6.1 SOS Vocational Training Center, Nepal
This Vocational Training Center was established in 1978 and currently imparts training in seven trades: turning, welding, carpentry, construction, electrical, radio and TV electronics, secretarial and accountancy & computing. The courses in welding, turning, carpentry, construction and electrical are for three years while the rest of the courses are for two years. Candidates are awarded diplomas on successful completion of their courses.
Currently it enrolls 49 male trainees and employs 22 persons. Funded by SOS - Kinderdorf, Austria, the training center has adequate qualified human resources as well as machines and training material.
6.2 TCV Vocational Training Center, Selakui, Dehradun
The TCV Vocational Training Center at Selakui, Dehra Dun was started in 2000. The first batch of trainees commenced training in June 2000. The Technical school has a capacity of 250 students and 50 staff. The trades included for the school are turner, fitter, welder, sheet-metal worker, auto-mechanic, air-conditioning mechanic, electronic repairer, carpenter, electrician, plumber, tailor, secretary, stenographer and so on.
The formal training lead to a certificate accredited by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) and the courses will therefore follow the curricula of the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) course plans. The informal training leads to a certificate of attendance issued by the School and will equip the student with specific skills within a very limited area aimed directly at specific employment.
6.3. Norbulinka Institute, Dharamsala
Norbulingka Institute is an undertaking of the Department of Religion and Culture. It was established fairly recently in 1995 but most of the basic infrastructure is completed. The Institute however feels that present infrastructure is inadequate for the growing population of its students and staff.
The aim of the institute is the preservation and development of the visual, literary and philosophical arts of Tibet. It offers comprehensive courses lasting from 6 to 12 years in the following fields:
- Metal Statue making
- Woodcarving
- Thangka painting
- Tibetan culture
The Institute also offers courses in traditional Tibetan Studies: philosophy, poetry and literature, English, World History, Art History and Contemporary Studies. Completion Certificates are awarded to students. At present a total of 47 students are enrolled, which includes only 5 females. Due to its varied activities, the institute however currently employs 182 staff.
