Skill development collaboration: BRAC and NSDA sign MoU

BRAC Skills Development Programme (SDP) and the National Skill Development Authority (NSDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify market-relevant skills, stated a press release.

The MoU was formally signed on Sunday, 10 March 2024, at the NSDA office, by joint secretary of NSDA Md Johar Ali, and director of education, SDP, and Migration, Safi Rahman Khan on behalf of their organisations.

Under the MoU, BRAC and NSDA will collaborate on conducting market analysis to identify in-demand skills, designing job-relevant, inclusive training programmes, and promoting the importance of skill enhancement through training.

Additionally, they will organise various skill development events such as workshops and seminars. Furthermore, the agreement entails cooperation in facilitating agreements with relevant companies to enable NSDA-certified workers to seek employment opportunities abroad.

During the signing ceremony, NSDA's executive chairman (secretary), Nasreen Afroz, emphasised the potential collaboration's ability to raise awareness about practical skills and technical training, leveraging BRAC's grassroots outreach capabilities.

Senior policy advisor at BRAC Zafar Ahmed Khan highlighted the significance of developing local skills, citing the current influx of foreign workers and the substantial financial outflow associated with it.

He stressed that proper skill development among the youth could significantly propel the country's progress.

Associate director of the BRAC SDP, Tasmiah Tabassum Rahman expressed a desire to collaborate closely with the Government, particularly with NSDA, to enhance technical training opportunities for young people. The signing ceremony was attended by NSDA and BRAC officials.