Punjab to set up centre of excellence in Beauty & Wellness Sector; signs MoU with renowned centre to train & employ

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Punjab to set up centre of excellence in Beauty & Wellness Sector; signs MoU with renowned centre to train & employ

Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ July 16,2024

With an aim to open new job avenues for the state youth as committed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government, the Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) has decided to set up a Centre of Excellence in Beauty and Wellness sector.

The PSDM, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hair Raiserz (Tress Lounge) to train and employ 300 candidates in a year. The agreement was signed by Amrit Singh, Mission Director of PSDM and  Munish Bajaj, Managing Director of Hair Raiserz in the presence of  Aman Arora, Minister of Employment Generation, Skill Development, and Training, Punjab.

Aman Arora said that Hair Raiserz will offer the training free of cost to the candidates. This collaboration under the SANKALP Scheme of PSDM is aimed at providing skill development training in various skill development courses including Assistant Hair Dresser & Stylist, Professional Makeup Artist, Assistant Nail Technician and Nail Technician. PSDM will provide guidance, funding, and support for effective implementation, engage with relevant stakeholders, and assist in mobilising candidates, he added.

Congratulating both the parties in this endeavour for bringing youth into the ever expanding service sector, the Employment Generation Minister said that the MoU signifies a major step towards empowering the youth of Punjab with the skills to enhance their employability and contribute to the state’s economic growth.

He also urged the youth of the state to explore the possibility of entrepreneurship development and generate employment while making an honourable living. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led state government has been striving to enhance employability of the youth through skill development and facilitating them with suitable employment opportunities including self-employment avenues, he stated.

Punjab to set up centre of excellence in Beauty & Wellness Sector; signs MoU with renowned centre to train & employ

Punjab to set up centre of excellence in Beauty & Wellness Sector; signs MoU with renowned centre to train & employ . The candidates trained under this MoU will also additionally get a 4-day training and certification program by Lo’real. Hair Raiserz has multiple skill training centres and will be responsible for managing the Centre of Excellence, training & certifying the candidates and facilitating their placements, besides ensuring that the project is implemented as per the guidelines, with regular monitoring conducted by the District Program Management Unit appointed by PSDM.