Background
De-suung Skilling Programme
The De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) is a series of short-term training in various fields imparted to Bhutanese youths entering the job market with varying degree of educational qualification. These youths have all undergone the De-suung Integrated Training Program (See De-suung website for details: https://desuung.org.bt/ ), which is a value-based personal development program intended to encourage active citizenry in the process of nation-building. Built upon the spirit of volunteerism, ethics, community service, integrity and civic responsibility, they volunteer to serve during disaster operations, participate in charitable activities and social services.
The DSP trainings are provided by international/local experts & trainers, public agencies, private institutions. Depending on the courses, some skilling programs are conducted in existing training institutes while others conducted in available infrastructure or establishments, which are equipped with facilities needed for the courses. In some cases, youths may also be sent for training in institutions abroad based on need-assessment, future potential for employment or to serve as trainers, and on opportunities available based on merit and aptitude.
The focus of these programs is to ensure high quality and impactful short-term trainings that are aligned to leading international standards. Its strength lies in bringing in foreign talents, skills and technology. It will complement the efforts of the Royal Government's technical and vocational education programs. The trainings are also followed by field experiences associated with business and entrepreneurial entities. It is expected that the trainings will eventually lead to engagement of youths in meaningful economic activities such as self-employment and entrepreneurship.