Karaikal Port in association with L&T Construction Skill Training Institute conducted a selection drive to offer free skill training and employment opportunity for the youth in the regions of Karaikal, Nagapattinam and Nagore. This program is aimed at increasing the employability of youth and to provide them with an employment opportunity at L&T under CSR Program of Karaikal Port.

The selection drive that took place on 04-Jan-2018 in Karaikal attracted more than 500 candidates out of which 212 candidates were selected for the program. The training selection letters were handed over by Shrimathi Geetha Anandan – MLA – TR Pattinam, Shri. R. Kesavan – District Collector, Karaikal and Shri. K. Muralidharan – CEO , Karaikal Port Private Limited.

The candidates can upgrade their skills in fields such as Form work carpentry, Bar Bending & steel fixing, Masonry and Electrician courses. The selected candidates will go through a structured training of 600 hours (3 months) at L&T construction Skills Training Institute, Kanchipuram.