A Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra offering free 300 to 600 hour PMKVY courses in roles like electrician or tailor.
Vadodara trains 52.7 youth per lakh under short-term skilling programmes, behind the typical district. Of those trained, 95.7% go on to get certified, close to the typical district. The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra is a dedicated centre for this short-course, certification-linked training.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Vadodara, which ranks 3 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on apprentices per lakh youth at 1,405.8.