Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced a “free” spoken English programme for youngsters on Saturday.
This programme will be conducted by Delhi Skill Entrepreneurship University and aims to enhance the communication skills of the students for job prospects.
“We are announcing a spoken English programme for youngsters who lack communication skills. Our Delhi Skill Entrepreneurship University will conduct this course. The students who have completed their education up to standard 12 and have poor communication skills can opt for the course. People who are also facing problems in seeking jobs and have a basic knowledge of English of up to standard 8 can also join this course,” Kejriwal said.
CM Kejriwal further added, “In Phase 1, we would be providing training to as many as 1 lakh students in one year at 50 centers across Delhi. Subsequently, it would be expanded. Youths ages 18-35 years can get enrolled in this 3-4 month-long course.”
Meanwhile, this programme will be available for the age group of 18-35 and will have to deposit Rs 950 which will be refunded after the successful completion of the course. However, timings will be flexible.