Who are we?
Background of the Skills & Jobs Academy
Skills and Jobs Academy is consistently establishing a specialized Training Institute network to deliver enterprise-level digital and technical skills to Bangladesh’s emerging workforce. This initiative aims to address the growing disparity between labor market demands and the practical skills of job seekers. Our focusing area are:
With the support of development partners such as the World Bank, swisscontact, the International Labor Organization (ILO), and other funding agencies, the institute is giving training to youth and professionals over three years, ensuring their successful transition into sustainable employment.
Business Objectives
High-Demand ICT Skills Training
Train individuals in high-demand ICT skills over five years.
National Priorities
Contribute to national priorities like Digital Bangladesh and the SDGs.
Personalized Career Support
Offer personalized career counseling, mentorship, and job placement services.
Digital & AI Innovation
Utilize digital platforms and AI for training delivery and job matching.
Inclusion & Diversity
Promote inclusion of women, disadvantaged youth, and overseas job seekers.
Strong Partnerships
Build strong partnerships with employers, donors, and government agencies.
Employment & Freelance Success
Ensure that at least 70% of trainees secure employment, freelance work, or start their businesses.
Addressing the Skills Gap
One of Bangladesh’s key labor market challenges is the gap between academic qualifications and industry needs. Many graduates lack practical experience, current tech skills, and soft skills. The institute addresses this by providing practical, employer-validated training aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), developed in collaboration with ICT companies and sector associations to meet local and international employer demands.
Enabling Sustainable Employment
Unlike project-based or one-off training initiatives, this institute operates as a continuous, year-round hub for talent development and job placement. With embedded career services, mentorship, and a digital platform, it ensures that training translates into real employment or income generation. By focusing on skills in high demand, such as software engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, the institute directly contributes to reducing youth unemployment and increasing average earnings, especially among first-time job seekers and disadvantaged groups.
Certification
We will provide a certificate after completing a selective training course. The right of choosing the course which is certifiable belongs to SSDI authority.
Employability and Entrepreneurship
Beyond technical skills, the institute develops the professional readiness and entrepreneurial potential of its learners.
Resume Building & Digital Portfolios: Tailored to job roles and freelance platforms.
Internship & Job Placement Support: Through employer networks.
Communication, Leadership, & Teamwork: Workshops to enhance soft skills.
Entrepreneurship & Freelancing Bootcamps: Focused on digital business models, pricing, pitching, and platforms like Upwork/Fiverr.
Job Placement & Career Services
The institute features a comprehensive Career Services Division, responsible for supporting learners before, during, and after training.
Industry Partnerships: MoUs and talent pipelines with ICT firms, startups, and BPOs for direct recruitment.
Career Events: Job fairs, hackathons, demo days, and employer meetups to connect trainees with recruiters.
AI-Based Job Matching Tools: Integrated with the LMS, this system profiles learners and recommends opportunities based on their skills, interests, and goals.
Placement Targets: A minimum of 70–80% of graduates are placed or self-employed within six months of completing the course.
Capacity
The institute currently has the capacity to train up to 4,000 individuals annually. We are continuously expanding our training infrastructure across the country to ensure nationwide coverage and accessibility for all demographic segments.