The Furniture & Fittings Skill Council (FFSC) has expanded its industry-driven furniture skilling ecosystem with the launch of two new centres—the IFA x FFSC Skill Academy in Kochi and the Swati Interior x FFSC Centre of Excellence in Silvassa. These centres signal a significant shift toward employer-integrated training models for the Furniture, Interior & Allied sectors, where demand for shop-floor–ready talent continues to rise.
The furniture skilling ecosystem expansion emerged from months of structured dialogue
with manufacturers across Kerala and Silvassa. Industry leaders consistently highlighted
a shortage of technically trained workers who could transition smoothly into production roles. The feedback converged on a clear insight: conventional training systems were not keeping pace with the needs of modern furniture and interior manufacturing.
In Kochi, FFSC’s engagement with the IFA network helped crystallise the idea of a Skill
Academy designed around real manufacturing workflows. This led to the formal launch
of the IFA x FFSC Skill Academy on December 1, 2025. The Academy will offer immersive
programmes tailored to shop-floor roles, with the first batch beginning on December 15.
In Silvassa, FFSC collaborated with Swati Interior to establish a Centre of Excellence directly inside its production facility. The soft launch took place in the presence of the
company’s senior technical leaders, reinforcing the model of industry-owned skilling.
Seven candidates have already begun training, with more joining around December 15.
The centre aims to serve as a regional hub for experiential training on actual machinery
and production systems.
Both centres reflect an emerging model in India’s furniture skilling ecosystem: the
industry identifies the need, co-designs the solution, and participates actively in
delivery. This approach reduces skill mismatches, enhances employability, and
strengthens talent pipelines across the Furniture, Interior & Allied sectors.
These initiatives represent the next phase of skilling—contextual, industry-led, and
focused on outcomes for both employers and youth. FFSC expects the centres to
significantly improve the availability of trained talent across Kerala, Silvassa and
neighbouring regions.
For collaborations or training enquiries, interested partners and candidates may send a
‘HI’ on WhatsApp to 8595703202.