NSEDM conducts Training of Trainers workshop in Dimapur to boost communication and employability skills among trainers and youth.
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DIMAPUR — The Nagaland Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM), Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on April 10 and the 11th at Eagle Crest Training Academy & Consultancy Institute, East Campus, Dimapur.
The workshop brought together 22 participants from eight empanelled training partners, representing sectors such as hospitality, driving, construction, healthcare, and mechanical trades, along with officials from NSEDM, an update stated.
The workshop was facilitated by Worrin Muivah, founder and CEO of STEP Academy, who delivered the sessions through an intensive and experiential learning approach.
As part of the intervention, a structured communication handbook titled “Presence, professionalism & performance: A communication and mindset framework for employability” was introduced, designed for practical replication across training centres.
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During the workshop, the facilitator emphasised the importance of continuous self-development, stating that while the “seed” of learning has been sown during the training, it requires consistent effort, practice, and nurturing to grow.
He stressed that communication is not merely a soft skill but a critical hard skill, and highlighted that the key to becoming an effective communicator lies in three simple principles: “Practice, practice and practice.”
Participants were encouraged to engage in self-practice and consciously apply the learning in their daily interactions.
The workshop commenced with opening remarks by Nukholo Swuro, Mission & Training coordinator, NSEDM, who underscored that the intervention was not a routine activity but a need-based initiative arising from NSEDM’s baseline survey conducted in December 2025.
The findings indicated a shift among youth, with nearly 75% expressing interest in skill-based pathways over conventional government employment, while also highlighting gaps in confidence and communication skills.
Employer feedback further revealed that although there is willingness to hire local youth, concerns remain regarding communication abilities, work ethics, and overall employability readiness, Swuro said.
In this context, the NSEDM recognised that soft skills are as critical as technical competencies in achieving sustainable employment and entrepreneurship outcomes.
The coordinator added that the ToT programme was initiated to strengthen trainer capacity at the foundational level.
The workshop concluded with remarks by Meripeni Ngullie, Under Secretary and Project Lead, NSEDM, who described trainees as the “real stories” of NSEDM and trainers as the “planters of seeds” responsible for shaping their employability.
She emphasised the need for more such interventions and encouraged participants to internalize and apply the learnings in their own lives before imparting them to trainees, thereby leading through experience and influence.
She further urged participants to “live up to the certificate” they received, noting that its true value lies in intentional practice and consistent application of the skills learned.
Highlighting that NSEDM had undertaken the workshop with utmost seriousness, Ngullie acknowledged it as an eye-opening experience for the Mission.
She also expressed appreciation to all training providers for their active participation and support, and extended gratitude for their continued collaboration in strengthening the state’s skill ecosystem.
The workshop concluded with certificate distribution and feedback sharing by participants. NSEDM also extended its appreciation to Eagle Crest Institute for providing the venue and support in successfully conducting the programme.
“This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing the quality of skill training delivery in Nagaland by building a more confident, industry-ready, and employable workforce,” the update added.