Skills for Employment Investment training Programs

The Skills Development Coordination and Monitoring Unit (SDCMU) is a department within the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh. Its primary goal is to transform the unskilled and semi-skilled labor force into productive and skilled workers in priority sectors. SDCMU collaborates with government institutes, private companies, non-government organizations, industry skill councils, and industry associations to achieve this objective. The unit receives funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through Loan 3131-BAN, which supports the Skills for Employment Investment Program (seip training programs). The SEIP utilizes these funds to provide training and support to enhance the employability of individuals in Bangladesh. Apply Link

Skills for Employment Investment Program Applying Procedure

The Skills Development Coordination and Observation Unit (SDCMU) and Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) under the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh aim to develop unskilled and semi-skilled labor into skilled workers in priority sectors and support government institutes.

The Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP) will focus on six high-growth priority sectors in its initial phase, expanding to include approximately 15 priority sectors over the entire program duration. These sectors, including Agro-processing and Tourism, are crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of Bangladeshi exports and improving the productivity and earnings of the labor force, both domestically and overseas. SEIP aims to mobilize resources to support public and private training providers in meeting the evolving demands of the labor market. The initial six priority sectors are Readymade Garments and Textile, Construction, Information Technology, Light Engineering/Manufacturing, Leather and Footwear, and Shipbuilding.

(a) Readymade Garments and textile

(b) Construction

(c) Information Technology

(d) Light Engineering/Manufacturing,

(e) Leather and Footwear and

(f) Ship Building.

The Skills Development Coordination and Monitoring Unit (SDCMU) operates under the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh. Its primary objective is to transform the unskilled and semi-skilled labor force into productive and skilled workers in priority sectors. SDCMU collaborates with government institutes, private companies, non-government organizations, industry skill councils, and industry associations to achieve this objective. The unit receives funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through Loan 3131-BAN, which supports the Skills for Employment Investment Program (SEIP). With this support, SEIP aims to skill 1.25 million youth in the targeted sectors by 2021, contributing to their employability and economic empowerment.