Jobs at Your Doorstep Report

Context : The Union Minister for Education, along with the Minister of Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs, unveiled a World Bank report titled Jobs at Your Doorstep: A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People in Six States at an event in New Delhi.

About the 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' Report

• Purpose:

  • The report acts as both a diagnostic tool and roadmap to create a strategic link between education and India's jobs agenda.
  • It focuses on aligning education with the job market needs, particularly for young people finishing secondary school.

• Focus States:

  • The report examines the job landscape in six states:
    • Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan.

• Key Features:

  • Skills Gap Analysis: Identifies the mismatch between skills taught in schools and industry needs within specific districts.
  • Skill-Based Education: Recommends embedding skill-based education in Classes 9-12 to prepare students for various career paths.
  • Priority Sectors: Highlights sectors and roles with the highest employment potential for youth in these states.

• Approach:

  • Based on primary and secondary research, the study adopts a bottom-up approach to reimagine skill education offerings.
  • The research aligns with the STARS project to enhance skill education in schools.

What is the STARS Scheme?

• Full Form: Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS).

• Duration: Active from 2021 to FY 2024-25 (5 years).

• Implementation:

  • Managed by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
  • Financial support provided by the World Bank.

• Target States: Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan.

• Objective:

  • Improve the quality of school education in these states.
  • Provide targeted interventions to bridge skill gaps and enhance education outcomes.

• Connection to Samagra Shiksha:

  • The STARS scheme is derived from Samagra Shiksha but focuses specifically on components aimed at enhancing school education.

This report emphasizes the need for skill-based education and job alignment, especially for youth, ensuring better career opportunities and economic growth.