Initially, the focus will be on industries in five selected economic sectors/sub-sectors: construction, electrical/electronics, mechanical, automotive and hospitality. Geographically, the areas with dense economic activities in the selected sectors/ sub-sectors and promising industry associations/ leading companies will be covered. The project will also extend its interventions to other areas considering mega projects such as hydro power plants, airports and highways. The target for Phase I In its first phase, the project will benefit about 64,000 beneficiaries:

BENEFICIARIES:  NUMBER

Apprentices: 1,500

Trainees in short courses: 5,850

Workers in further training: 13,650

Career counselling recipients: 40,000

Business skills recipients (returnee migrants and educated youth): 300

Managerial skills, occupational health and safety recipients: 2,560