BDSKILLS

On Jan 31st, 2015, LICT, BCC (Bangladesh Computer Council) launched two IT/ ITES skills Training Projects to create a pool of quality manpower, enhance employability, meet objectives of Digital Bangladesh and accelerate revenues through exports. These two projects meant for passing out graduates/ masters are ITES Foundation Skills Training Program (Non-IT/Engineering graduates, 160 hrs) and Top Up IT Training Program (CSE /Engineering graduates with programming background, 300 hrs). These projects are funded by The World Bank with Ernst & Young (EY) as implementation partner. The program calls for training of 10,000 Top Up and 20,000 Foundation Skills trained graduates over the next three years. These programs come free of cost to the students within their own university premises. The selection process involves online assessment test. The students are awarded the certificate from the Government after the successful completion of the training. Both the programs are being implemented in partnership with Universities and academic institutes in Bangladesh. At every stage of the project, the team works closely with the industry leaders and IT/ITES sector associations.

BDSKILLS Oct 2015

EY is one of the largest and most reputed consulting organisations in the world with 190,000 people based in 728 offices in 150 countries. EY India, which is the project implementation agency is celebrating its centenary, is already present in

Bangladesh through its subsidiary EY Bangladesh with its office in Dhaka employing

both locals and expatriates from India.

Leveraging ICT for Growth, Employment and Governance is a project of Bangladesh Computer

Council (BCC) under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology

(MoPTIT). The project was launched in 2013 aiming to develop a vibrant and healthy IT/ITES sector in five years by identifying the strategies, programs

and investment needed for the country to leverage ICT for economic growth and competitiveness.

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Key Stake Holders

The Key Stakeholders participating in validation exercises

From the Project Directors…

The Programs were launched in Jan 31, 2015. There has been overwhelming enthusiasm in Universities and colleges we approached in Dhaka City. We have been investing lot of time with industry to establish mutually beneficial relationships. There is an emerging conviction that availability of pool of skilled graduates is round the corner. The World Bank too has expressed the satisfaction on the progress and looks forward to achieving remaining Milestones. There has been tremendous support from LICT Team at Bangladesh Computer Council. Their insights and support has been the key to accelerating the programs. This Newsletter will help all the stakeholders to come together and make the IT/ITES skill development a watershed event in the growth, employment and governance in Bangladesh.

Kamal Mansharamani Project Director | EY

The objective of these programs is to increase the competitiveness of Bangladesh’s IT/ITES industry for economic growth, export diversification, and employment creation. With so much talent in the country, rapid skill development of our graduating students is the key to success….

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Mr. Md. Rezaul Karim The Project Director | LICT

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Women Empowerment High IT/ITES skills are essential component of the program which calls for minimum 30% participation of girls. Eden Mohila College Principal, teachers and students are source of inspiration for the Implementation Team.

Prof Husne Ara

The Principal Eden Mohila College

It is the vision of the present Government to make digital Bangladesh, and we all are working to make this dream true. Eden Mohila College is a part of this glory. The Foundation Skills Training Program from Bangladesh Computer Council being implemented by Ernst & Young will play a very positive role to make better steps towards brighter future.

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The Implementation teams with The Principal

Mr Kamlesh Vyas, Project director, EY inspiring the students at Eden College

The Inspiration flowing from Mr Mustafa Jabbar at Eden Women’s college

Major Participants in the Program

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Dhaka University : 1500 students from various departments.

Jagannath University: 750 students from different departments

The Titumir College Principal inspiring students of the Foundation Skills Training Program

The Taste of new technology by the Academicians … Google Glass.

Union of Creativity and IT tools – A discussion with The faculty of Arts at Dhaka University

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The latest news !!

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Mr Azad- The Project Management Specialist-LICT addressing students at Brac Business School

The Project Directors addressing students at North South University.

The World Bank team with students at Dhaka University

“Chew and I had a good visit to DU. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm in the students and their aspirations to do more. You have a great team set up with Surya and Bursha at DU. They all have a shared vision of what has to be achieved. The trainers had a very interactive and probing approach which should result in good learning outcomes.”

Tenzin Dolma Norbhu, The World Bank “ “

Skill Development is one of the essential inputs for Job Creation which is key deliverable of the programs

Job creation

Ease of doing the business

Shared growth Human capital Competitiveness Enabling environment

Business climate

response

Increasing attractiveness

to investors

Enhancing livelihood for those below the

poverty line

Micro, small and medium size

enterprise (MSME) development and access to finance

Skill development

Infrastructure development

Sustainable growth

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The Top Up and Foundation Skills Training Programs

BD Skills

► Net ► Java ► Mobile application development ► PHP ► Web intelligence ► Analytics ► English and Employability skills

Multiple Skillsets Build a successful career in IT

Top-Up IT Training

Govt certificate along with eligibility for International certification from a leading US institution

Job opportunities for selected students after the completion of the training program

Classes within Institution Premises

Program developed in partnership with the Industry

► 300 hours of industry focussedtraining by international trainers

► 9 – 15 hours of training per week along with regular class schedule

300 hours

training by international trainers

► 160 hours of Industry Focused Training by International Trainers

► Accommodation of 9-15 hours of Training per week along with your Regular Academic Schedule

The Foundation Skills below

Highlights

ITES Foundation Skills Training

Certificate from BCC and EY

High Employability

Classes within Institution Premises

Free Program in Partnership with Industry

160 hours

► Enabling Foundation Skills ► Core Skills ► One of The Specialization Skills

► Web Design ► Graphic Design ► Productivity Tools ► Accounting and Banking Operations

(BFSI BPO)

Multiple Skillsets

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MoUs with Universities

NSU BRACU DIU

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DU UAP EU

UIU AIUB

What are the students and teachers saying about the trainers…

EWU

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“Participants are highly satisfied especially they enjoyed how to face interview board and how to provide presentation before audience. They also learned and enjoyed how to work with team and how to manage a team. Students also highly appreciated you for taking special care of the program.” “

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“You and your team have trained the students of Eden College very well. I am saying that because I have seen them apply what you have taught them, in their day to day activities. I might say I am quite impressed with the wonderful job you have done. ….. Lastly, I must mention that the students have grown quite fond of you. They enjoy your classes and always look forward to them. Meanwhile their final exams (scheduled by the National University) are going on but they cannot wait to get back to doing classes with you. I wish you all the best.”

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“I must mention that you have won the hearts of many including us. Students have given very positive feedback about the way you handled each student and answered their queries and given special attention to every individual.” “

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Dr. M. Helal Uddin Ahmed Associate Professor, Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) University of Dhaka,

Prof. Ashis Kumar Bhattacharjee HoD- The Department of Physics Eden Mohila College

Maksudur Rahman Associate Professor Department of Graphic Design Fine Arts Dhaka University

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Industry MOUs

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MoU Signed with Universities: ► Dhaka University ► Jagannath University ► Shahjalal University of Science and Technology ► East West University ► Brac University ► American International University-Bangladesh ► University of Asia Pacific Pilot Training started: ► Dhaka University ► Jagannath University ► Eden Mohila College ► Govt. Titumir College

Total Batch Running: 45 Total Students: 1683 Track Offered: Web Design, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Office Productivity

MoU Signed with Universities: ► Dhaka University ► Jagannath University ► Shahjalal University of Science and Technology ► East West University ► Brac University ► American International University-Bangladesh ► University of Asia Pacific ► Daffodil International University Pilot Training started: ► Dhaka University ► Jagannath University ► East West University ► Brac University ► University of Asia Pacific Total Batch Running: 20 Total Students: 771 Track Offered: Android, Big Data, Dot Net, Java Web Development

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ITES Foundation Skills Training Progress Top Up IT Training Progress

Status as on Sept wk I

Taking it off from the white board to real world – The Implementation Team and the Trainers

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