Training and Productivity Initiatives For SME’s Sachin Deo Deputy Director - NTPC

SME’s and Contribution to the National Platform SME’s percentage contribution to GDP: 12% towards the Fijian GDP or $800m Comparatively – around 40% in developing countries

Productivity Related Training to Method B Employers in Nadi Method B Employers of Nadi 532 Percentage Grants Claim - Average 20%

NTPC’s Solution to Method B Employers Method B Initiative Program Minimal fee and flexible trainings 6 free trainings to Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

What NTPC can offer Encourage industry- academic collaboration Provide customized trainings; A community of practice should be established to assist Industries.

Training Opportunities for SME’s NTPC has conducted 2 FOC training programs: Program :Microsoft Office Word Participants Attended Venue: FNU Namaka Campus Program Handling Difficult People 18 Participant Attended Venue: FNU Namaka Campus

Productivity Initiatives For SME’s 5S QCC FBEA Productivity Measurement

SMEs SMEs are crucial for economic development, employment and job creation they face continuing barriers to developing their human resources. Training & skills development is significantly lower in SMEs than in large enterprises. The pool of SME workers requiring further education and training is significant. However, SMEs often find it difficult to support formal learning activities due to their small size.

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