Strong and meaningful Industry Collaboration is at the heart of the Informal Sector Industry Skills Council (ISISC). By working closely with informal enterprises, associations, master craftspersons, and sector-based organizations, ISISC ensures that all skill development initiatives are industry-driven, relevant, and demand-based.

Industry partnership enables ISISC to align training, standards, assessments, and certification with real workplace needs, creating a more productive and competitive informal workforce.

1. Engagement With Informal Sector Enterprises

ISISC ensures continuous interaction with enterprises at the grassroots level.

Key Engagement Activities

• Consultation with micro, small, and informal businesses
• Identifying occupation-specific skill gaps and emerging needs
• Promoting adoption of standardized practices
• Supporting enterprise-level productivity and safety improvements

Impact

Workforce development becomes directly aligned with enterprise needs, resulting in higher productivity and improved service quality.

2. Collaboration for Developing Standards & Curriculum

Industry representatives play a key role in:

• Developing National Occupational Standards (NOS)
• Validating competency requirements
• Updating curriculum based on market trends
• Ensuring training content reflects real job roles

Outcome

A fully industry-aligned skill development model that meets market expectations.

3. Support for Training & RPL Implementation

ISISC collaborates with industry actors to enable training and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) activities.

Industry Contributions

• Providing workplaces for practical training and assessment
• Acting as master trainers or assessors
• Supporting field-level mobilization of workers
• Offering feedback on skill relevance and performance

Result

More workers receive industry-validated training and certification.

4. Strategic Partnerships With Industry Bodies

ISISC partners with:

• Trade associations
• Chambers of commerce
• Sector-based informal worker groups
• NGOs and development partners

Partnership Areas

• Joint skill development programs
• Policy discussions and advocacy
• Research and data sharing
• Employment linkage support

5. Promoting Innovation & Best Practices

Through collaboration, ISISC encourages:

• Adoption of modern tools and techniques
• Incorporation of digital skills
• Occupational safety and health (OSH) practices
• Efficient production and service delivery methods

Outcome

Informal enterprises become more competitive and sustainable.

6. Overall Impact of Industry Collaboration

Industry collaboration enables ISISC to:

• Ensure all skills initiatives are market-driven
• Improve employability and income opportunities for workers
• Support enterprise growth and productivity
• Create a strong linkage between skills, employment, and economic development
• Build a unified skill ecosystem across Bangladesh’s informal sector