Mr. Ashok Pattar, Trainer and Consultant Entrepreneurship conducted a lecture on Topic - ‘Skill Development and Employability Challenges and Opportunities’ on 3rd August 2021.

Mr. Pattar started by sharing skills required for employability and career management. Further he stressed on building entrepreneurial skills to address the challenges of unemployment. While discussing employability he took the participants through the companies’ expectations from their employees, cycle of survivability for employment, and the consequences of unemployment. While explaining the main causes of unemployment in India he mentioned that the youth lack vocational skills and has a low education level. Further, he shared the essential skills for a successful career which include:

1. Minimum Qualifications

2. Communication skills

3. Positive Attitude

4. Aptitude skills

5. Adaptability

6. Time Management

At the end of the session, he said that entrepreneurship is the solution for unemployment, to cater to a poor economy and stiff global competition. Additionally, he explained the benefits of entrepreneurship such as:

1. Creating Wealth for Self and Associated Businesses.

2. Improves the Standard of Living.

3. Creates Businesses and Job Opportunities for People.

4. Developing the Economy.

5. Creating Social Impact.

6. Flexibility in Schedule.

7. Boosts Self-Esteem.

8. Getting to Learn New Things.