Abstract

Unemployment continues to be an important issue in developing countries, with rates increasing year after year. The education system, encompassing both formal and informal channels, has failed to instill confidence in students, instead fostering dependency on external organizations. What is needed is an education system that not only promotes competitiveness, but also ensures fairness and strong ties to employment opportunities. Balancing these two aspects can better meet the abilities and aspirations of students leaving school. To address the shortcomings of the vocational education system, it is crucial to establish strong industry-institution relationships, implement skill assessments, and provide on-the-job training that caters to local needs. The involvement of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in offering value-added vocational and occupational education would be an innovative step in the Indian education system. This approach would help empower marginalized groups and provide them with the necessary skills to participate in social  entrepreneurship, ultimately including them in employment opportunities. This paper explores the potential means through which CSR can contribute to imparting value added vocational and occupational education, analyzing various courses of study and identifying the groups that would benefit the most from these initiatives.

Keywords: Vocational & Higher Education, Entrepreneur Culture, Technopreneur Education, On-the-Job Training, Self-Employment