Glocal After School Empowers Youth Through Skill Week Initiative

Glocal After School, a part of Glocal Pvt. Ltd., focuses on enhancing 21st-century employability skills by organizing various activities, events, courses, and training, thereby bridging the gap between industry and academia.

They conducted research on Skills for Future Jobs in Nepal in 2019 for the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security's Training Department, which led to the inception of Skill Week, aimed at promoting skill development.

Skill Week, running from April 1st to April 8th, 2024, includes workshops, competitions, exhibitions, job fairs, and entertainment, with a focus on four core themes: Green Ecosystem, Digital Transformation, International Connectivity, and Dual/VET Apprenticeship.

Notably, on April 6th, there will be a skill fest at Kings College, Babarmahal, offering a platform for youths to showcase and learn skills. The event also features talks, presentations, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, and a round table discussion, promoting interaction between industry and academia.

Additionally, CEO Unplugged, a forum for discussing entrepreneurship and business challenges, will be held on April 8th. The Skill Week culminates in the Skill Hero Award ceremony, recognizing individuals' contributions in various fields.

Mr. Asish Thakur, Chairman and Executive Director of Glocal Pvt. Ltd., emphasized the importance of skills in today's world. The event is endorsed by several organizations and partnered with various institutions and companies to support skill development initiatives.