FRANKFURT, 5 JULY

The State government has unveiled the Skills Bridge Network, a strategic initiative designed to facilitate skilled youth from the state in securing employment in Germany. This long-term partnership, known as the Bengaluru–Germany Skills Bridge, connects the Government Tool and Training Centre (GTTC) with German vocational institutions and employers.

Dr. SharanaprakashPatil, State’s Minister for Medical Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, emphasised the initiative’s role in offering a dignified migration pathway. “We want our youth to enter German workplaces with confidence, fully prepared and supported by their government,” he stated during the launch in Frankfurt.

Germany’s increasing demand for skilled workers in sectors such as healthcare, transport, mechatronics, and advanced manufacturing was highlighted. Karnataka produces vast numbers of qualified youth every year, and framing proper opportunities is now crucial.

The government's aim is to secure placements for 500 youth in German companies annually by 2026 and scale this to 1,000 by 2030. To achieve this, skill hubs incorporating German language labs and international curricula are being established, alongside a digital tracking system for student mentoring throughout their journey.