Dharwad: Deshpande Skilling, one of India’s leading organisations in employability training, has been empowering rural youth by bridging the education-employment skill gap through industry-specific training programmes since 2010. The programmes are designed to transform unemployed youth into skilled professionals with hands-on experience, enabling them to succeed in competitive job markets across India.It has launched its flagship SkillPlus programme to equip recent graduates to secure gainful employment. The programme will be conducted at KLE’s Shri Mrityunjaya College of Arts and Commerce, Dharwad, during Sept-Dec 2025.A release from Deshpande Skilling said SkillPlusis a special training programme to bridge the education-employment skill gap of degree holders. Students will become proficient in essential employability like English and communication, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), reasoning & aptitude, and life skills like problem-solving and leadership (LEAD), it said. It offers job placement assistance with leading national and global companies, NSDC certification, industry-driven practical training, guest expert sessions, and lifetime membership with Deshpande Skilling.Graduates of BCom, BA, BBA, BBM, and BSc streams—especially from rural areas within 30km of Dharwad—are encouraged to join this 4-month programme. Admissions are limited to 30 students per batch for personalised learning and mentorship. Call: 9972841674/9513382503

