The project study aimed to conduct a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment (TNA) to evaluate the existing job roles and training delivery methods within the Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs). This assessment included an analysis of the outcomes of RSETIs’ activities, such as the number of candidates successfully settled post-training, and provided recommendations for program enhancement.

Additionally, the initiative involved a thorough Labor Market Assessment focused on rural enterprises in selected clusters or locations where RSETIs were situated. Special emphasis was placed on identifying skill gaps and potential opportunities for enterprise development through RSETIs. A key objective of RSETIs was to improve the economic status and create employment opportunities in targeted areas by providing self-employment skill training that facilitates enterprise development.

This approach aimed to address the employment needs of rural populations, particularly women and youth, by equipping them with occupation-based skills and knowledge essential for securing gainful employment. The effectiveness of self-employment training programs was closely tied to the selection of appropriate skill sectors. Consequently, the study guided RSETIs in prioritizing sectors that either supported the establishment of profitable local enterprises and a skilled labor market or aligned with the demands of local, national, and international markets.