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Together, may we give our youth and women the Skilling Roots to Grow & Career Wings to Fly.Together, may we give our youth and women the

Skilling Roots to Grow & Career Wings to Fly

ISSUE: October 2018VolUmE : 40

From the Chairperson’s Desk

Mrs Vandana Luthra

From the Chairperson’s Desk

Vandana Luthra

Dear Readers,

Certainly, we all understand that the beauty and wellness industry in India is at an all-time high, twice as fast as that of the US and European market. This is an outcome of increasing section of affluent and middle-class population considering beauty and wellness as a necessity. It is evident that there is also an increased emphasis on holistic wellbeing with people’s desire to look good and young, which act as key drivers for the industry growth. This validates that there is ample scope for growth in this segment and a noticeable demand of career opportunities in the beauty and wellness sector. However, there are some major challenges faced by the Indian Wellness domain on the skill development front such as inadequate training or lack of standardized training curriculum, fewer job opportunities, etc. As a matter of fact, the Wellness domain in India is still largely unorganized and fragmented, with very limited number of opportunities in the organized space. The shortfall of talent poses extreme threat to the growth and expansion of whole beauty and wellness industry.

Mrs. Vandana Luthra

We seek support from the Ministry and NSDC for easing out the process and making it more aspirational for the youth to take up beauty and wellness courses. Additionally, support from BWSSC members will also fasten the whole process.

However, I appreciate your continued support for working on a number of important initiatives in this area with BWSSC. As we continue our journey to provide industry-level skills training to young people and women alike, let’s take a look at some of the key milestones that we achieved in the past few days.

B&WSSC has crossed boundaries as we recently signed a MoU with CIDESCO, the World Standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy recognized across 60 countries. This association will not only help to set service delivery standards, but also bring about uniformity in our training and help in knowledge exchange between India and other International countries. It will also enable students trained in beauty and wellness in India to seek international employment opportunities.

We are also happy to announce that we have signed another MoU with Yoga Alliance International which is an instrumental step in taking standards created by B&WSSC in Yoga globally.

With more reasons to celebrate this time, I am glad to share that Prior learning Type 4 is formally launched by the Ministry as apprenticeship, which B&WSSC wanted to initiate 3 years back.

This will be a helpful medium to foster youth and cater to more career opportunities in this segment.

In addition to this, we also extend our heartfelt wishes to the winners of the recently concluded India Skill Competition. As they move forward to represent India at the World Skills Competition-2019, to be held at Kazan in Russia, we wish them good luck and success for it. These candidates will go through rigorous training with the best in the industry and I would like to thank all the stakeholders for their support.

While it feels amazing to acknowledge and celebrate milestones, I take this opportunity to urge all the stakeholders to join hands and work together in ways that can help us empower our nation with skilled manpower. Thank you again for helping BWSSC in all its initiatives and I look forward to continue working with you for fulfilling our Skill India Mission. May the onset of divine season bring prosperity for all of you.

Empower Youth! Empower India!

Dear Readers,

This year, we have witnessed a phenomenal growth in Beauty and Wellness industry, with the market size almost getting doubled in India. Many factors are responsible for this astounding growth including - growing purchasing power of the Indian middle class, increased spending on lifestyle needs, favourable demographic age profile, swelling urban population and increasing awareness about beauty and wellness benefits in one’s life.

Also, we have observed a huge requirement for the skilled manpower with increasing opportunities from global players of the beauty and wellness industry. Understanding this need, together with the Government of India, B&WSSC members have done an incredible job to support all initiatives for skilling manpower to and bring relevant job opportunities to all candidates.

I want to congratulate all the members and supporters of B&WSSC for the ventures and the dedication that you have invested in achieving our goals. I am pleased with all the support we have received from you in conducting job fairs and exhibitions Pan-India, enabling our reach to every corner of the country and motivating candidates to grow. Thank you everyone for making it a success and helping us in our endeavours.

I am also glad to share that few of our council members have been recognised and have received awards for the support and excellence in social work and for their contribution to the Beauty & Wellness domain.

Mr Ashok Paliwal has been awarded for his commitment and work done for the society. Also, Ms Vaijayanti Bhalchandra has been awarded in UK for her contribution in Beauty and wellness initiatives. B&WSSC congratulates all the winners for their continuous support and efforts.

With our constant aim to connect industry players and certified candidates to a common platform for increasing employment, B&WSSC has partnered with many more top leaders of the industry and will continue to offer international certifications along with improved industry-level skills training to candidates in the coming months.

Once again I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the council members for their everlasting support and look forward to your collaborated efforts to fulfil our Skill India Mission. Wish you all a successful year ahead.

Empower Youth! Empower India!

Vandana Luthra

NEWS & EVENTSB&WSSC 1st Anniversary

B&WSSC participated in a high level UGC Expert Committee comprising members from UGC and AICTE at Symbiosis Skills & Open University, on 29th and 30thOctober 2018, for recognition of the University, under Section 2f. The committee met and interacted with the associated members of the University, including industry partners, sponsor partners and the Sector Skill Council representatives.

NEWS & EVENTS

MoU between B&WSSC and Nectar Factor

Certification ceremony for Beauty & Wellness Candidates

B&WSSC is delighted to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Nectar Factor, under the leadership of Mr. Beni Kinha, paving the way forward for various CSR initiatives in the Skilling ecosphere, in the Beauty and Wellness domain, with the noble purpose of transforming lives of the youth of our country and facilitating sustainable livelihood opportunities for them.

LabourNet, in association with Samarthya, a CSR initiative by Volvo, held the graduation program for more than 50 candidates from Beauty and Wellness, and more than 30 candidates from Data entry courses. These candidates will further be assisted through the employment and entrepreneurship interventions.

B&WSSC attended a consultative seminar, conducted jointly by the Maharashtra State Skills Development Society, TISS-SVE and Observer Research Foundation, which focused on the role of higher educational institutes in contributing towards Skill education. Discussion was done on current practices for effectiveness and sustainability, evaluating policy gaps, addressing integration of various skills programs and deliberation on International best practices in VET in higher education.

Certification Ceremony for Beauty & Wellness Candidates

BIOFACH INDIA

NEWS & EVENTS

Workshop for Pilot Launch of Trainer and Assessor Academies

BIOFACH INDIA, for the first time with Natural Expo India – an International Trade Fair and Conference for Natural Products, organised an exhibition at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. B&WSSC participated and exhibited in the event for 3 days to showcase the presence of Skilling and aimed at spreading awareness about the Skill Certifications in India under the Beauty and Wellness Sector.

B&WSSC attended a 5-day workshop ‘Development of System and Work plan for establishing Academies, organised by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in association with the Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Foundation. The workshop was conducted at NSTI, Noida.

Component 3A Workshop included group work and presentations on developing policies and procedures to complement new Guidelines, and development of templates and modules for trainer guides.

Job Fair, LuCkNoW

B&WSSC, in association with NSDC, conducted a 2-day Job Fair and 3-day skill exhibition in Lucknow to facilitate placements for the skilled workforce and to create awareness about the beauty and wellness domain being an excellent career option and career progression.

Shri. Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Union Home Minister, inaugurated the event and addressed the audience with his encouraging words. were also distributed to the shortlisted candidates.

CSR Initiative by ORANE:Proud moment for B&WSSC as our esteemed Industry Patner Mr Dinesh Sood - CEO, Orane International, felicitated by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Delhi, Shri Anil Baijal, and the Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, during the 1st Anniversary celebration of Delhi Police’s Project Yuva, for the CSR initiatives of ORANE.

Orane has trained candidates under this project, in Beauty & Wellness.

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Aarti AmarendraArthi Academy

■ What according to you are the biggest contributors in the Beauty and Wellness Industry?

Beauty and Wellness Industry has grown big in the past 2 decades. We have pioneers who have contributed vast knowledge and experience like Mrs Vandana Luthra, Blossom Kochhar, Shahnaz Husain. But the entry of international brands like L’oreal, Wella, etc. contributed global standardisation in Quality and technology. Now BWSSC, by Skilling, Good occupational standards across the country.

■ What is that one piece of advice, you would give others about life?

Believe in yourself. The way you see yourself is the way you will treat yourself, and the way you treat yourself is what you become.

■ If you could go back in time to another Era, which would it be and why?

My School and College days had the energy and passion to explore so many interest, like classical dancing, flying aircraft, rowing, learning foreign languages, etc. Has given me the freedom and knowledge to master various challenges.

■• Inwhatwaysareyoualeaderandafollower?

In order to become a good leader, one must be a good follower. you can gain a lot of wisdom and knowledge from others, and that can help you become a better leader.

■ If you could abolish once piece of modern technology, what it would be and why?

Nuclear weapons because they could destroy the planet and wipe out the human race.

■ Which was the most influential and inspirational event of your life?

As President of AIBHA conducting the Award competition in South, bringing such talent on a single platform with huge participation.

Also playing the key role in drafting the NOS for BWSSC is something always will cherish.

■ What is your best childhood memory?

All my school excursions.

■ If you could only keep five possessions, what would they be?

My family, My spiritual belief, Career, Friends and optimism .

■• Whatwasoneofyourmostdefiningmoments in life?

“MOTHERHOOD”, Becoming a mother to my lovely children.

■• Why did you choose thatprofession?

When I was younger it was the flare to dress up and hit the town during my college days that got me into make-up; soon as I executed my new skills on friends and family and saw the boost in self-confidence, I knew this is something I wanted to pursue deeper, leading me to Singapore and the UK to graduate courses and specializations from some of the best schools. Armed with a plethora of information and latest technical skills and equipment the Aarti Brand of concierge beauty and wellness, hair and cosmetic services took shape.

■ What is your strongest personal quality?

Willingness to learn

■ Your Favourite Quote "Opportunities don't happen. You

create them."

■ Social Media you are most found on…

Facebook, actually seldom.

■ Beauty for you is ...

■ Your Life’s mantra… “Keep your face always toward the

sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.”

■ Your Vision vis a vis Skilling Our Vision To provide the best

academy standards and bridge the gap as per global occupational standards, bring in the best platform to create, educate and elevate.

TraiNiNg oF TraiNErSB&WSSC conducted 3-day Training of Trainer programs in the month of October, at Ranchi, Gwalior, and Kerala under the Hair Dressing and Assistant Beauty Therapist Job roles. Almost 50 plus trainers participated in the Training of Trainers sessions. This not only reflects the improving standards of the Beauty Industry by the experts but also shows the effort to train the upcoming trainees under different schemes.

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Renowned Hair Expert and Social worker, Mr Ashok Paliwal , Director of Prabhat Spa Salon n’ Institute General Secretary, All India Hair & Beauty Association (AIHBA), esteemed member, Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council, received the APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Award’ in the honour and memory of our Late President, Dr Abdul Kalam, for his contribution to the field of social work.

The event was held in Delhi, organized by “Rajneeti Ki Pathshala”. The event was attended by dignitaries from politics and Beauty and Wellness Industry. Mr Paliwal has also been previously awarded many National and International awards for his exemplary work in the field of Social Work and Hair Dressing.

Ms Vaijayanti BhalchandraOur esteemed Member, Ms Vaijayanti Bhalchandra received the Mahatma Gandhi Samman at the Global Achiever’s Conclave, at The House of Commons, Westminster Palace, UK Parliament, London. This is a first for the Beauty Industry in India wherein somebody from the industry has been honoured with this Award for exemplary work in Education and Women Empowerment. Keeping the Indian Flag High!

TESTimoNiaLS From STuDENTS oF aSSiSTaNT bEauTy ThErapiST CourSE CoNDuCTED uNDEr ThE NbCFDC program.

I am Arige Shailaja and I had done the Assistant Beauty Therapist course from Fairy Princess Institute. I was selected in the placement

drive by Queen’s Beauty Salon. I work at the Salon and also go out for home service during weekends and festival/marriage season. I

am able to earn more than 12 thousand rupees a month, apart from additional money earned for home service. I thank the faculty at the

Fairy Princess Institute for the excellent training and for enrolling me onto the program at no cost.

A. Shailaja

I am Pabbala Shiva Leela. I always wanted to learn the Beautician course and it was fulfilled by Fairy Princess Institute. The course was totally free and I am very satisfied with the course. I also developed

an interest in working in this field. I spoke to Mam at the institute, she recommended that I start doing home service to earn money. I now

do facials, bleach, makeup and other services to earn money and earn about Rs.500 to Rs.800 on most days. I also do bridal packages

and earned much more during the marriage season. I thank the NBCFDC & B&WSSC for sponsoring the course and Nishi Mam for

encouraging me to work.

Shiva Leela

I am V. Poojitha and have completed my intermediate. A friend of mine who did this course referred me to this free Beautician course offered by Fairy Princess Institute. I underwent training for 2 months. The faculty at the institute was very supportive and helpful to each and every student. During the classes, Nishi Mam helped a lot by clarifying all my doubts. They encouraged me to do home service to earn money. I am thankful to Fairy Princess Institute for giving me this opportunity to become a successful beautician. I also wish to thank the National Backward Classses Finance & Development Corporation and the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council for sponsoring the course for me.

V. Poojitha

My name is Bhavana and I come from a poor family. My father is a mechanic and my mother works as a cook. My friends who had done this course at Fairy Princess Institute, suggested that I do this free course. Mam suggested that I do home service in the surrounding areas of my house. I made and distributed pamplets in the housing societies near my house and started with a minimum investment in material and a bag. I make a decent living now. I am thankful to the NBCFDC & B&WSSC for sponsoring the course

K Bhavana

There are others who have set up their own parlours and are self-sufficient now. A few photos of their businesses are as under. These are mainly set up in space available in their homes.

I am Samreen Begum. My mother is a Beautician and had done her beautician course almost 15 years back. She set up her own parlour

then and is still running it now. I used to help her at the parlour since my childhood days and learnt a lot there. My mother insisted

that I learn the trade properly and then join her full time. I now help my mother in the parlour and have also started home service to the

big apartment complexes nearby in the famous HiTech City . I now earn very well. I am very thankful to Nishi Mam for supporting and

encouraging me. I also wish to thank the National Backward Classses Finance & Development Corporation for sponsoring the course and the Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council for providing the course

content.

Samreen Begum

B&WSSC Corporate Membership Application Form

Why Membership?

MEMBERSHIP FORM

1. Name of the Organisation

2. Industry Type

3. Segment: Salon/Academia/Product/ any other

4. TAN/PAN No.

5. Address of the Organisation:

6. No. of Branches

7. Phone No. : 7. Email ID :

8. Website (If any) :

9. SPOC (For Organisation)

Name Designation

Mobile No. Email ID:

Interested to become B&WSSC member. Please share the attached details at

pooja.kohli@bwssc.in; aradhana.tripathi@bwssc.in; info@bwssc.in

• To bring in synergy between Regional, National and International Beauty & Wellness Industry Players.• To Acknowledge and Recognize Regional Industry players Work and contribution to the industry as whole.• To identify the gaps, if any and coach them to scale up for better productive results.• To extend media and social media reach.• Networking opportunity with Industry, Academia, Union and State Government.• Opportunity to be part of Annual General Meetings of B&WSSC.• Opportunity to showcase their Brand and its work at various Live Events.• To be part of National High Level Priority Skill Mission Project “Skill India”.

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