ITI Jobs Scenario – Scope & Extent

The Industrial Training Institute (ITI)

There are various “Industrial Training Centers” & Industrial Training Institutes, constituted by the Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGET), Ministry of Labor & Employment, and Union Government of India that provides technical training. In India they are the backbone of Vocational education.

Scope of ITI education

Given the cut throat competition these days in various segments of the industries it is important to get proper training to stay ahead. Any educated person should be trained with right skill sets and any company wants the best candidate for mutual benefit.

There are various educational institutions both in the private and government sector that provide training in ITI services. Students can take this course directly after their school (10+12). They can start their job in the technical field right after their degree or even choose to pursue a higher degree in this field for more promising career. There is also a range of short term courses such as the Advanced Training Institute (ATI) for enhancing technical skills of students.

Other than having an ITI diploma or a ITI degree, companies look for other skills as well in a candidate which could include:

• Activities related to manpower services should be strong
• Build abilities on working on solution for anti-solution activities
• Have skills on management counseling

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

      Government Sector: They can work with government hospitals, government’s health department, schools, colleges, factories and office cafeterias for planning nutritional regiment.

      Sports and Health Clubs: They can also work for sports hostels and athletes camps. Health and recreation clubs, canteen and nursing care facilities also require the services of nutritionists and dietitians. Employment opportunities are also open to them in catering department of star hotels and restaurants.

      Teaching, Research and Development: Research and development involves conducting research on various food items to ensure their quality as well as studying the effects of various types of diet on the body chemistry in labs. The research dietician or nutritionists do research on nutritive value of food which helps to understand the various components of food we eat and the right type of food which provides a balanced mix of the essentials like vitamins, minerals etc. needed for the human body. They also can opt for research career mainly in universities, public or private sector research institutes, food product manufacturing companies and hospitals. Teaching the science of nutrition of dietetics in colleges and universities is also a good option.

      Mass Media: Moreover they could find openings in the mass media where top priority is given to disseminating vital information on healthy living.

      Gyms, Slimming Centers:

      Private Consultant/ Practitioner: Experienced dietitians may become assistant, associate, or director of a dietetic department, or become self-employed. Some dietitians specialize in areas such as renal or paediatric dietetics.  Besides all these they can also work as private consultant or private practitioner.