Introduction
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology,Calicut is coordinating the implementation of the DIT, Govt of India funded project to impart IT skills and ITeS-BPO training to around 6000 candidates in the state of Kerala with an objective to improve the employability of the rural youth belonging to SC/ST/Minority/Women categories in the districts of Palakkad, Thrissur(All Courses), Malappuram(IT Courses only) and Kozhikode(ITES Courses only).
Dates, Duration, Timing
The courses will be starting in August 2012, courses 1 – 10 are of 72 hours duration, course 11 is of 180 hour duration and course 12 is 300 hour duration. The candidates have to undergo the training weekly 3hrs/6hrs for 3 months/5months depending on the course selected and will be generally scheduled on holidays (Saturdays/Sundays/public holidays etc or in the evening.) so that they can attend the courses without affecting their regular studies.
Who are Eligible
IT Skills courses: 10th pass/ 12th/ITI/ Diploma/Graduates/Undergraduates candidates from SC/ST/Minority categories with annual family income less than Rs. 2.0 Lakhs ITeS-BPO (customer care) / ITeS-BPO (Banking) courses: 10+2 pass candidates from Women/ SC/ST/Minority categories with annual family income less than Rs. 2.0 Lakhs. However Graduates/Final year/Diploma holders having good English communication skills shall be given preference.