India is a fast growing Major economy but that means a too little to our vast population of 127 crore people who still struggle to find the right kind of job. India unemployment stood at 5 % in 2015 – 16.according to the fifth annual survey of employment. For a country where 1.2 crore people enter the work force every year, the creation of jobs is comparison is very slow. The nature of employment opportunity is equally a cause of concern for us. Today’s youth plans his job prospects as he completes his basic education, They want to be trained as skilled worker so they have more opportunities to work without wasting of their early years of youth.

Government also have floated lot of skill training for the students in their skill India programme. TISS (Tata institute of Social Sciences) has floated lot of courses where students can be empowered by these courses to get jobs. I am going to put a highlight on the course Post Graduate diploma in Computer applications

WHAT IS PGDCA?

The objective of this programme is to develop system programmers and analysts to meet the manpower requirement of fast developing software industry. The programme is designed to enrich the programming and analysis ability of students. The aim of this programme is to develop knowledge, about computers that can be effectively used in developing business and scientific applications. It helps in developing computer skills in student. It will provide an exposure of the IT Environment. This course will also teach the students in working in as a team, handle extremely stressful conditions, sharpen his decision making capabilities and to maintain Health & Safety at work place.

Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) is a certification course, the duration of which is 1 year. This course can only be pursued after the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Applications or any related course from an affiliated and recognised institution, college or university. Computer Application entails the utilisation of computing expertise to achieve a collection of synchronised functions, tasks, or activities for the gain of the client.

Computer applications or "apps" are computer software, or programs, most commonly a small, specific one used mainly for mobile devices. The course imparts knowledge about programming and database technologies. The minimum eligibility for the course is a graduate/post-graduate degree with a minimum of 10+2+4 years of formal education with Mathematics.

Candidates who pursue the PGDCA course are eligible to be employed in a large variety of PGDCA JOB profiles and designations such as Programmer, PHP Developer, Oracle PL/SQL Developer, Technical Consultant, Software Developer, Quality Analyst, IT Specialists, Technology Engineer, Graphic Designer, etc.This course gives opportunity to apply as Computer Teachers in Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools and Navodaya Vidyalayas who are auto nous bodies but have Government pay scales.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum is based on mix of general education and skill development components.

• Skill Development Components
• The emphasis of skill development components shall be to prepare the students with proper skills, knowledge, practice and attitude, so as to become industry ready.
• Bachelor of Vocational Program curriculum is included within, National Occupational Standards (NOSs) of specific job roles of the industry. This would enable the learner to meet the learning results specified in the NOSs.
• To provide a comprehensive specialization in one or two domains is the basic agenda hidden behind the designing of skill development component for selected job roles.
• Tata Institute of Social Science can develop curriculum for a particular area or job roles along with industry expert in case of NOS not available.
• The basic idea for those programs or courses for which NOS is not available is that TISS will develop such a curriculum in each of the three years that will emphasize on work-readiness skills.
• Sufficient attention will be paid during the coverage of curriculum areas like practical work, on the job training, development of student portfolios and project work.

PGDCA COURSE ELIGIBLITY

Candidates wishing to apply for the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications [PGDCA] course need to have completed graduation/ post-graduation with a minimum of 10+2+4 years of formal education with Mathematics as one of the main subjects from a recognized university/institute. Candidates who are currently pursuing their undergraduate/post-graduate degree in their final year are also eligible to apply

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS

• Software Developer
• Programmer
• E commerce Executive
• Technical Support
• Networking support
• System Administrator – Computer
• Server Administrator
• IT Recruiter
• Online marketing
• Computer Teacher
• Bank Operations
• Bank Operations
• independent consultant