ITANAGAR : In a bid to enhance employability and workplace readiness among technical graduates, the Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (SDE), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday launched a Finishing Course Programme for the passing-out batch of Industrial Training Institute (ITI) trainees for the academic session 2025-26.

The five-day programme, being conducted from June 15 to 19 across 10 ITIs in the state, is designed to bridge the gap between institutional training and industry requirements. The initiative focuses on equipping trainees with essential professional, technical and life skills needed for a smooth transition into employment, entrepreneurship or higher education.

The curriculum covers digital literacy, financial literacy, including awareness on the Chief Minister’s Soft Loan Scheme, government entrepreneurship initiatives, the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), State Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (SAPS), Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana, Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, employee rights and benefits, communication and soft skills, resume writing, interview preparation, and career pathways for higher studies and self-employment.

Sessions on the opening day were conducted by resource persons from the State Bank of India (SBI). In the coming days, experts from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Labour and Employment Department, government polytechnics and government colleges will interact with the trainees.

The department stated that the programme has been designed to provide practical insights into industry expectations while strengthening communication skills, professional ethics, adaptability, financial awareness and entrepreneurial thinking among participants.

Through exposure to experts from various sectors and institutions, trainees will gain a better understanding of available opportunities and be better prepared to make informed choices regarding employment, entrepreneurship and further education.

The initiative reflects the department’s commitment to empowering youth through skill development, innovation and career-oriented learning, while ensuring that graduating ITI trainees are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market.