Are you the next prodigy?

If yes, then register for the OSDA Skills Competition!

The first ever skill competition conducted by Odisha Skills Development Authority (OSDA) in all districts of Odisha. Out of 44 skills, bring your skills to the table, and win exciting prizes.

About Competition

ABOUT WORLD SKILLS

Founded in 1950, WorldSkills is the global hub for skills excellence and development. WorldSkills brings youth, industries, and educators together to give youth the chance to compete, experience, and learn how to become the best in their skill of choice. From the traditional trades to multi-skilled technology careers in the industry and service sectors, supported by partners, industries, governments, volunteers, and educational institutions, WorldSkills vision is to improve the world through the power of skills. It has 75 Member countries and regions,all working with youth, educators, governments, and industries to help prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future.

WORLDSKILLS INDIA

WorldSkills India is an initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. NSDC, through its WorldSkills India initiative, has been leading the country's participation at WorldSkills International competitions since 2011. The key objectives of WorldSkills India are to:

Promulgate skills in society to motivate the youth to pursue vocational education.
Champion skills and learning for work through local, regional, national and international skills competitions
Create partnership network comprising of government, industry, academic partners, VET institutions, trade associations and youth to promote skills
Establish long-term association with WorldSkills International and other WorldSkills member countries

INDIASKILLS

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) & National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) launched India’s first National Skills Competition- IndiaSkills, a biennial competition.

VISION & MISSION

Platform where emerging professionals can display their workplace skills with utmost perfection and make India proud. Facilitate cooperation between government, industry and academia To create nationwide awareness, ownership and participation across various skills. To help Indian youth attain world class standards of competence, excellence and productivity.

FAQs

What is WorldSkills International competition?

WorldSkills International is the largest skill competition in the world, organised once every two years in one of the member countries. More than 1300 contestants below the age of 23, compete for gold, silver and bronze medals, in over 50 skills. The competition is held over a span of four days.

What is WorldSkills India?

WorldSkills India is an initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship which has been leading India’s participation at WorldSkills International competitions since 2011.
WorldSkills India is responsible for the selection, development, management and participation of Team India in WorldSkills Competitions and other international competitions. WorldSkills India makes the final decision on any issues regarding every stage of the International competition journey and selection processes.

What is the role of NSDC ?

The role of National Skill Development Corporation is to

Act as the WorldSkills India & IndiaSkills secretariat
Establish linkages and contacts with various stakeholders of the industry to promote the association.
Provide support and synergy for efforts of WorldSkills India through its Skills Development initiatives.

Who can participate for Worldskills Competition 2019 ?

Any skilled person born on or after 1st January 1999 could participate in any of the skills mentioned below, with the exception to Aircraft Maintenance, Manufacturing Team Challenge and Mechatronics, where the candidate should have been born on or after 1st January 1996.

What is the selection process and How to Participate?

The potential competitors needs to register through an online portal ( state or national) to participate in Indiaskills Competitions. The selection will be conducted by state government, sector skill councils in partnership with academic & industry partners at district, zone, state level. The selected state champions will be competing in regional competitions which will be organized by Indiaskills in partnership with sector skill councils, corporate and academic partners. The regional competition winners will be showcasing their skills at Indiaskills National competitions.