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Should skill development be introduced as a part of curriculum in higher education?

 
  Unemployment and lack of skills are rising outrageously. Skill development will tardily tackle the issue of unemployment and enhance the workforce. But, introducing Skill Development as a part of the curriculum in higher education will not be feasible. Higher education should only focus and emphasize on academics. Introducing Skill development will only jeopardise the coherence of the education system. To be precise, skill development is not a fundamental part of education. Skill development in higher education will be contrary of its nomenclature i.e. 'higher education'. Separate centres and hubs should be opened for skill development. Training programmes, seminars etc can help promote skill development. When schools (government) can't even produce average pass percentage, the introduction of skill development will further lead to egregious results. The government's lackadaisical attitude and inept efforts will be an impediment in skill development (in higher education).  

Kanili Sukhalu 3rd mile, Dimapur

 
The biggest challenge confronting us is the low employability of our youths passing out of the higher education. So the introduction of skill development as a part of the curriculum will equip the youth with employable skills and knowledge and will do solve the problem of unemployment. So skill development should be introduced as a part of the curriculum in higher education.  

Kerangualung Ndang Burma Camp, Dimapur

 
Yes, skill development should be introduced as part of the curriculum in higher education because having a skill will definitely solve the problem of unemployment that we face today. A skilled person is required in any organisations or institutions.  

Mapeuyile St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School, Dimapur

 
Absolutely, skill development should be introduced as a part of the curriculum in higher education. The reason is because in our present society, only government job will not suffice for our people with thousands and thousands of unemployed youth. We should be taught to do things ourselves. We are mostly taught to go to schools and colleges, get a good degree and get a government job. That’s our Naga mentality. We need to change our mentality and understand that one can live a healthy and happy life provided we have the skills knowledge.  

Diethozo Pfuse, Sechu-Zubza, Kohima

 
Yes, I agree. Introducing skill development in a curriculum will benefit the students. It will enhance his/her skills and help the students to pursue their interest in the particular field and a platform for the students to put their skill into practice.   In Nagaland, where unemployment is a prevailing problem skill included in a syllabus is very necessary for Empowerment. Imparting of only formal education in a class cannot be said, as all round development unless skill is included in a curriculum. However, the government should also facilitate skill development in higher education and create an avenue for one to explore their potential.  

Rachel Shúkha, Kohima

 
Best Comment: Diethozo Pfuse

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