A grand Convocation Ceremony of the Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs) being run by Sun Foundation was organised today at the World Skill Campus of Excellence, Government ITI Campus, Gill Road, Ludhiana, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event witnessed the conferring of certificates and distribution of appointment letters to 1,044 youth trained at Sun Foundation's skill centres across Punjab.
The function was graced by Hon'ble Governor of Punjab Shri Gulab Chand Kataria as the Chief Guest, while Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary presided over the ceremony. The event was hosted by Padma Shri Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman, Sun Foundation.
The event witnessed participation from over 3,000 youth, industry representatives, educational institutions, employers and distinguished personalities from across Punjab, making it one of the largest celebrations of World Youth Skills Day in the State. Punjab Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria highly appreciated the remarkable work being undertaken by Sun Foundation in the field of skill development and employment generation.
He lauded the visionary leadership of Padma Shri Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney and stated that the Foundation’s initiatives are empowering thousands of youth across Punjab by providing them with skills and dignified employment opportunities. Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary commended Padma Shri Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney and the Sun Foundation team for creating world-class skill development centres in Punjab.
He described Sun Foundation as a model institution in the field of skilling and employment and congratulated Dr. Sahney for his outstanding contribution towards youth empowerment and nation building. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman, Sun Foundation, stated that skill development and employment generation are the most effective solutions to the challenges of unemployment, drug abuse and migration in Punjab.
He informed that Sun Foundation today provides 'Skill for Jobs' to over 5,000 youth annually through its network of Multi Skill Development Centres across Punjab by imparting industry-linked and future-ready training. He further stated that thousands of youth trained at Sun Foundation centres have secured employment in leading organisations including IndiGo Airlines, Taj Hotels, Marriott, Radisson, Shahi Exports, Avon Cycles and several reputed companies in the manufacturing, healthcare and service sectors.
Dr. Sahney said that Sun Foundation has been successfully bridging the gap between industry requirements and youth aspirations by designing courses according to market demand and ensuring dignified employment opportunities for young people The dignitaries also visited the World Skill Campus of Excellence where they interacted with trainees and inspected exhibitions and live demonstrations showcasing skills in artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare and various emerging sectors.