Impact of Skill Enhancement Training on Quality of Work Life– A Review

Purpose: The paper aims, through a literature survey, to study the skill enhancement initiatives of the Government, measures taken by Higher Education Institutions and the role of corporate sector in skill enhancement. The paper also examines the earlier mismatch between industry requirements and academic practices which necessitated skill enhancement efforts and the impact such training programmes have on Quality of Work Life of graduates. Design/Methodology/Approach: The data for the literature survey is collected from several secondary sources such as research papers, news articles, and websites. Results/ Findings: The review paper shows the existence of skill gap between the levels required by industry and the levels acquired by graduates. HEIs have re-modelled course content and teaching methodologies to make degrees corporate integrated. The Government has initiated a large number of initiatives to reach its goal of skill enhancement among the workforce/students. The paper also notes the importance of skilled human resources, positive effects of skill enhancement on employee performance, job satisfaction, and also organizational performance. Value: Through a detailed analysis of literature on the topic, the paper emphasizes the need for skill enhancement efforts. Type of Paper: Literature Review