Skills Studies 2017/2018: Presentation & Validation of findings on skills needs

The HRDC has conducted a survey on the skills requirements for 10 key economic sectors in Mauritius under the Skills Studies 2017/2018. The report for each sector will be published after consultation with industry operators and other stakeholders. As part of the validation process, the following presentation sessions have been scheduled:

Sector                                                  Date                                                   Time

1.Tourism & Hospitality Sector       25 April 2018                                   14 00 hrs

2.Manufacturing (Textile) Sector     27 April 2018                                   14 00 hrs

3. Agricultural Sector 08 May 2018                                                         09 30 hrs

4.‘Wholesale & Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles &
Motor Cycle’ Sector   25 May 2018                                                         13 30 hrs

5.Manufacturing (Non-Textile) Sector   30 May 2018                             10 00 hrs

Venue: HRDC Lecture Theatre, 4th Floor, NG Tower, Cybercity, Ebène

The objectives of the Skills Studies 2017/2018 are to assess the country’s skills requirements in the short, medium and longer term; to identify the critical skills and hard-to-fill posts in different sectors; and to assess the degree of mismatch in skills across occupational groups.

The HRDC invites input from stakeholders on its Skills Study Report 2017 for the ICT sector. This public consultation exercise is part of the ongoing validation process.

All comments should reach the HRDC by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 13 April 2018 at latest.

For any information or queries, please contact Ms Leena Ramtohul at 454 4009.

Download Report for ICT Sector

The Graduate Training for Employment Scheme (GTES) is a budgetary measure being implemented since 2015 by the HRDC in close collaboration the Ministry of Education & Human Resources, Tertiary Education & Scientific Research and the private sector. The objective of the GTES is to contribute towards tackling the issue of skills mismatch among unemployed graduates by providing them with skills that match the requirements of an evolving job market.

In order to meet its need for qualified software engineers, Accenture Technology in collaboration with the University of Mauritius has developed a full-time MSc course in Applied Software Technologies under the GTES. 30 unemployed graduates with a non-IT background are following this 12-month Conversion Course at UoM, comprising placement of 6 months at Accenture Technology. The graduates will be completing their training in January 2019.

The main objective of this programme is to equip the trainees with software engineering skills in the following industry relevant technologies: Java, Oracle, SAP, Digital Technologies, Salesforce, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Technologies, with applied practical experience. After their training, successful graduates will be appointed as Application Development Associates.

The Honourable (Mrs) Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research, will officially launch this training and placement programme during a ceremony being held as follows:

Date:    Thursday 01 March 2018
Time:    13 30 hrs
Venue:  R Burrenchobay Lecture Theatre, University of Mauritius, Réduit

The Mauritius Film Development Corporation (MFDC) in collaboration with the University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM) is offering a series of short courses under the National Skills Development Programme (NSDP) in the following fields as from February 2018:

• Camera & Lighting
• Sound for Cinematography
• Film Editing

Each course is of a duration of one month followed by a work placement of one month at the MFDC. Trainees under the NSDP will receive a monthly stipend of MUR 6,000 inclusive of travelling allowance.

Eligibility: Form III.

Seats are limited. Consult the link below for detailed eligibility criteria & registration:

http://nsdp.hrdc.mu/index.php/training/film

EMPLOYERS contributing to the HRDC Training Levy are informed that changes have been brought to the HRDC Training Grant System effective for all applications received at the HRDC as from 1st August 2017.

Kindly click on the link below to download Circular on revised Training Grant Incentives Scheme:

Revised Training Grant Incentives Scheme – Circular 2017/2018(1)

The Ministry of Ocean Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping in collaboration with the HRDC is organising an Open Day to invite unemployed youngsters to register for training for possible career opportunities in the Cruise Sector. The Open Day will be held as follows:

Date:   Tuesday 28 February 2017

Time:   10 00 hrs to 16 00 hrs

Venue: Conference Hall, Cyber Tower 1, Cybercity, Ebène

The Open Day will include presentation sessions throughout the day by the Mauritius Maritime Training Academy (MMTA), MITD, HRDC and recruiters. The presentation sessions will be held at 10 00 hrs; 11 30 hrs; 13 30 hrs and 15 00 hrs.

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EMPLOYERS including REGISTERED TRAINING CENTRES contributing to the HRDC Training Levy, are being informed that changes have been brought to the HRDC Training Grant System effective as from Monday 6th February 2017

Kindly click on the link below to download Circular on Revised Training Grant Scheme:

Revised Training Grant Scheme - Circular 2017/1

Registration of Employers/Enterprises under the NSDP

The HRDC is inviting employers/ enterprises to register under the National Skills Development Programme (NSDP) in order to benefit from the following incentives:

Funding for training of young unemployed in technical skills that your organisation requires.

Payment of a monthly stipend/allowance to trainees of Rs 6,000 for the duration of the training and placement not exceeding 1 year.

Employers can mount courses and choose registered training centres of their own choice in the following sectors:

• ICT
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Nursing and Paramedics
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Financial Services
• Logistics
• Other Sectors

How to Register:

Interested Employers/Enterprises are invited to register at : www.nsdp.hrdc.mu

The HRDC will contact the Employer/Enterprise upon registration

Contact:

For more information contact HRDC:

Tel: 464 4203 / 454 4009

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Launching ceremony of the National Skills Development Programme

The National Skills Development Programme (NSDP) was announced in the Budget Speech 2016/2017 with the aim to better match skills with the demand of employers by equipping young people with technical skills which are in high demand in the following sectors:

(i) ICT; (ii) Tourism and Hospitality; (iii) Nursing and Paramedics; and (iv) Construction and other industries.

The NSDP will be officially launched by Honourable (Mrs) Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research.

 Date:               Thursday 01 December 2016
Time:               11 00  hrs
Venue:             BPML Conference Hall, 1st floor, Cyber Tower 1, Ebène

 The NSDP is a joint Government – Private Sector collaboration programme.

Le NSDP est l’une des mesures annoncées par le gouvernement dans le Budget 2016-2017 pour la formation de quelques 4 000 jeunes dans les compétences techniques en forte demande, notamment dans les secteurs (i) des TIC; (ii) du tourisme et de l’hôtellerie; (iii) le nursing et les soins paramédicaux (iv) la construction. Ce programme est mis en oeuvre par le HRDC en étroite collaboration avec le Ministère de l'Éducation et des Resources humaines, de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique, le Ministère du Travail, des Relations industrielles, de l'Emploi et de la Formation et Business Mauritius.

Offre de formation et stage

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour bénéficier des formations qui débuteront à partir de novembre 2016 dans les métiers en forte demande

Coût de la formation: Les frais de formation seront pris en charge par le HRDC

Stipend: Rs 5,000 par mois plus une allocation de transport de Rs1,000 par mois

Critères d’admission:

• Réservé uniquement aux personnes sans emploi
• Agé entre 16 et 35 ans

Comment s’inscrire:

Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui sur le site web du NSDP au www.nsdp.hrdc.mu

Vous pouvez aussi vous inscrire en personne: se présenter à notre bureau entre 09h00 et 16h00, du lundi au vendredi à l’adresse suivante: HRDC, 4ème étage, NG Tower, Cybercity Ebène

Ou vous pouvez vous rendre à l’un des Employment Information Centres (Bureau d’Emploi) ou au Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) le plus proche de votre localité durant les heures d’ouverture

Pour toute information, contactez le HRDC:

Tel:    464 4203 / 454 4009

Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.