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Job-ready skills drive for Odisha’s vocational students

Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (UNI) In a push to improve employability among vocational students, Odisha has launched a five-day hands-on training programme for over 170 Class XII students and vocational lecturers in technical and hospitality skills, including drone piloting, audio-visual production and catering management.
Organised by the School and Mass Education Department from October 12 to 16, the programme is being conducted at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) and the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM).
Additional Director Binita Senapati stressed the importance of vocational education in equipping students with practical skills and improving their employment prospects. Deputy Director Jitendra Nayak highlighted the collaboration with CTTC and IHM to strengthen skill-based learning, while CTTC Senior Manager K M Rajan welcomed the participants and assured institutional support.
The training at CTTC has drawn participants from Angul, Deogarh, Jajpur, Cuttack, Balasore, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapara and Puri districts. The IHM programme includes participants from Bhadrak, Koraput, Kandhamal, Khordha and Ganjam.
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