(ICFP) for the STAR Scheme by National Skill Development Council (NSDC)
The National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme to benefit 10 lakh youth at an approximate cost of Rs. 1,000 Crores
New Delhi February 28, 2014:- International College of Financial Planning (ICFP) has tied up with National Stock Exchange (NSE) as the Training Coordinator for the Government’s STAR scheme (The National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme) run by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) & BFSI Sector Skill Council. The objective of this scheme is to implement training in the skill areas of: Equity Dealer, Banking Correspondent & Business Facilitator, Mutual Fund Agent, Life Insurance Agent, SME Officer and Loan Approval Office.
Anyone, after successful completion of class XII, can apply for such skill development programs by paying a course fee of Rs. 10,000/- and get enrolled at ICFP’s 3 centres in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai for a month long program of 25 hours. The programme shall be assessed by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Candidates will receive a certificate of training jointly issued by ICFP & NSE after completion of training. Further, after completion of assessment, successful candidates will receive another certificate jointly issued by NSDC & the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India.
The STAR scheme was initiated by the Finance Minister in his Budget Speech of 2013 by setting up a fund of Rupees 1,000 crores for encouraging skill development for youth. This scheme is expected to benefit 10 lakh youth at an approximate total cost of INR 1,000 Crores and encourage skill development for by providing monetary rewards upon successful completion of approved training programs.
International College of Financial Planning expects around 3000 to 4000 students annually across its 3 centres.
Ms. Vani Bajaj, Chief Mentor, International College of Financial Planning (ICFP) said, “ICFP is pleased to contribute in Government of India’s STAR Scheme as an initiative of this nature is expected to benefit almost a million youngsters who will be trained at our centres for an enhanced skill level and better employability prospects. We are glad to join hands with NSE we are sure that this alliance will benefit thousands of students who are going to enroll in different skill areas.”
