Vocational training institute for aspirant migrants

Vocational training institute for aspirant migrants

Date of Submission: 15th June, 2015

ProjectOnVocational Training Institute for Aspirant Migrants

Submitted to: Dr. Salehuddin AhmedBRAC Business School, MBA ProgramBRAC University

Submitted by: Md. Zohirul Islam 14164026Abu Sadat Md. Sayem Bhuain 14164034Ahmed Tahmim Aziz 14164055Richard Anick Gomes 14164020

Macroeconomics & BusinessECO 502Section: 01

Letter of Transmittal

15th June, 2015Dr. Salehuddin AhmedBRAC Business School, MBA Program,BRAC University

Subject: Submission of the project.

Dear Sir,With due respect, we would like to inform you that it is a great pleasure for us to submit the project on Vocational Training Institute for Aspirant Migrant as a requirement of the Macroeconomics Course Curriculum. This project gave us the opportunity to have an insight on the vocational training as well as about migrants sector of Bangladesh. We hope that the project would be meeting your expectations and standards. Your kind consideration and cooperation will be highly appreciated.

Thank You. Yours sincerely,Md. Zohirul Islam 14164026Abu Sadat Md. Sayem Bhuain 14164034Ahmed Tahmim Aziz 14164055Richard Anick Gomes 14164020

Table of ContentsLetter of TransmittalIIIBackground and Justification of the Projects5Objective6Development Objective6Immediate Objective6Vocational Training Courses and Module7Priority job markets for Bangladesh9Project Implementation and Management Plan12Project activities and Work Plan12Project Beneficiaries13Implementing Agent Management for Project13Functions and expertise of the staffs15Project Monitoring and Evaluation17Project Budget19Conclusion20References21

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Background and Justification of the ProjectsBangladesh is one of the largest human resource-rich countries meeting the demands of labor in the international market. As per the data being maintained and analyzed by the Bureau of Manpower Employment and Training (BMET), the number of Bangladeshi workers leaving annually for the international labor market was 225,256 in 2002, and rose to 607,798 in 2012. Based on data available from the BMET, it is estimated that between 1976 and 2012 approximately 8,307,749 workers left their home country to work in over 157 countries worldwide. Bangladeshi workers employed overseas contribute an equivalent of 13 percent of GDP through their remittances. The Government of Bangladesh recognizes the importance of skills in enhancing the career prospects and income-earning potential of workers. The Seventh Five Year Plan (2016-2020) (Planning Commission, Ministry of Planning) has a strong emphasis on enlarging the size of the skilled workforce, as well as in diversifying the skills base of the young women and men of Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh is actively pursuing implementation of the National Skills Development Policy. A range of actors in the public and private sectors as well as non-governmental organizations are actively involved in technical and vocational skills provision.

Center for Skill Development (CSD) is a non-profitable, non-political and non-Governmental Organization which has been working to raise the competency and skill levels with a focus on the aspirant migrants. Our primary job is to train up the unskilled and semi-skilled people into skilled workers on the basis of the skill requirements of the target employer countries. Moreover, we arrange regular briefing sessions at CSD before departure of the workers to the country of destination to make them aware about service conditions, working environment, culture, salary, and other benefits, remittance system, local language of the host country, etc.

ObjectiveDevelopment ObjectiveBangladesh government has envisioned to establish Bangladesh as a middle income country by 2021. If we look at the premium national income sources, we see that the remittance sent by people from abroad is one of the most significant ones. In order to earn more remittances, Bangladesh needs to develop a well-rounded skilled labor-force, who has high demand in target destination, such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Malaysia, Singapore etc. Our objective is to complement government plan and effort in this regard by ensuring quality tanning facilities for aspirant migrant on varied disciplines.

Immediate Objective Upgrading skills of migrant worker Preparing migrant workers effectively before departure Making them aware about service conditions, working environment, culture, salary, and other benefits, remittance system, local language of the host country, etc. Providing rehabilitation and welfare to returnee migrant worker Enhancing skills and opportunity for potential female migrant workers

Vocational Training Courses and ModuleThe goal of the projects is to provide vocational training services to the needy people to earn higher wages and be self-sufficient by going abroad. The projects seek to support the social and economic independence of people with livelihood hardships through vocational training that increases their incomes.The project will primarily focus on the modules approved by CSD (Center for Skill Development) and By Government of Bangladeshs is mentioned below: Automobile Electrical Electronics Hospitality Information Technology & communicationTable 1: The sector, course, educational qualification and teaching duration provided by Government of Bangladesh sponsorship are as follows:AutomobileName of CourseEducationalQualificationDuration(hours)

Basic Automotive Servicing (4 Wheelers)5th180

Repair & overhauling of 2 wheelers (motor cycle)270

Repair & overhauling of engine systems (petrol/diesel)320

Repair & overhauling of Chassis system (Light Vehicle)320

Repair & overhauling of Chassis system (Heavy Vehicle)320

Repairing of Auto Air Conditioning System240

Wheel Alignment & Balancing120

Minor Repair of Auto Body210

Auto Body Painting180

Diesel Fuel injection Technician180

Repair & overhauling of Auto electrical & Electronic system8th320

ElectricalBasic Electrical Training8th120

Repair of Home Appliance120

House Wiring120

Armature Winding120

Rewinding of AC/DC Motors120

Repair of Electrical Power Tools120

Maintenance of Batteries60

ElectronicsBasic Electronics (Repair & Maintenance of Power supply, inverters and UPS120

Installation & Maintenance of DTH System60

Repair & Maintenance of washing machine and microwave oven60

Maintenance & Repair of Electronic Test Equipment240

Repair & Maintenance of Cellular Phone210

Repair & Maintenance of Intercom System150

Repair & Maintenance PA & Audio Systems120

Repair & Maintenance Photocopier and Fax Machine120

Operation of clinical Equipment180

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Information and Communication TechnologyComputer Fundamentals, MS-Office & Internet10th120

Desk Top Publishing8th180

Computer Hardware180

Computer Networking180

Domestic BPO180

Web Designing180

HospitalityHospitality Assistant8th180

Household Assistant (General )8th150

Household Assistant (Kitchen and Service)8th150

Priority job markets for BangladeshAccording to the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2013), the number of international migrants worldwide reached 232 million in 2013. Looking at the issue of data related to Bangladeshi migrant workers, the BMET has the only database that maintains the yearly number of worker migrations and the occupations held by those migrants. There is, however, a lack of systematic organization of the occupational data recorded in the BMET database.

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, and is a major destination country for workers from Bangladesh. Due to the similarity of the religious culture, Bangladeshi workers feel comfortable working in Saudi Arabia. In addition, living costs are low and workers can stay in country for a long time. Saudi Arabia has a high demand for general service, maintenance, civil construction, and domestic workers.Bangladesh may have an opportunity to send semi-skilled, skilled, and professional workers, especially in the following occupations: Agricultural Labor Welder Driver Civil Engineer Construction Worker Carpenter Private Service Maintenance Engineer Cleaning Labor Electrician Foreman Mason Housekeeper Gardner Security Guard

SingaporeSingapore is a potential major destination for Bangladeshi workers. Bangladesh has sent nearly 422,352 migrant workers to Singapore since 1976. According to the BMET database, most of the Bangladeshi migrant workers in Singapore hold the status of less-skilled worker (70 per cent). The tendency for skilled Bangladeshi workers to migrate to Singapore for employment is on the rise.The following are the probable occupations for Bangladesh workers in Singapore: Constructions Worker Welder/Fabricator Supervisor Plumber Ship Breaker Engineers Electrician Caregiver Fitter QA/QC Engineer Painter

The United Arab EmiratesThe United Arab Emirates is the second highest migrant worker-receiving country, with a total of 2.11 million Bangladeshis having migrated to the country for employment as of the end of 2012. Jobs are likely to be available in the United Arab Emirates in the following occupations: Welder Crane Operator Nurses Painter Mason Accountants Engineers Electrician Carpenter

MalaysiaMalaysia is another major destination for Bangladeshi workers. Since 1976, Bangladesh has sent 700,622 migrant workers to Malaysia.The governments of the two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the recruitment and employment of Bangladeshi workers in the following sectors and occupations: Agriculture Labor Garments Worker Factory Worker Construction Worker Machine Operator Welder

Project Implementation and Management PlanProject activities and Work PlanIn this project to achieve project goal we planned our activities and work in a strategic way. We made a timeline table which indicate quarterly progress and target. Firstly of all we design a basic two years plan and it will expand gradually.Year 01Year 02

Q - 1Q - 2Q - 3Q - 4Q - 1Q - 2Q - 3Q - 4

Appointment employees

Staffs Training

Plan of operation activities

Purchasing for Laboratory Equipment for Technical Trainings

Training need Analysis (TNA)

Rolling out Training session for the immediate beneficiaries

Awareness build up training for community people

Production and Marketing

Monitoring and Evaluation

Periodical report

Annual report & Financial Statement

Audit report

Final report

Project BeneficiariesDirect BeneficiariesDirect beneficiaries of this project are people who will directly receive training from our institution. These people would go abroad and earn money in different countries using their skills. After a period they are expected to raise the standard of their lives. Indirect Beneficiaries Families of the Direct Benificiaries: Family members of the direct benificiaries back home recieve money which help them raise up their living standard. Government: The foreign currency reserve goes high. Government earn more money through remittnces. Business people: Business people get more loans and funds for their investment and financing businessess Society as a whole: The socio-dynamic influence of the remmitences earned is enormous. It advances the society as a whole through better education and bigger ambitions about life. Implementing Agent Management for Project In order to achieve the objectives, the following strategies will be followed:a) Awareness building up training on new skills.b) Give credit support and necessary input will be supply to facilitate self- employment projects by the youth. Emphasizing on modern training and use of existing training facilities and creation of new facilities for enhancing training standards.c) Encouraging the educated youth to change the present trend of job dependence in country and get involved in international job market.d) Ensuring community participation and involving different local government organization.0Promoting formation of youth organizations at the grass root levels and ensuring their involvement in participatory development.

Functions and expertise of the staffsDesignationQualificationResponsibilitiesReported to

Executive DirectorMasters in Social Science/MBAAll responsibilitiesExecutive Committee

Director ProgramBSC EngineerProgram Develop, management, implementation, follow up program and official activities.Executive Director

Project CoordinatorMasters in Business Administration/ Social ScienceCoordination, Trainings, Report Preparation and Supervision.Director Program

Project EnergyDiploma in Solar Energy/ 5 years practical experience in any Organization.Supervision, teaching and production.DO

Field TechnicianDiploma Engineer in Electronics/Electrical.Program Develop, Install PV Panel and Maintenance, collect procurement and Report Preparing.Executive Director

TrainerDiploma Engineer in Electronics/Electrical and 5 years experienced.Prepare Training Module, Training Coordination, Report preparation and supervision.Director Programs

Field Supervisor5 years experience in any organization with Diploma in Electrical/Electronics.Supervision, teaching and production.DO

Field WorkerHSCThey will meet with villagers and discuss them to PV panel and why its necessary. They assist Instructor and Field Supervisor.

Admin OfficerBA/B.Com/BSCCommunicate the Govt. Office, Private sector and others organization. Office maintenance, collection materials, Salary Sheet prepare for employees and all kinds of documents will provide to the trainees.Programmer

Electrician5 years experience in any organization/ Certificate in Vocational Training Centre.Making circuit, panel preparing, wearing, electrical board feting, Machine operating and ensuring quality production.Supervisor

Lethe Operator5 years experience in any organization/ Certificate inVocational Training Centre.Making tools for board, simple parts for stands and others necessary instruments.Do

Accountant cum computer Operator.5 years experience in any organization with B.ComBudget preparing, build up Salary sheet and others official job.ED

Guard/Peon/CleanerClass eight passDirector Program

Firstly, the Field Workers collect the data from target area. After then Project Officer Visit the target area and given report to the Project Director. He will prepare budget and send it to the Executive Director. Then, whole team will go to target area.Committee

Two committees: (i) Operations Committee and (ii) Technical Standards Committee have been formation of coordinate the various aspects of implementation of the program. Operations Committee (OC) of the organization is Director Program, Project Officers, CSD and social members. They meet time to time to look after the operational aspects of the solar program. Technical Standards Committee (TSC) will be form to comprise members from BUET, REB, LGED and CSD. The role of TSC is to (a) establish and upgrade equipment and service standards (b) design a quality assurance program, (c) Determine technical support and buying for equipment to be finance. And (e) evaluate the feedback from dealer and CSDs to develop the industry standards equipment. Equipment that is not approved by TSC is ineligible for CSD.

AuditEvery year CSD appoints an audit firm who are enlistment by the govt. authority. Representative of the audit firm to ensure that only TSC approved equipment with their committed quality are used under their program. Representatives of the suppliers accompany the audit team.Training ProgramsAfter recruitment of the project staff CSD will organize a 7 (seven) days training workshop. Resource persons from local and national level will be hired for conducting the workshop. A trainers team will be formed with Executive Director, Directors, Project Coordinator, Technical, Supervisors. They will conduct the time to time group level trainings. Group level training will be organized in training center at Center for Skill Development Technical Education Center.CSD also conducts training programs to build awareness among their staff and beneficiaries. Training is provided to the staffs on skill development configuration, positioning of skill development, installation procurement guidelines with measurements, maintenance and troubleshooting of skill development, guidelines or monitoring, repairing and inspection of skill development, market development, micro-credit methods for marketing and maintenance of skill development. Total expense will sponsor by CSD.Project Monitoring and EvaluationThe scale of program funding and the proportion of resources devoted to M&E is another important consideration. Obviously, the M&E effort should not be more costly than the program itself. One rule that has been suggested is that 10% of resources should be devoted to M&E. Costs that should be considered are those related to the cost of data collection systems and information dissemination and use of those for M&E coordination. M&E expenses may be higher in the first year because of the resources needed to improve or establish information systems. If new systems or special studies are to be conducted by outside agencies, these costs and their timeline must also be considered. Developing an M&E plan should be done during the initial stages of the development of the project. Here we present the steps that should be followed when drafting the M&E plan. Stakeholder consultation and participation is on the top of this list because it is crucial throughout the entire process of developing and implementing of M&E plan. The other steps correspond to the elements presented in Intro to M&E Plans. Advocate for the need for M&E Understand program goals and objectives Identify user needs and perspectives Learn about existing data collection systems & their quality Understand indicators that are being collected and used (or not used) Determine capacity for collecting and using data M&E framework outlines the scope of the M&E plan Links program activities to expected outputs, outcomes, and population-level impacts. Informs types of information to be collected/used by different levels of the training module. Identifies what needs to be measured to guide indicator selection.Here are project elements that are often considered when developing areas for monitoring and evaluation. These elements will guide indicator selection.Several program components can be monitored such as: Resources which include the human resources, the management and administrative structure, the infrastructure, and equipment and supplies needed to perform a service. The quality of the service (because service statistics and service coverage do not alone guarantee a favorable outcome). The outcomes of the service whether in terms of behavior change or disability-related to the disease should be monitored. When developing the M&E framework, we should also discuss and reach consensus on the expected impact of this project.

Project Budget

No.Activity Year-1 Year-2

1Materials and Equipments purchased for Training center BDT 1,500,000 BDT 800,000

2Building for training center BDT 4,276,000

3Survey, TNA and find target groups BDT 150,000 BDT 110,000

4Furniture and Fixtures BDT 1,000,000

5Installation cost BDT 110,000

6Maintenance cost BDT 120,000 BDT 120,000

7Personnel Cost BDT 2,000,000 BDT 2,000,000

8Vehicles and Logistics BDT 700,000 BDT 500,000

9Administrative Cost BDT 326,530 BDT 326,530

10Training Cost BDT 155,490 BDT 155,490

11Dissemination Materials (Leaflets, Brochure, Calendar, Diary, Ballpoint pen, Umbrella, Poster, Training material etc.) BDT 100,000 BDT 100,000

12Seminar, Workshop and Courses BDT 180,000 BDT 180,000

13Miscellaneous BDT 90,000 BDT 90,000

14Total Project Estimate BDT 10,708,020 BDT 4,382,020

ConclusionThere is no alternative to comprehensive efforts of all concerned and creating mass public awareness for ensuring safer migration of the workforces abroad. Our Government should participate more in this sector.Because this sector is one of the high income sector in economic. Our annual remittances contribution is very effective. If our migrants worker is skilled and semi-skilled, Bangladesh would have earn more remittance. And also our socio-economic conditions of the families will improve, our economic development of the country would be increase, status of education would increase.

References Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) http://www.bmet.gov.bd/BMET/index Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit http://rmmru.org/newsite/ BRAC NGO http://migration.brac.net/ Skilling the workforce Labor migration and skills recognition and certification in Bangladesh by International Labor Organization.

National Skill Development Policy 2011 by Ministry of Education, Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. Dhaka Ahsania Mission http://www.ahsaniamission.org.bd/