The Role of Skill Development Courses Provided by CSR in the Growth of Youth: A Comparative Study Between Technical and Non-technical Courses

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@article{1709524,
      author = {Ekta Goyal, Dr. Vandana},
      title = {The Role of Skill Development Courses Provided by CSR in the Growth of Youth: A Comparative Study Between Technical and Non-technical Courses},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {1},
      pages = {823-831},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709524.pdf},
      abstract = {The present research paper investigates "The Role of Skill Development Courses Provided by CSR in the Growth of Youth: A Comparative Study Between Technical and Non-Technical Courses", with a focus on assessing the impact of these initiatives on youth development in terms of employability, skill application, and overall satisfaction. Data was collected from direct beneficiaries of various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects using a structured five-point Likert scale questionnaire. The study adopted a comparative framework to analyse the relative effectiveness of technical versus non-technical training programs. The findings reveal that non-technical courses play a crucial role in enhancing immediate employability and practical skill application, especially among youth from rural and semi-urban backgrounds. These courses are often short-term, easy to implement, and directly aligned with job market requirements such as retail, hospitality, and customer service sectors. On the other hand, technical courses were found to be instrumental in developing critical soft skills like communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability?traits that are essential for long-term career growth and professional advancement. The comparative analysis underscores the complementary value of both types of training programs, suggesting that a blended CSR skill development approach could yield better youth empowerment outcomes. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for CSR stakeholders to tailor their training content and delivery models based on youth demographic profiles and local employment trends to maximize impact.},
      keywords = {CSR, Skill Development, Technical Courses, Non-Technical Courses, Youth Empowerment, Employability, Soft Skills, Likert Scale, Career Growth, India.},
      month = {July},
  }