About Us
Bridging Industry and Youth Through World-Class Skill Development
The CII - Rahul Bajaj Centre of Excellence on Skills serves as a bridge between industry requirements and youth potential, transforming over 1 million young minds through comprehensive skill delivery programmes. Our impact spans across CII Model Career Centres, CII Multi Skill Institutes, industry-led courses, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and international pathways.
Since 1987, CII has pioneered the skills agenda, building India's most robust and aspirational skill ecosystem. We firmly believe that industry competitiveness and enhanced productivity can only be achieved through a supply of highly skilled workforce. Working in close partnership with the Government of India, we drive skilling and employment initiatives that effectively close the talent gap and create a future-ready workforce.
Empowering Industry
Our industry-focused services are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern business:
Strategic Workforce Solutions
- Aligning industry training with National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) standards
- Comprehensive reskilling and upskilling programmes for existing workforce
- Creating high-productivity talent pools tailored to industry needs
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for skill validation
- Lifelong learning initiatives for continuous professional development
- Policy advocacy and strategic research reports
Transforming Youth Lives
We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for India's youth, particularly those from underserved communities:
Youth Empowerment Initiatives
- Direct linkage between youth training and sustainable livelihood opportunities
- Specialised training programmes for underprivileged youth
- Making skills aspirational and market-relevant
- Professional career counselling and guidance services
- Focused support for marginalised groups and communities
- Strategic operations in India's aspirational districts
Excellence Through Competition
Our skill competitions platform showcases and celebrates talent whilst driving standards:
- CII Regional and National WorkSkills Competitions - Identifying and nurturing exceptional talent
- WorldSkills Competition Support - Representing India on the global stage
Government Partnership Excellence
We actively collaborate with key government ministries to drive national employment initiatives:
Strategic Government Collaborations
- Ministry of Labour & Employment: Implementing Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) schemes through 100 Education-to-Employment (E2E) centres
- Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship: Upgrading 1,000 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), serving as Awarding Body, and managing Apprenticeship programmes
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs: Facilitating the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme
- NITI Aayog: Leveraging frontier technologies for inclusive human capital development
- Department of Higher Education: Managing AICTE Faculty Fellowship programmes
- State Governments: Collaborative skills and employment initiatives across multiple states
Our Key Initiatives
Comprehensive Skill Development Ecosystem
- CII Model Career Centres (CII MCC) - Industry-aligned training centres delivering job-ready skills
- CII Multi Skill Training Institutes (MSTI) - Advanced technical training facilities
- International Pathways - Global skill development and placement opportunities
- Corporate Social Responsibility - Industry-funded skill development programmes
- Skill Competitions - Platforms for talent identification and excellence
- Industry-Led Sectoral Training - Specialised programmes in Hospitality, Animation, and Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI)
- Research & Documentation - Annual reports and industry insights
- NSQF Alignment - Ensuring all training meets national qualification standards
Our Offerings
1) Career Counselling & Guidance
We help individuals identify the right career path through:
- Personalised career counselling sessions
- Psychometric assessments
- Industry-specific career mapping
- Expert guidance in regional languages for inclusive access
2) Skill-Based Training
CII MCC offers industry-oriented training programme tailored to the demands of emerging and traditional sectors such as:
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Retail
- Healthcare
- BFSI
- Hospitality, and more
Training includes:
- Hands-on job role-specific modules
- Soft skills and communication workshops
- Industry-recognised certifications
3) Job Placement & Linkages
Through our CII MCC JobConnect portal, we provide:
- Access to verified job listings across India
- Real-time job alerts and interview schedules
- Resume building and interview preparation
- Post-placement follow-ups and support
4) Recruit–Train–Deploy (RTD) Model
- Recruit: We reach out to youth across different regions and help them discover suitable career opportunities.
- Train: We provide practical, job-ready training tailored to industry needs.
- Deploy: After training, we connect learners directly with employers for placement in relevant roles.
5) Employer Services
We support industry with:
- Bulk and role-specific hiring solutions
- Trained, job-ready candidates
- Sector-specific recruitment strategies
- Reduced time-to-hire and onboarding costs
- Collaboration for large-scale job drives and hiring fairs
Our Digital Platform — CII JobConnect
A one-stop platform for job seekers and employers:
Job seekers can:
- Register for training programme
- Apply for verified job opportunities
- Track interview progress and receive curated job alerts
Employers can:
- Access a skilled talent pool
- Streamline recruitment
- Reduce hiring and training costs
- Customise recruitment drives by region or sector
Need Assistance?
Call Us: +919831917725
Email: prithijit.lahiri@cii-mcc.in