Vocational training and employability: A study in reference to skill development program from Gujarat, India

IF 2 4区社会学 Q2 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY Evaluation and Program Planning Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102554

Anurag Kumar Srivastava , Bhavya Logar , Surbhi Sanghvi , Avani Vaghela , Manish Adwani

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This study evaluates the transformative impact of the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) on rural youth in Gujarat, focusing on vocational skill enhancement and employability. Employing a robust mixed-methods approach grounded in the Kirkpatrick training evaluation model, this research dives deeper into the nuanced effects of gender, educational background, and Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) on the effectiveness of skill development initiatives. Quantitative data from over 500 beneficiaries and qualitative insights through in-depth interviews reveal critical success factors and areas for improvement, underscoring the scheme's pivotal role in bridging the rural-urban skill gap. This comprehensive analysis not only affirms the positive outcomes of the DDU-GKY initiative but also identifies key leverage points for policymakers and practitioners to enhance vocational training programs in Gujarat and similar contexts.

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职业培训与就业能力：以印度古吉拉特邦技能发展项目为例的研究

本研究评估了农村青年发展计划（DDU-GKY）对古吉拉特邦农村青年的变革性影响，重点关注职业技能提高和就业能力。本研究采用基于Kirkpatrick培训评估模型的稳健混合方法，深入探讨了性别、教育背景和项目实施机构（PIAs）对技能发展计划有效性的细微影响。来自500多名受益人的定量数据和通过深入访谈获得的定性见解揭示了关键的成功因素和有待改进的领域，强调了该计划在弥合城乡技能差距方面的关键作用。这一综合分析不仅肯定了DDU-GKY倡议的积极成果，还确定了政策制定者和从业者加强古吉拉特邦和类似地区职业培训计划的关键杠杆点。

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Evaluation and Program Planning SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

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