Today (04th Feb 2024), the Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) conducted a State Conference of Nurses at GMCANA Auditorium, in Guntur Medical College, Guntur. In this event, Dr. Vinod Kumar. V, I.A.S., MD & CEO, APSSDC attended as the Chief Guest, He emphasized that APSSDC is acting as the nodal agency for the Skill International program. The specific focus has been on regions like the Middle East, the European Union, Australia, Canada, Japan, USA. In order to create benchmark skilled manpower at international level & establish quality skills ecosystem and to provide global career mobility opportunities for overseas candidates, APSSDC is reaching out to major industry partners and international institutes who can partner with AP Govt. and support the overall framework.
Dr. Vinod Kumar. V, I.A.S., MD & CEO, APSSDC shared in the forum about the global scenario and in the following areas.
▪ By 2030, 1 in 6 people in world will be aged 60 years or above.
▪ There are more opportunities for nurses in Japan, Italy, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Germany etc. to cater to aging population.
▪ Cultural sensitivity, Professionalism, and Ethical practices are required for working abroad.
▪ Govt. of AP initiated the Cascading Skills Ecosystem for execution of Skill Hubs, Skill Colleges, Skill Spokes, and Skills University.
▪ 686 Training Centres are empaneled with APSSDC for implementation of skill trainings in demand sectors.
▪ 335 + trainers are empaneled as trainers with APSSDC and there is an ample scope for faculty who are working in nursing colleges.
▪ Govt. of AP has collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation International – Government of India, GoGermany, NAVIS HR, IES, INLAMOBI, other international agencies for facilitation of international placements for nurses. In this regard, APSSDC intends to start skills development trainings in nursing colleges for facilitation of international/ overseas placement opportunities in healthcare sector in demand job roles.
The event was attended by the following participants:
1. Dr. Vinod Kumar. V, I.A.S., MD & CEO, APSSDC
2. Mr. Ajinas.A.M, Assistant Secretary General, TNAI, Headquarters, New Delhi
3. Dr. S.S.C Chakra Rao, Chairman, IRCF (CPR man of India)
4. Dr. B.Valli, Deputy Director of Nursing, GoAP
5. Dr. T.T.K Reddy. M.D, Principal of Government Medical college, Guntur
6. Prof.C.R. Shamsheer Begum, President, TNAI, AP
7. Prof. K. Susila, secretary, TNAI, AP
