The main objectives of HPKVN in skills training are briefed below:
- To prepare a prioritized road map for skill development, training and employment for the period 2016-22 for trainees passing out from higher secondary schools, school drop-outs, un-skilled workers, unemployed youth, informal sector workers, women, differently abled and other disadvantaged or marginalized groups.
- To make skill training and quality vocational training an aspirational choice in the outlook of the youth and with employers when linked with increased productivity.
- To establish an IT and modern technology based information system for aggregation of skill based information and efforts which will be accessible to all stakeholders
- To operationalize a well-defined quality assurance framework for the skill ecosystem of the State
- To encourage self-employment and entrepreneurship skills and opportunities for the youth of the State
- To make Himachali Youth more employable as per the market needs and trend.
- To create a single access platform for job seekers and provide guidance in self- employment opportunities
- To create tie-ups with different skill development and placement agencies in public and private sectors.
To collaborate with different ministries in Union Government, appropriate organizations, designated Skill Development Missions of other States, Sector Skill Councils, establish appropriate national/ international linkages etc. with the objective of optimizing resources for rapid and sustained skill development among the people of State.