NEWS

Karnataka government has launched Women@Work (W@W) programme

DETAILS

WHEN WAS IT LAUNCHED – 8th March ( Women’s Day )

AIM

• Focus on corporate programs that will be helpful in attracting the women workforce
• Women will be trained in specialized skills
• As part of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, efforts are also being made to provide 5,000 jobs for women with the necessary employable skills by 2026. Through industry upskilling and reskilling programs, mentorship, and institutional and organizational networking, the programme will empower women to actively participate and join the workforce
• As part of this programme, free certificate courses will be provided with the aim of getting the women of the state technically trained in various disciplines.

WHO HAS DEVELOPED THIS PROGRAMME – The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) has developed this programme in collaboration with KTECH, Karnataka Skill Development Corporation