Vetassess And National Skills Development Corporation (nsdc) Of India Partner To Address Australian Labor Shortages With Skilled Indian Workers

VETASSESS and the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC) of India have signed an MoU to address labor shortages in Australia by enabling skilled Indian workers to migrate.

• The initial focus is on the development of a Workforce Mobility Plan specifically for jobs under Australian Industry Labour Agreements.
• The plan focuses on institutional strengthening in India, adopting the Australian VET curriculum, and creating smoother migration pathways.
• This Collaboration involves employers, trainers, and governments to identify and prepare skilled Indian workers for employment in Australia.

Priority industries: hospitality, automotive, agriculture, and aged care.

Roles and Responsibilities:

NSDC:

•   Identifying and working with organizations and Sector Skill Councils in India.
•   Providing gap training, English language training, and preliminary skills assessment.

VETASSESS

•   Assessing skills and training of Indian workers.
•   Facilitating gap training and certification in collaboration with institutions in both countries.
•   Working with industry bodies in Australia to identify job demands and employers who can sponsor workers.