RASCI - Retailers Association's Skill Council of India

Awarding Body recognized by National Council of Vocational Education & Training (NCVET)

Events

2023

Workshop on AEDP with Telangana State Council of Higher Education

27th June 2023 MOU exchange and sign-off between RASCI and Commissionerate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh

24th February 2023 24th February 2023 : Student orientation for Placement Oriented Skill Program conducted by RASCI, at R.D. National College, Bandra

23rd February 2023 RASCI - TRRAIN Skill Awards 2023
Since 2017, RASCI institutionalized “RASCI - TRRAIN Skill Awards” to recognize Industry efforts towards Skill India Mission

2022

28th April 2022 RASCI -TRRAIN Skill Awards 2022
Since 2017, RASCI institutionalized “RASCI - TRRAIN Skill Awards” to recognize Industry efforts towards Skill India Mission

15th June 2022 15th June 2022: NEP Implementation (Maharashtra)

23rd June 2022 23rd June 2022: NEP Implementation (Andhra Pradesh)

15th July 2022 15th July 2022: World Youth Skills Da

12th December 2022 12th Dec 2022: Retail Employees day

5th August 2022 5th Aug 2022: Skill development of specially-abled youth

19th November 2022 19th Nov 2022: NEP Implementation (Vijaywada)

15th November 2022 15th November 2022: Engagement with BOAT – WR (MoE)

1st November 2022 1st Nov 2022: NEP Implementation (Maharashtra)

26th July 2022 26th July 2022: Demand Led Skilling Intervention

5th May 2022 5th May 2022: State Engagement (Maharashtra)

2021

2021 3-year Embedded Degree Apprenticeship Program

2021 RASCI – TRRAIN Retail Awards 2021

2021 RASCI – TRRAIN Retail Awards 2021

2021 CII Summit,Online

2021 RASCI in collaboration with RAI organized a panel session & workshops for retail industry leaders & experts

2021 RASCI participated in webinar series organized by Jeevitam & Asian Community News (CAN) Network

2020

2020 Economic Times in association with RASCI, organzied the ‘E commerce Summit 2020’

2020 RASCI and SkillEd India,a JV between Manav Rachna Vidyantariksha and Kunskapsskolan Education Sweden announced the launch of LMS integrated Digital

2020 RASCI, in association with Directorate of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Goa conducted a first-of-its-kind #online ‘Train the Trainer...

2020 RASCI partnered with Spencer's Retail to facilitate assessment & certification of Spencer’s employees for Retail Sales Associate job role (equivalent to NSQF Level 4)...

2020 RASCI & GIZ conducted a first of its kind #online ‘Train the Trainer Program’, structured on German Dual Vocational Education and Training model

2020 RASCI partnered with GMR Varalakshmi Foundation -Gmrvcel, Hyderabad to facilitate assessment & certification of GMVRF employees for Retail Sales Associate job role, equiv..

2020 RASCI congratulated Shoppers Stop for being the #RASCI Champion for Recognition of Prior Learning in the Skill Category at the TRRAINRetailAwards 2020.

2020 RASCI congratulated Spencer's Retail for being the #RASCI Leader for Apprenticeship contracting in the Skill Category at the TRRAINRetailAward 2020.

2020 Mr. James Raphael, Executive Head RASCI & Joint Central Apprenticeship Adviser Government of India addressed the conference "Re-imagining VET for Changing World...

2020 RASCI partnered with Delhi Police & IACT Education to conduct a placement drive where prominent Industry partner Big Bazaar hired candidates for retail sales positions.

2020 RASCI exchanged an MoU with Carnival Skills Foundation to facilitate the development of first-of-its-kind "Retail Center of Excellence" at Wadala, Mumbai inaugurated

2020 Taking a step towards enabling livelihood for the youth of Bihar, RASCI organized a placement drive in Supaul, Bihar where renowned retailer Europa Digital Ltd shortlisted 26 candidates

2019

2019/span> To further engagement of apprentices in the Retail sector, RASCI participated in Employers’ meet organized by Orion Edutech with the participation of more than 100 reputed corporates...

2019 RASCI exchanged MoU with Kerala VyapariVyavasayiEkopana Samithi (KVVES), to assess & certify 5 lakh members as Individual sales professionals...

2019 Shri Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon'ble Minister, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship & Shri KP Krishnan, Secretary, Skill India felicitated Visual Merchandising expert...

2019 RASCI partnered with Delhi Police and IACT Education to organize a placement drive for #YUVA candidates where prominent Indian cafe chain Cafe Coffee Day hired candidates...

2019 Taking a step towards empowering direct sellers with Government recognized certifications, RASCI facilitated the pilot batch assessment of Mi Lifestyle direct sellers...

2019 RASCI partnered with Delhi Police & IACT Education to conduct a placement drive for #YUVA candidates to get a secure livelihood. Prominent Indian café chain,..

2019 Taking a step towards developing potential partnerships for bridging the skill & employment gap in the country.RASCI participated in Apprenticeship Workshop,...

2019 RASCI participated at Career Conclave ’19, Delhi organized by Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT, Delhi partnering with training partner Sri Radha Krishna InfoTech Pvt. Ltd...

2019 Mr. James Executive Head, RASCI & JCAA (MSDE, GOI) shared views on Skill Development initiatives for MSME's in the Retail sector at UP Skill Summit'19,...

2019 RASCI facilitated the pilot batch assessment of GMR Hospitality and Retail Ltd. store employees for Retail Sales Associate job role, equivalent to NSQF Level 4, under Recognition...

2019 RASCI partnered with Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Retail & V-Mart to engage Apprentices in Retail Sector, in the august presence of Shri Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey Hon’ble Union Minister..

2019 Under the Apprenticeship Pakhwada, RASCI organized a conclave about the new amendments and reforms in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)...

2019 RASCI organized Apprenticeship Conclave '19 to launch BBA-Retail Operations (Degree Apprenticeship), a 3-year course to create “Supervisory Cadre” workforce, in collaboration...

2019 RASCI collaborated with Apssdc-Skill Development Corporation to organize a placement drive at Srr&cvr GOVT College,VIJAYAWADA, Andhra Pradesh where renowned retailers...

2019 RASCI collaborated with Apssdc-Skill Development Corporation to organize a placement drive at Srr&cvr GOVT College,VIJAYAWADA, Andhra Pradesh where renowned retailers...

2019 An orientation program was conducted by Reliance Trends - Official & RASCI in association with Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University, Jaipur for applicants of Degree Apprentice...

2019 #BiharKiShaan Ankit Anand was awarded a Medallion of Excellence in the ‘Visual Merchandising’ category at WorldSkills Kazan 2019. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors!!

2019 RASCI partnered with Delhi Police & IACT Education, Delhi to conduct a placement drive where 16 candidates shortlisted by Allen Solly for retail sales positions.

26th August 2019 Through his skill and creativity, Ankit designed a window display at WorldSkills Kazan 2019 bringing new dimensions to visual merchandising.

23rd August 2019 A remarkable & proud moment for all Indians as Team India walks with pride at the opening ceremony of WorldSkills Kazan 2019. WorldSkills International Competition is the biggest skill competition in the world with 1350+ competitors, 60+ countries the stage doesn't get bigger than this. We wish them all the best!!

21st August 2019 RASCI partnered with Delhi Police & IACT Education to conduct a placement drive, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. hired candidates for retail sales positions, enabling livelihood for #YUVA candidates.

20th August 2019 Reliance Trends - Official, Chitkara University & RASCI exchanged a tripartite MoU for Degree Apprentice in BBA Retail-Operations course. Applicants of this course will work as an apprentice with Reliance Trends - Official while pursuing their degree in BBA Retail-Operations, the outcome of which would be guaranteed #employment at supervisory cadre after successful completion of course.

13th August 2019 RASCI partnered with Model Career Centre-Mumbai to conduct a placement drive for job aspirants in Mumbai, various employers such as IKYA Human Capital Solution, TEAMLEASE & more hired candidates as Retail sales associates.

9th August 2019 RASCI partnered with Delhi Police & IACT Education to conduct a placement drive, more than 1000 candidates participated & prominent Indian retailers such as Eureka Forbes Ltd, Cafe Coffee Day, One97 communication Pvt. Ltd.(Paytm), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., Lenskart, Carnival Cinemas India, DJT retailers Pvt. Ltd. and Aquavivaindiapvt. Ltd. hired candidates for retail sales positions.

7th August 2019 Taking a crucial & significant step towards empowering direct sellers with Government recognized certifications, Mi Lifestyle partnered with RASCI to provide due respect, pride & dignity for direct sellers by certifying them under PMKVY Recognition of Prior Learning with Best In Class Employer scheme.

5th August 2019 An orientation program was conducted by Reliance Trends in association with Chitkara University for applicants of Degree Apprentice in BBA Retail Operations. Applicants of this course will work as an apprentice in Reliance Trends while pursuing their degree in BBA Retail Operations outcome of which would be employment at supervisory cadre after completion of course.

30th July 2019 Placement drive organized by RASCI in association with IACT Educationwith participation from renowned Japanese Designer Brand Miniso Indiawhere 25 candidates were given Letter of Intent.

15th July 2019 Defining a new path for skill development in higher education, RASCI, Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune and McDonald's exchanged a tripartite MOU to launch degree apprentice program in BBA retail operations.Applicants of this course will work as an apprentice in McDonalds Indiawhile pursuing their degree in BBA Retail Operations outcome of which would be employment at supervisory cadre after completion of course.

1st July 2019 RASCI signed an MoU with SDI Visakh to facilitate the development of Retail Center of Excellence, Vishakhapatnam, in its endeavour to institutionalize Skill India mission.

26th June 2019 RASCI in association with Ness Wadia College of Commerce & McDonald's India organized an orientation session for students, informing them about BBA-Retail degree apprentice program. McDonald's India conducted a pre-screening test and personal interview of students enrolling for BBA Retail degree apprentice pilot batch.

20th June 2019 RASCI partnered with Chandigarh Police organize RozgarMela on 20 June'19 where prominent Indian retailers such as PUMA, Swiggy, Westside, KFC, Sapphire foods and YOMA Business Solutions Pvt.Ltd. participated.

5th April 2019 Jointly with Pearl Academy, RASCI organised an exclusive workshop for the finalists of WorldSkills under the tutelage of Ms Erika Scharff, VM chief expert WorldSkills at Pearl Academy Mumbai campus.

8th March 2019 RASCI partnered with TRRAIN #TRRAINRetailAwards, to recognise various achievements of remarkable individuals and their extraordinary stories in Retail. Mr. James Raphael, Executive Head, RASCI and Mr. Hari Menon, CEO, Big basket presented “Best HR initiative 2019’ award to HR representatives of Kaya Clinic, Landmark group and Infinity Group

1st March 2019 Star Bazar Pvt Ltd. &Teamlease services Ltd. interviewed candidates for Retail Sales positions at NSDC organised RozgarMela, Ahmedabad, Gujarat on 1st March 2019.

25th February 2019 In the presence of edible oil industry leaders, RASCI was awarded by Mr. Kamal Dutta (Joint Secretary) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution for spearheading skill development activities for Indian's economic development.

24th February 2019 Nexes Solutions Pvt Ltd. &Gurukrupa Placement Services interviewed candidates for Retail Sales positions at NSDC organised Rozgarmela, PhadkeMaidanKalyan West, Thane District, Maharashtra. on 24th Feb 2019.

19th February 2019 NSDC organised a Skill exhibition and RozgarMela at Maltidhari College Naubatpur, Patna, Bihar held from 18th to 20th Feb 2019 where RASCI partnered with Shiv Shakti Bio technologies to showcase LIVE retail store.

30th February 2019 Mr. James Rapahel, CEO RASCI moderating the panel discussion in Retail Inclusion Summit organized by TRRAIN held on 30th Jan 2019. About the changes, challenges, best practices and choices of cultivating inclusion with B Venkatramana.

23rd January 2019 Retail Sector Skill Council of India (RASCI) and Art of Living signs an MOU for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Type 4 under PMKVY - Pradhan MantriKaushalVikasYojna to recognise existing skills and empower retailers with pride, dignity and respect for their contribution to the economy and society.

21st January 2019 Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya and Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy Inaugurating Job fair in Chapra, Bihar from 20th to 23rd January organised by NSDC where RASCI participated by aligning the industry such as Swiggy and V Bazaar to facilitate creation of employment opportunities for the youth.RASCI and Shiv Shakti Biotechnologies Ltd partnered together in Skill exhibition at Chapra, Bihar replicating a LIVE Mock store.

20th January 2019 RASCI participated in NSDC organised Job Fair on 20th January Bhandup where candidates interviewed for Retail Job role and Honourable Shri Kirit Somaiya Member of Parliament congratulating candidates with a Letter of intent.

10th January 2019 RASCI in association with V Mart organised a skill exhibition at the Global Skill Summit 2019, Ranchi, Jharkhand where Chief Minister Shri Raghubar Das visited the RASCI stall.

2018

19th - 20th June 2018 Retail in Association with V Mart organised skill competition in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh from 19th to 20th November 2018 at JawaharNavodayaVidyalaya, Gaurganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh where District Magistrate Smt. ShakuntalaGautam gaveparticipation and congratulatory certificates along with V Mart vouchers to winners of VM Competition.

23rd September 2018 RASCI in association with Pearl Academy Mumbai conducts skill competition for IndiaSkills in Visual Merchandising to train candidates for WorldSkills 2019 Kazan, Russia. These young talented individuals go through rigorous training to compete on an international platform such as WorldSkills which is considered as the Olympics of Skill Competitions.

22nd October 2018 RASCI in association its training partner organised Job fair in Hyderabad where the 18 candidates were offered jobs in retail profile out off 85 openings by RASCI Affiliated employers.

17th - 19th November 2018 17th to 19th November RASCI Participated in Skill Exhibition in Munger, Bihar at Munger Polo GroundHon. Labour Minister - Shri Vijay Sinha visited our RASCI stallwhere RASCI showcased a LIVE Retail Store highlighting the various skill requirements within retailing.

27 June 2018 Industry conclave “Time to Transform” organised by Bombay Industry Association where RASCI participated and Mr James Raphael CEO, RASCI delivered a speech on importance of skilling and the opportunities available for the industry members in retail skilling.

8th September 2018 Key Highlights of RASCI organised job fair where candidates where interviewed for retail job roles, RASCI conducts such Job Fair in the spirit of advocating skilling of youth.

7th September 2018 RASCI organised Rozgarmela in Kolkata, West Bengal on 7th September 2018 where RASCI affiliated employers such as trent hyper market, NMB Retail, Labour Net, 2coms group, Teamlease services, Medplus, JoylukasInd Pvt Ltd selected candidates.

11th – 13th August 2018 NSDC organised RozgarMela in Dharbanga, Bihar on 11th – 13th August 2018 where RASCI participated by aligning employers such as Jubilant food works, Ananda Dairy Ltd, Randstad India Pvt ltd and V Mart to promote employability in the region.

24th July 2018 Skill conclave 2018 organised by ASDM on 24th July 2018 job fair at Guwahati, Assam where RASCI signed an MOU with Future Retail Limited taking an initiative to promote industry based demand skilling.

15th July to 17th July, 2018 Honorable Minister of Petroleum and Natural gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Sri Dharmendra Pradhan gracing us with his presence at the IndiaSkills Regional Competition (East) held in Bhubaneshwar

2017

23rd November, 2017 Job Fair for RASCI certified candidates on 23rd November 2017, in Kolkata, West Bengal

20th November, 2017 Job Fair for RASCI certified candidates on 20th November 2017, in Delhi

17th November, 2017 Job Fair for RASCI certified candidates on 17th November 2017, in Ranchi, Jharkhand

10th November, 2017 Job Fair for RASCI certified candidates on 10th November 2017, in Ludhiana, Punjab

9th November, 2017 Job Fair for RASCI certified candidates on 9th November 2017, in Hyderabad, Telangana

9th November, 2017 Job Fair for RASCI certified candidates on 9th November 2017, in Jaipur, Rajasthan

29th – 30th October, 2017 Job Fair & Skill Exhibition at Chapra, Bihar.

5th October, 2017 RASCI at Sector Skill Council Summit hosted by Jharkhand Skill Development Mission Society (JSDMS) on 5th October 2017, Ranchi.

31st May, 2017 SDMS Training for Training Partners and Assessment Partners organised by RASCI on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2017, in New Delhi.

7th May, 2017 Retail Job Mela for RASCI-Certified Candidates Trained Under PMKVY - Organised by Paramhans Educare Pvt. Ltd

13th - 19th April, 2017 Retail Skill Exhibition & Job Mela in Motihari, Bihar, 13th – 19th April, 2017, on the Occasion of Centennial Celebration of Champaran Satyagraha Movement

4th & 5th April 2017 Retail Job Mela held at Deoghar College, Jharkhand, 4th - 5th April, 2017. Reliance Digital, V Mart, McDonald’s, Hypercity, Café Coffee Day, Big Bazaar and Future Group were the participating companies

2nd & 5th April 2017 Inauguration of National Skill Exhibition, Driver Training Institutes and 35 PM Kaushal Kendras by Hon'ble President of India Shri. Pranab Mukherjee at Deoghar, Jharkhand

21st March 2017 Industry HR Conclave for Retail Sector facilitated by RASCI and Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala on 21st March’17, Kerala

17th March 2017 Workshop on PMKVY RPL program, 17th March, 2017, Ahmadabad

2017 Mr. James Raphael, Executive Head, RASCI, as a moderator for the session ' Inclusion & it's challenges' at the Retail Inclusion Summit held in Mumbai

15th February 2017 Mr. James Raphael, Executive Head, RASCI, addressing the dignitaries at the Retail Leadership Summit held on 15th February 2017 at Renaissance, Mumbai

16th February 2017 Mr. James Raphael, Executive Head, RASCI, honouring HR leaders for the Best HR Initiatives by the respective companies at the TRRAIN Retail Awards held on 16th February 2017 at Renaissance, Mumbai

2016

30th November 2016 RASCI at Direct 2016 held on 30th November 2016 at Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi, organised by FICCI

17th & 18th October 2016 Retail Skills Competition at Varanasi

21st October 2016 Individual Sales Professional QP RPL Launch by Honourable Rajiv Pratap Rudy at Varanasi

12th & 13th October 2016 TTT and TOA for Self-employed Retailer/Individual Sales Professional QP conducted at Varanasi

July 02, 2016 RASCI among the 7 SSCs invited for signing an MOU with the External Affairs to implement Pravasi Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

June 21, 2016 National Conference Preparing Indian Talent with Skills for Global Employability sponsored by RASCI held at Indian Merchant's Council, Mumbai

May 31, 2016 3 Retail QP based Job role courseware created and launched by Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy

May 28, 2016 Job Fair in Amravati

April 05, 2016 Transnational Standards Benchmarking Launch by Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy

2014

September 18, 2014 RASCI team with Rajiv Mathur & Aashish Batra from NSDC on 18 September 2014

May 28, 2014 onwards RASCI conducting placements of 1st Batch of students passed out under National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)

February 5 - 6, 2014 RASCI jointly along with Retailers Association of India (RAI) hosts the Retail Leadership Summit (RLS) to address the unique challenges that Indian retailers face

January 22, 2014 TRRAIN (RASCI affiliated training partner) along with Accenture launches the whitepaper for PWD skill need gap study in India

January 8, 2014 RASCI attends National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) meet in New Delhi organized by National Skill Development Agency (NSDA)

2013

December 12, 2013 RASCI along with RAI presents Retail Employees Day (RED) to bring the retail employees into focus and to thank them for their untiring efforts

October 22 - 31, 2013 Australian Retail Professionals facilitated by Retailers Association of India (RAI) & Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) for a VET Outbound Mobility Program to India to study the fastest growing retail markets in the world

September 23, 2013 RASCI conducts its assessment for its 1st pilot batch in NIIT, New Delhi

September 20, 2013 RASCI Conference in Mumbai to celebrate NOS Completion

August 16, 2013 Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) selected for pilot launch of National Skill Certificate &
Monetary Reward Scheme

June 14, 2013 RASCI signed an MOU with the Himachal Pradesh State Government

April 11, 2013 MoU sign-off with Ms. Jeanette Allen – CEO, Service Skills Australia

Jan, 2013 RASCI offered joint certification with NSDC approved partner (Future Sharp Skills Limited)

2012

Oct 4, 2012 Manning Modern Retailing – 2012

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