Objective 1
Benchmark ITI–Industry Training Models
Compare vocational training models in India with global benchmarks across Germany, France, and Singapore to identify relevant best practices.
Strengthening ITI–Industry Vocational Training Models in India
ClientConfidential
GeographyIndia
Engagement OwnerProgram Director – Skills & Employability
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Confidential
The client is a not-for-profit organization working to empower young people through education, skills, and employment programs across India. To strengthen vocational training outcomes, the client partnered with Ken Research to assess ITI–industry collaboration models, benchmark global vocational training practices, and identify strategies to improve skilling effectiveness and female participation.
The engagement focused on understanding how ITIs collaborate with industry stakeholders, where current training models fall short, and what governance, curriculum, and partnership interventions could improve employment readiness.
ENGAGEMENT VALUE PILLARS
Engagement Objectives
Strategy consulting objectives designed to provide actionable insights and sustainable competitive advantages
Objective 2
Identify Gaps and Partnership Opportunities
Assess strengths, gaps, and improvement areas across ITI–industry partnerships in selected Indian states.
Objective 3
Recommend Strategies for Future-Ready Skilling
Develop actionable recommendations to improve ITI programs, strengthen industry alignment, and increase female participation in vocational training.
OUR METHODOLOGY
Consulting Approach & Key Initiatives
A systematic, research-driven approach designed to deliver actionable insights and sustainable outcomes.
Step 1
A. Global and Indian Model Benchmarking
Reviewed ITI and vocational training programs across five major industries, including manufacturing, construction, IT, agriculture, and textiles, against international best practices.
Step 2
B. Field-Level Stakeholder Research
Evaluated ITI–industry partnerships across four Indian states through surveys and interviews with employers, ITI graduates, mentors, and curriculum design stakeholders.
Step 3
C. Policy and Program Recommendation Development
Proposed governance models, gender-focused incentives, curriculum reforms, and industry participation frameworks to improve vocational training outcomes.
MEASURABLE BUSINESS OUTCOMES
Impact Delivered
The synthesis workshop produced a single prioritised action agenda. All three workstream recommendations were adopted into the client’s FY25 commercial plan within two weeks of delivery.
30+ Best Practices Identified
Documented best practices across global and Indian ITI training models.
500+ Stakeholder Inputs Captured
Collected survey inputs from employers, graduates, and industry stakeholders to assess ground-level realities.
10 Policy Recommendations Developed
Created actionable recommendations to enhance ITI programs, strengthen partnerships, and improve female participation in skilling.
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