The Directorate of Craftsmen Training in Manipur typically offers a range of services aimed at skill development and vocational training to improve employability and self-reliance. Here’s an overview of the key services provided:

1. Vocational Training through ITIs

   – Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS): Training programs in various trades like welding, machinist, electrician, carpentry, tailoring, and more.

   – Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS): Hands-on, on-the-job training in collaboration with industries for ITI passout trainees.

2. Industry Collaboration and Apprenticeships

   – Partnerships with industries for on-the-job training.

   – Placement services to facilitate job opportunities for ITI passout trainees.

3. Certification and Assessment

   – National Trade Certificate (NTC) for those completing training.

   – Regular assessments and certifications for trainees, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for skilled but uncertified workers.

4. Instructor Training Programs

   – Programs to upskill and train instructors in alignment with new curriculum requirements and emerging industry needs.

5. Career Counseling and Guidance

   – Career counseling services to assist trainees in selecting suitable trades.

   – Guidance on job placement, self-employment, and higher education pathways.

6. Skill Competitions and Exhibitions

   – Organizing skill competitions to encourage trainees and promote excellence.

   – Hosting exhibitions to showcase trainees’ skills and products, enhancing visibility to potential employers.

7. Support for Self-Employment

   – Entrepreneurship programs to encourage self-employment among trainees.

   – Assistance in setting up small enterprises by providing technical guidance.

These services are designed to strengthen the vocational skills infrastructure in Manipur and increase employability in diverse trades.