held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre.

On the occasion, Minister said that it is also desired by Prime Minister that private companies should be associated for empowering PwDs by providing them employment opportunities and making them self reliant. Minister said keeping in mind Aatm Nirbhar Bharat, not only private companies such as Amazon but also Society should come forward and together to make Divyangjan Aatm Nirbhar (Self-reliant).

Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD while appreciating SCPwD and Amazon for joining hands with Department in its endeavour to make PwDs empowered, said number of trained/employed PwDs under the programme should be tracked and efforts should be made to provide employment opportunities to PwDs from Jobs in warehouses to making them entrepreneurs.

DEPwD was represented by Shri Kishor B. Surwade, Deputy Director General, SCPwD by Shri Ravindra Singh, CEO, Amazon Seller Private Limited by Shri Akhil Saxena, Vice President, Operations APAC/MENA/LATAM.

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Sep 22

NSDC Notice:

Extension in validity of Conditionally Accredited and Accredited Training Centers on Skill India Portal:

As per notice dated 24th December 2020 on Skill India Portal, the Accreditation validity extensions were provided to support Training Centers in order to overcome the financial and operational constraints experienced due to the outbreak of COVID 19 leading to nation-wide lockdown and restrictions imposed by the State/UT governments following the defined protocols. Moreover, extensions were also provided to maintain the continuity of the schemes. Even before that first extension was provided on Mar 2019 during transition from SMART to SkillIndia portal. Thus, for the last three and half years, Training Centers infrastructure and other resources such as trainer, center staff etc. have not been inspected/validated since then.

As per the process validity of Accreditation and Conditional Accreditation are as follow:

Accreditation type	PMKK	Non PMKK
Conditionally Accreditation Period	1 year	6 months
Accreditation Period	2 years	1 year

Various schemes are requesting to know the Accreditation and Affiliation status of Training Centers but due to periodic extensions provided over last three and half years actual/validated/inspected status is not available.

Inline to above-mentioned, it is to inform that no further extension will be provided with effect from 3rd Oct 2022 and Job Roles will be De-Accredited in phases based on the valid date of Accreditation (Annexure 1).

Renewal of Accreditation:

Training Centers can initiate Re-Accreditation process to renew Accreditation validity. Re-Accreditation process begins with Re-Accreditation DA (RE-Acc. DA) and concludes with Re-Accreditation Inspection (Re-Acc. Ins.).

Re-Acc. DA option is available to Training Centers which have completed the Affiliation for all Accredited / Conditionally Accredited job roles. Training Centers which have not completed the Affiliation, must complete by paying the respective Affiliation Fee.

Steps for Re-Accreditation:

Step1: Login to SkillIndia Portal with Training Center credentials.

Step2: Click on ‘My CAAF Submit’ and scroll down to ‘Added Job Role’ table.

Step3: Check for Affiliation status against Accredited/Conditionally Accredited job role. (Affiliation payment link gets enabled only after Continuous Monitoring fee payment and available under Action column against respective job role).

Step4: If/Once all Accredited/Conditionally Accredited job roles are Affiliated, Training center can Click on Re-Accreditation DA and will select the job role for Re-Accreditation.

Step5: Training Centre will submit the CAAF form with Required/Desired changes for Desktop Assessment.

Step6: Once Deemed Ready, Training center must apply for Scheme Recommendation.

Step7: After Scheme approval Training Center must apply for Re-Accreditation Inspection.

Note: The Accreditation will be granted basis the Inspection outcome.

Also refer the latest version of Job role at: https://www.skillindia.gov.in/qpListings \

Disclaimer: NSDC without liability or any obligation, reserves the right to amend, delete or add any information mentioned at any stage.

Feb 22

The key discussion pointers of the workshop are mentioned below:

1. The myths, attitude and stereotype facts associated with persons with disability and the need to accept disability as just one form of human diversity.

2. Quick Overview on Disability –Indian and Global.

3. Issues related to Skill training of Persons with Disability.

4. Brief Introduction and role of SCPwD.

5. Overview about Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (legal perspective).

6. Disability Etiquettes.

7. Workplace Challenges for Persons with Disability and simple interventions required.

8. Some visuals related to Infrastructural Accessibility and Role of Assistive Technology.

9. Explanation of various business benefits to employers when hiring persons with disability with relevant examples.

Mar 22

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP -

People with Disability have been the hardest hit due to the unprecedented situation the world has ever witnessed due to covid and it’s after Marth effects. Statistics reveal that close to 200 million suffered economic losses around the world and 150 Million people have fallen behind poverty. Therefore a series of sensitization workshops are planned to include Persons with Disability in all mainstream economic activity.

KEY TAKE AWAY FROM THE WORKSHOP -

Best practice sharing of Innovative hiring opportunity created during this situation to Persons with Disability including Covid preparedness.
Highlighting the need and importance to include Persons with Disability in to mainstream employment during this challenging situation.
RPD act and its various provisions in employment including Government benefits to employers.
Awareness on Disability terminologies, etiquettes and other associated factors.
Enabling work space Accessibility and other reasonable accommodation features.
Job mapping and job role identification

Jan 22

As we know that technology plays a critical role in implementation of training for Persons with Disability, where Accessibility features work as catalysts for facilitating the training. For this to happen all the key stakeholders like “Trainers and Assessors” must be equipped with the accessibility features of MS office.

To facilitate it and provide you the support, we are pleased to inform you that SCPwD in association with Microsoft India is organising a webinar, where trainers from Microsoft will explain the various features of MS office.

NOTE: Kindly book your slot by sending your details on info@scpwd.in

Dec 21

“Generic Introduction to Accessibility, and how technology plays a role in helping persons with disabilities”

Nov 21

SCPwD organized an Exclusive Job Fair for PwD candidates at CRC Lucknow with participation of 35 Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Lemon Tree Hotel, Hayat Residency, Max Life, Reliance Insurance, Reliance Trends, Vishal Mega Mart etc.

Sep 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability in association with Dr Reddy's Foundation is organizing INDIA LIVELIHOODS WEBINAR Working for an inclusive society in the present new reality (Persons with Visual Impairment) on Wednesday, 9th September at 3:00 pm. To participate, kindly join through following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85761711399

Sep 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability in association with Dr.Reddy's Foundation are inviting establishments from #Manufacturing and #Gems & #Jewellery sector for the 3rd webinar on #diversityandinclusion on 16th September,2020 (4:00 PM to 5:30 PM)

Establishments from Manufacturing and Gems & Jewellery may write us at tarun.parihar@scpwd.in to know more.

Aug 20

CEO and Dy CEO Skill Council for Persons with Disability as panelists shared their views during "National webinar on Apprenticeship through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) for Persons with Disability" organized by Leonard Cheshire in association with DFID - UK Department for International Development and #NIEPMD

Jul 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability and Department for International Development (DFID) are conducting an E-dissemination workshop on innovative pilot trainings for Persons with Disabilities on 29th July,2020.

Who should attend:

- Stakeholders from MSDE, MoSJE, NSDC, SCPWD and other Sector Skill Councils

- Implementation partners, employers

- NGOs, DPOs, VRC and other relevant organisations working with persons with ID & VI

Interest people can join Microsoft Teams Meeting

For any further clarifications or questions, please reach out to skillsforjobs@kpmg.com

Aug 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability in association with Dr Reddy's Foundation are conducting the 2nd workshop for #employmentopportunities for #PersonswithDisability in IT/ITes , BFSI sector.

Industries from IT/ITes and BFSI sector may write us at tarun.parihar@scpwd.in to know more.

Jul 20

SCPwD in partnership with Dr. Reddy's Foundation presents "INDIA LIVELIHOODS WEBINAR" Working for an inclusive society in the present new reality. Part two of three series - Speech and Hearing impairment on 22nd July,2020

Jul 20

The session can be accessed by over 35,000 trainers empanelled with Skill Council for Persons with Disability (ScPWD) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) as well as training fraternity beyond. We hope this will provide a good starting point for understanding disability and establishing simple, cost effective ways of delivering engaging learning online. This module is also being hosted on our website/ LMS – the details for the video to be embedded into SCPwD LMS: https://www.youtube.com/embed/tPWZXbb3ynA

Jul 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability in association with Dr Reddy's Foundation are organizing "Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 2020" on 8th July,2020 for employers from #Retails #hospitality and #ecommerce sectors.

Mar 20

In view of the Govt order on the outbreak of the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) employees of SCPwD have been advised to "Work from Home" till 14th June,2020 (or till further instructions). You may contact related persons either on e-mail or on the mobile in case of any work.

Jun 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability in partnership with Dr Reddy's Foundation is organizing INDIA LIVELIHOODS WEBINAR on "Working for an inclusive society in the present new reality" (Part one of three series - LOCOMOTOR DISABILITY)
Date : 10th June, Wednesday (3:00 PM)
log on to : https://lnkd.in/ee6_uVR and register now

May 20

To spread the awareness about Skill Training of Persons with Disability #DDUGKY in association with #SCPwD is organizing a live #webinar for #PIAs on 22nd May,2020.

May 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability has partnered with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for the #Webinar on #career scenario post #COVID19 : Focus on Diversity & Inclusion. 20th May at 11:30 am.

Apr 20

To mitigate the anxiety of COVID-19 for Persons with Disability, SCPwD is Offering free counselling support to PwD or their parents for Mental Health and wellbeing from Ms. Manisha Verma – 99994 37321 , [ Time: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Mon to Fri) and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Sat and Sun)] and Ms. Uma Sharma - 98699 72078 [Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Daily)] Ms. Kirti Sharma – 8588894143 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday, Ms. Karam Kaur (Sign Language Interpreter) -9643497767 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday and Ms. Nisha Goel (Sign Language Interpreter) – 9625372641 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday. You may contact over an Audio/WhatsApp Call as well as Text Chat. Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. Thanks.

Mar 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability participated in the National Conference on "Transforming Ideas into Action"- Stepping on Next Decade organized by #CII and #IDBN on 5th March,2020 in Hotel Leela Palace, New Delhi

Feb 20

SCPwD partnered and participated in the Exclusive Job & Self Employment fair for Persons with Disabilities and Conclave - "Calibre,2020" organized by We Are Your Voice in Bangalore on 23rd Feb,2020

Jul 19

Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) has decided to allocate target for training of Persons with Disability (PwD) under Pramod Mahajan Kaushalya and Udhyojakta (PMKUVA). Interested TPs/TCs may go go through the User Manuals available under the section e-Tendering Toolkit for Bidders on the Home Page of https://maharashtra.etenders.in for understanding the operations of the Tendering System.In case further query about the e-tender portal, kindly contact Mr. Sandip Ghamandi (email - sandip.ghamandi@nextenders.com)

Feb 20

Skill Council for Persons with Disability is conducting a Training of Assessors on "Disability Orientation & Sensitization" in Delhi from 11th to 14th Feb,2020

Feb 20

SCPwD participated in the Kaushal Mahotsav (Job Fair & Skill Exhibition) from 12th to 13th Feb,2020 in Deendayal Hastkala Sankul. Hon'ble Union Minister, MSDE Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey was the Chief Guest of the event.

Feb 20

A Half day workshop for induction of affiliated Agencies for Center Inspection were conducted by Skill Council for Persons with Disability on 7th Feb,2020

Feb 20

Training of Trainers on Disability Orientation & Sensitization is being conducted in Delhi from 4th to 7th Feb'2020

Feb 20

Training of Trainers and Assessors on Disability Orientation & Sensitization is being conducted in Guwahati from 4th to 7th Feb'2020

Jan 20

SCPwD attended a workshop on “SPORTS, SKILLS & SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEM” regarding preparation of Regional Plan 2041 was organized by NCR Planning Board at India Habitat Center, New Delhi on 10th Jan,2020

Jan 20

SCPwD Participated in the SKOCH Summit and SKOCH Award Ceremony organized by SKOCH Group at India Habitat Center on 11th Jan,2020. SCPwD also been awarded by "Order of Merit Awards" for 2 of it's projects - 1.) Training of Trainers on "Disability Orientation and Sensitization" and 2.) Standardization of Skill Assessments

Jan 20

A Training of Trainers on "Disability Orientation & Sensitization" is being conducted at Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) from 7th January to 10th January 2020

Dec 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability in partnership with Spark Minda is organizing a camp for Empowerment of Persons with Disability from 20th - 26th December 2019. A facilitation desk on "Skill Development of Persons with Disability", a facilitation desk on "Disability Certification Process", a workshop on "Employer Sensitization", a Job for PwD and "Artificial Limbs Fitment" will be done in this camp.

Camp Venue - Dnyanraj Mangal Karyalaya, Chimbli Phata, Pune Nashik Highway, Tal. Khed, District – Pune

Dec 19

Training of Trainers and Assessors on Disability Orientation & Sensitization is being conducted in Hyderabad from 17th to 20th Dec'19

Dec 19

Training of Trainers on "Disability Orientation & Sensitization" is being conducted at NAB center, Delhi from 17th to 20th Dec'19

Dec 19

Training of Trainers on "Disability Orientation & Sensitization" has been done in Delhi from 10th to 13th Dec'19

Nov 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability partnered with Nipman Foundation for "Nipman Foundation - Microsoft Equal Opportunity Awards 2019". The award distributing ceremony was held at Hotel Lalit, Delhi on 13th Nov'19.

Nov 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability is organizing the Training of Trainers (Disability Sensitization) in Jaipur from 5^th Nov’19 to 8^th Nov’19.

Nov 19

SCPwD is organizing a 3 days Training on Inclusive Practice for Assessors (ToA) from 18th Nov to 20th Nov in Delhi

Nov 19

SCPwD is organizing a 2 days Training Program for Trainers delivering Training for Persons with Disabilities from 15th to 16th Nov'19 in Delhi.

Nov 19

SCPwD is organizing a 3 days Training on Inclusive Practice for Assessors (ToA) from 21st Nov to 23rd Nov in Ahmedabad

Nov 19

SCPwD is organizing a 2 days Training Program for Trainers delivering Training for Persons with Disabilities from 13th to 14th Nov'19 in Mumbai.

Dec 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability has partnered with NSDC National Skill Development Corporation and Inclusive Divyangjan Entrepreneur Association (IDEA) with support of its network partners for organising "Divya Kaushal" (A National Job Fair & Ability Expo) on 2nd and 3rd December 2019 to provide an interactive medium for Divyangjan to know more about employment, self-employment, entrepreneurship and training opportunities.

To register, please visit http://divyangjanindia.com

or call 0120 6876444.

Nov 19

SCPwD is organizing the Assistive Technology Exhibition in Delhi on 27th Nov'19 (an opportunity for assistive technology solution providers, training partners & employers).

It would be a platform to showcase and demonstrate range of assistive technologies and devices to support learning and employment of Persons with Disabilities.

Venue: Senate Room, 1st Floor, IIT Delhi

Time- Exhibition: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ; Technical Session: 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Nov 19

SCPwD has collaborated with DFID and organizing a series of interventions for Persons with Disability (PwD). One of these interventions is Mindful Employers Workshop in Bangalore, which will be organized on 28th Nov'19

Nov 19

SCPwD has collaborated with DFID and organizing a series of interventions for Persons with Disability (PwD). One of these interventions is Mindful Employers Workshop in Ahmedabad, which will be organized on 20th November at Blind People’s Association IIM cross roads, 132 Feet Ring Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015.

Nov 19

SCPwD has collaborated with DFID and organizing a series of interventions for Persons with Disability (PwD). One of these interventions is Mindful Employers Workshop in Mumbai, which will be organized on 13th November at Xaviers Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC) St. Xavier’s College, 5, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai – 400001

Nov 19

SCPwD has collaborated with DFID and organizing a series of interventions for Persons with Disability (PwD). One of these interventions is Mindful Employers Workshop in Delhi, which will be organized on 15th November at Lecture Hall -2, India International Centre, New Delhi

Oct 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability has successfully completed the Training of Trainers (Disability Sensitization), which was organized in Bhopal from 21st Oct'19 to 24th Oct'19.

Oct 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability attended a Consultative Meeting organised by NIDM in Delhi on 18th Oct'19 called for practical plan of action through continued preparedness of community n Divyangs before, during and after Disasters.

Oct 19

SCPwD has successfully completed a Training of Assessor (Disability Sensitization) in Delhi from 15th Oct'19 to 18th Oct'19

Oct 19

SCPwD has successfully completed a Training of Trainers (Disability Sensitization) in Delhi from 15th Oct'19 to 18th Oct'19

Oct 19

Training of Trainers (Disability Sensitization) is being conducted by Skill Council for Persons with Disability in Delhi from 9th Oct'19 to 12th Oct'19

Jul 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested agencies with proven track record and having capabilities in development/ transformation of online Skill Grid System. Interested agencies may send the applications by 9th August'19 on info@scpwd.in

Jan 16

A Dynamic and evolving organization with a National Vision and focus of skilling Persons with Disability, The Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD) was incepted in October 2015 to offer Persons with Disabilities meaningful, industry relevant, skill based training. The Organization was promoted by Confederation of Indian Industry under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It targets skill development of People with Disabilities as per industry needs which can help them to be gainfully employed and contribute to India’s growing economy.

All initiatives taken by SCPwD empowering PwD (Persons with Disability), move towards formulating local and national level strategies for shaping the future of PwD in India. Towards this beginning, there are several projects which have been undertaken by the council since its inception. One among the recent is the collaboration with Glasgow Kelvin College, Scotland under UK-India Education and Research Institute (UKIERI) to benchmark standards between India and Scotland in the area of Disability.

Dec 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from interested agencies with proven track record and having capabilities in development/ transformation of Participants’ Handbook/ learning contents into digital form for skill training of candidates with Speech & Hearing Disability.

Last date of Submission: 31 Dec'2019

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Jul 19

SCPwD participated in the meeting organized by World Bank for Consultation with Sector Skill Councils on 12th July’19

for Project Tejaswini in Jharkhand

Jul 19

A four members team from MSDE (including representatives of DGT, NSDC and SCPwD) visited “Amar Seva Sangam”, Chennai from 9th to 11th July’19 to see their initiatives for empowerment of Persons with Disability.

Jul 19

Training of Assessors (Disability Sensitization) is being conducted by Skill Council for Persons with Disability in Guwahati (Assam) from 9th July’19 till 12th July’19

Jun 19

Training of Assessors (Disability Sensitization) is being conducted by Skill Council for Persons with Disability in Delhi from 25th June’19 till 28th June’19

Jun 19

16th meeting of the Governing Body of Skill Council for Persons with Disability has been successfully completed on 14th June'19

Jun 19

CEO of Skill Council for Persons with Disability Mr. Anup K Srivastava was a panel Speaker today on ‘Promoting Inclusive Ecosystem for Entrepreneurship’ in Conference on ‘Network of Entrepreneurs with Disabilities for Assistance and Rehabilitation’ by ATPAR at India International Centre.

May 19

Rozgar Mela and Convocation Function in Lucknow by "Saubhagya Foundation" (an affiliated Training Provider of SCPwD) on 18th May'19

CEO, Skill Council for Persons with Disability giving away certificates to successful candidates with Disability at the Convocation Function of Saubhagya Foundation at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in the presence of Mrs Sanyukta Bhatia, Mayor of Lucknow and mementos to employers who gave employment offer to these PwD candidates.

May 19

Job Fair in was organized by the Training Provider Digital Saksharta Sansthaan under the banner of Skill Council for Persons with Disability on 26th May in Seohara (UP). 40 employers participated and 300+ PwD candidates were shortlisted.

May 19

Training of Assessors (Disability Sensitization) organized by SCPwD in Delhi from 28th May to 31st May’19 was successfully completed on 31st May'19.

May 19

SCPwD in partnership with DFID_UK and V-Shesh has organized 9th workshop for workshop on Disability Confidence at Workplace for Employers in Indore on 15th May’19

May 19

SCPwD in partnership with DFID, UK and V-Shesh has organized 8th workshop for workshop on Disability Confidence at Workplace for Employers in Jamshedpur on 3rd May’19

May 19

A Divyangjan Rozgar Mela for Persons with Disability is being organized on Monday, 29 April at Skill Council for Persons with Disability 's affiliated Training Center Arunima Foundation campus, near Dubaghha Bus Stop, Hardoi Road, Lucknow.

CEO, Skill Council for Persons with Disability – Mr. Anup K Srivastava was the chief guest of Divyangjan Rozgar Mela.

CEO, Skill Council for Persons with Disability also Inaugurated the centre for hygienic budget production of sanitary pads, started by Arunima Foundation in Lucknow with the aim to place Persons with Disability at all of the positions in this production center.

Apr 19

Training of Assessors (Disability Sensitization) organized by SCPwD in Delhi from 23th April to 26th April’19 was successully completed on 26th Apr'19

Feb 19

The Session on Assistive Technology with demonstration of online and offline tools for PWDs used in UK successfully, would be organized by SCPwD in Kolkata at NIEPID RegionalCentre, Kolkata

Feb 19

Below Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Visual Impairment would be organized in Delhi from 4th Feb'19 to 7th Feb'19

4th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Visual Impairment in India International Center, Max Mueller Road, New Delhi

5th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Visual Impairment in India International Center, Max Mueller Road, New Delhi

6th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Visual Impairment in India International Center, Max Mueller Road, New Delhi

7th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Visual Impairment & Certificate Distribution in India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Feb 19

Below Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Intellectual Disability would be organized in Kolkata from 11th Feb'19 to 14th Feb'19:

11th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Intellectual Disability in NIEPID Regional Centre, Kolkata

12th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Intellectual Disability in NIEPID Regional Centre, Kolkata

13th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Intellectual Disability in NIEPID Regional Centre, Kolkata

14th February 2019 (9:00AM to 2:30 PM) - Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) on Intellectual Disability & Certificate Distribution in NIEPID Regional Centre, Kolkata

Feb 19

Below Top up Training of Master Trainers (Integrated) would be organized in Delhi from 8th and 9th February 2019:

8th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Master Trainers (ToT) Integrated in India International Center, Max Mueller Road, New Delhi

9th February 2019 (9:00AM to 5:00 PM) - Top-up Training of Master Trainers (ToT) Integrated in India International Center, Max Mueller Road, New Delhi

Jan 19

Skill Council for Persons with Disability is Inviting Applications from Assessment Agencies for Affiliation with SCPwD. Kindly note that SCPwD is a horizontal council and thus, preference would be given to the Assessment Agencies empaneled with more SSCs, particularly those on whose job roles SCPwD works/intends to work. In this empanelment window (Jan’19-Feb'19), SCPwD requires the AAs who are also empaneled with Handicrafts & Carpet SSC, Leather SSC, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council and IT/ITeS SSC. This is a condition specifically for the affiliation window of Jan’19-Feb'19 for the empanelment of Assessment Agencies with SCPwD. Last date of application with fee is 15th Feb'19. Visit the page http://www.scpwd.in/assessment-agency for application form, process and SOP.

Jan 19

SCPwD Participated in the Global Skill Summit 2019 and Skill Exhibition Organized by Jharkhand Skill Development Society in Ranchi on 10th Jan’19. Honourable CM of Jharkhand, Shri Raghubar Das Ji visited SCPwD’s Stall in the Skill Exhibition. Visit the below link:

https://twitter.com/SCPwD/status/1084046438772891648

Jan 19

SCPwD successfully completed the ToT and assessment of Trainers (workshop on “Disability Sensitization”) on 11th Jan’19 in Amarjyoti Charitable Trust, Delhi

Dec 18

Skill Council for Persons with Disability has partnered with Dr Reddy’s Foundation (DRF) to address the issues related to placement of PwD. In order to increase awareness among employers on employment process of Persons with Disability and to understand their challenges in implementing the same, these sensitization workshops were planned in below 13 cities in India:

18 April - Bhubaneswar

20 June - Chennai

17 July - Trivandrum

25 April - Pune

10 August - Vishakhapatnam

18 September - Delhi

19 September - Lucknow

9 October - Bangalore

11October - Jaipur

17 Nov - Vijayawada

22 Nov - Kochi

24 Nov - Hyderabad

11Dec - Calicut

Dec 18

14th Meeting of the Governing Body of Skill Council for Persons with Disability was held at Lemon Tree Hotel on 13th Dec'18.

Dec 18

SCPwD in association with Dept. for International Development, UK Govt. is organizing a Top-up Training of Master Trainers Programme (ToMT) and Valedictory function, Delhi at India Habitat Center

Dec 18

SCPwD in association with Dept. for International Development, UK Govt. is organizing a Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme, Delhi at India Habitat Center on 4th Dec'18

Nov 18

SCPwD in association with Dept. for International Development, UK Govt. is organizing a session on Assistive Technology with demonstration of online and offline tools for PwDs used in UK successfully, Delhi at India Habitat Center.

Nov 18

SCPwD in association with Dept. for International Development, UK Govt. is organizing a session on Assistive Technology with demonstration of online and offline tools for PWDs used in UK successfully, Hyderabad at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Nov 18

SCPwD in association with Dept. for International Development, UK Govt. is organizing a Top-up Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme, Hyderabad at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities from 27th Nov till 30th Nov'18

Sep 18

SCPwD in partnership with Dr Reddy’s Foundation is organizing workshops on Inclusion & Diversity for the employers at Lucknow (on 19th September 2018 at Ranjee's Hotel, CF-2, Vikrant Khand, Lucknow from 2 pm to 5 pm)

Sep 18

SCPwD in partnership with Dr Reddy’s Foundation is organizing workshops on Inclusion & Diversity for the employers at Delhi (on 18^th September 2018 at Sarovar Portico Hotel, Greemn Park from 2 pm to 5 pm).

Sep 18

Webinar Knowledge Series on Disability Inclusion at Workplace

Online Session IV – Thursday, 27^th September 2018: 1500-1700 hrs

The Confederation of Indian Industry in partnership with SCPwD is organising the Webinar Series – Creating Inclusive Workplaces for PwDs from June-September 2018.

The Knowledge Series is being organized for companies and other employer organisations with a focus on raising awareness on nurturing an inclusive workforce and integrating PwDs at work place. The series will have four online interactive sessions focusing on different aspects around employment of PwDs.

The fourth online session, scheduled on Thursday, 27^th September 2018: 1500-1700 hrs, will focus on Increasing the Includability Quotient of Leaders - A Blueprint for Include Persons with Disability

The Session will give you an opportunity to hear from companies and aspiring leaders on the best practices on workplace inclusion. It will focus on the ability to include the PwDs and how an includable leader make the inclusive environment of themselves, their team and their organisation.

Request for your participation for the 4^th Session.

Join us for the webinar on 27th September (1500 – 1700):

Kindly Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2831081206585233923

Sep 18

Applications are invited by Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD) for a short term internship

for a duration varying from 3 to 4 months at its Corporate Office at Sector 12, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075.

Candidates with full time uninterrupted availability for the indicated period and having proficiency in MS
Office and good written & verbal communication ability in English and Hindi may apply with details of their
profile along with a recent passport size picture at info@scpwd.in with cc to tarun.parihar@scpwd.in within
7 days.

Selected candidates will be engaged on a monthly compensatory stipend for Data Entry Work, Email Writing,
Documents Verification and any additional tasks that may be assigned.

Number of Internships available: 3

Sep 18

3 - Day UKIERI Proposal Review Workshop jointly by British Council and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (from 3rd Sep'18 to 5th Sep'18)

Aug 18

National Seminar on Strategic Plan for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in North-Eastern States at Shilong (Meghalaya) by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MSJE from 30th - 31st August'18.

Aug 18

CII in partnership with SCPwD is organising the Webinar Series – Creating Inclusive Workplaces for PwDs

The Knowledge Series is being organized for companies and other employer organisations with a focus on raising awareness on fostering an inclusive workforce and integrating PwDs at work place. The series will have four online interactive sessions focusing on different aspects around employment of PwDs.

The third online session, scheduled on 24 August 2018, 1500-1700 hrs, will focus on Industry Practices – The How’s & Why’s of Inclusion of Persons w/ disability.

The Session will give you an opportunity to hear from companies on the best practices on workplace inclusion. It will focus on how we can change our workplace to ensure PwDs get the opportunity they deserve and create a culture of inclusive hiring.

Request for your participation for the 3rd Session.

Join us for the webinar on 24th August (1500 – 1700): Register Here

Would also request you to circulate and promote the Webinar series among your network to encourage participation.

For further details, you may get in touch with sarbani.chakravarty@cii.in or neha.khanna@cii.in

Aug 18

Advt. for the Post of Manager-Operations

Application Last Date : 31-Aug-2018

Aug 18

We are inviting applications from interested Training Providers (Skill Training) from across the nation, for affiliation with Skill Council for Persons with Disability.

Kindly feel free to drop an email with your application on below email IDs:

info@scpwd.in

himanshu.shekhar@scpwd.in

You will be responded with the further process. Thank You!

May 18

We are pleased to announce that Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPwD) under the banner of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is organizing a workshop on 1st June, 2018 at Indira Gandhi Pratisthan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on 01-Jun-18 (Friday)

Workshop Details

Concept Note

Workshop Schedule

May 18

SCPwD participated in Career Conclave at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. (Dated: 01-May-18 & 02-May-18)

Organized by Directorate of Education, Govt of NCT of Delhi

http://www.scpwd.in/event-detail/index-14

Mar 18

SCPwD participated Job Fair at Hissar (Haryana)

Date: 20-Mar-18

Employers: Havells, Motherson Sumi System Limited, Yazaki, Gati, Flipkart, Vulcan, Big Basket, Reliance

Glimpse of Job Fair

Feb 18

Brief Description - 21 Specified Disability as per RPDA 2016- PDF FILE

Courtesy 3 Good Article

Jan 18

Workshop: Paving ways for skilling ‘People with Different Abilities’

Date: 31st January 2017; Time: 10:00 AM – 04:15 PM

Venue: Magnolia Hall, Habitat World, India Habitat Centre (Gate no. 3), Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Glimpse of Workshop

Jan 18

Rojgar Mela at Arunima Foundation (Lucknow) 22nd Jan'18

Employers: Patanjali, Novatel, ITC,Taj Vivanta, Hotel Ramada, Aegis, V3 Software Solutions, Sri Sai Infotech, Bricks & Bricks, City Life, Max, Surevin BPO, Spencer, Big Bazar, Lemon Tree, Cafe Coffee Day.

Glimpse of Rojgar Mela

Jan 18

We are pleased to announce that Skill Council for Persons with Disability(SCPwD), has entered into a partnership in jointly organizing Sixth International Conference (FISD 2018) titled " Business and Society in Emerging Economies" by FORE School of Management, New Delhi & International Association for Business and Society ( IABS) at FORE campus , New Delhi on January 11-13, 2018.

Details of the conference are available on the website of FORE-http://fisd.fsm.ac.in. You may contact us at info@scpwd.in with the caption Sixth International Conference (FISD 2018) in case you any query you may contact Ms Vandana Mehta (Academic Services Office - FORE 011-41242424 (Extn 523)

Advt:- Fore International Sustainable Development Conference

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