Pillar: Education & Training
In Dhanbad, 34.4% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 35.2% of young women the same age are out of education, close to the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhanbad, which ranks 5 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 50% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 23.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Dhanbad are in the Dhanbad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhanbad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.