Bengaluru – April,30 2025: In a breakthrough moment for global workforce development, NSDC International (NSDCI) and Takamol Holding have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on the Skill Accelerator Program — a flagship initiative of the Government of Saudi Arabia, focused on shaping the future of workforce readiness and human capital excellence in alignment with Vision 2030.
At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation lies the urgent need to align workforce capabilities with rapidly evolving industry needs. The Skill Accelerator Program is designed to address this imperative by identifying sector-specific skill gaps, co-creating dynamic skilling strategies, and deploying high-impact delivery models across the Kingdom.
As part of this partnership, NSDC International will provide deep technical expertise in workforce analytics, sectoral skilling strategies, policy advisory, curriculum co-development, and global benchmarking. This collaboration represents a significant leap in NSDC International’s global consulting footprint and underscores India’s growing leadership in enabling future-ready workforce ecosystems worldwide.
Mr. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and Managing Director of NSDC International, stated:
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to shaping the future of skills and work. Through this collaboration with Takamol, we aim to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s human capital ambitions with globally benchmarked, locally relevant skilling solutions aligned to Vision 2030.”
Mr. Alok Kumar, CEO of NSDC International, said, “This engagement is a strategic milestone for NSDC International and demonstrates our commitment to co-building resilient skilling frameworks across the globe. Takamol’s bold vision and institutional depth make it an ideal partner, and we are proud to support the Skill Accelerator Program with our end-to-end advisory and implementation expertise.”
Ms. Hessah Alobaid, Project Director at Takamol Holding, shared, “At Takamol, we are driven by the goal of building a workforce that is not just ready for today, but equipped for tomorrow. Our collaboration with NSDC International brings in global insights and robust technical frameworks that will elevate our ability to deliver on the Kingdom’s transformative workforce vision.”
Expanding the Horizon of Impact
The signing of this agreement sets the stage for a long-term, strategic collaboration between NSDC International and Takamol Holding. Beyond the immediate scope of the Skill Accelerator Program, both organisations have expressed intent to deepen their partnership across areas such as:
- Sector-specific workforce development strategies in emerging and traditional industries;
- Digital skilling frameworks and future skills integration;
- Certification systems and qualification frameworks tailored to local and global employment standards;
- Upskilling programs for expatriates and Saudi nationals to improve employability and productivity;
- Designing pathways for international mobility and skill verification aligned with global standards.
This partnership stands as a model for how two forward-thinking institutions from the Global South can come together to architect solutions that are contextual, scalable, and globally competitive. The engagement is expected to generate not just impact on the ground in Saudi Arabia, but also new knowledge, tools, and models that can be replicated across other regions facing similar workforce transformation needs.
