A two day training titled “Training of Trainer” was successfully organized at Don Bosco Tech Thakurmunda Center on 9th & 10th of June’2022 for the trainers by Don Bosco Tech State Team of Odisha. The purpose of this training was to guide participants about various topics such as process of Operation cycle, roles of NSQF in skilling eco system, Assessment and Certification, MIS, Finance and PSD, Human Resource, placement and vital role of Communications.

The TOT activity was to make the trainers to learn and re-learn the new and updated process which can smoothen the process of execution of an assignment. Through this activity the participants were exposed to various process cycles of operations and about the whole skill ecosystem. They were brushed about the different phases of project cycle such Pre-Implementing, Implementing and Post-Implementing stages and the various sub activities under each component. The best part they learn the timelines for different activities whether it is induction planner or the entire batch activity planner. This needs to be followed and achieved within the stipulated timeline to execute as per any donor agency. They learnt about the deliverables of different stakeholders and how it directly impacts in the training program.

They were also injected with a special drive on the skill ecosystem and the various stakeholders involved into it. They were finely oriented on NSQF, QP, NOS and NSDC. We know that whatever activities we conduct, we must know why we are doing and make others to let know why we are doing this by sharing the activities in social media and through communication department. The state correspondent team over viewed the importance of developing the success stories. Various tools and formats were demonstrated on how to draft a success story. The HR policies, finance department related policies, procedures and documentation were covered in details.

This TOT is given energy to walk and perform all tasks within the guideline for all the trainers. Participants respect each other’s’ point of view, all participants actively participated. Later on the forum was opened for question and answers. The trainers were asked about their strengths and areas of improvements. The participants showed an improvement in their level of knowledge. With regards to training, participants shared that training was very helpful and the content and exercises used in training helped them understand the topic and its significance.