The De-suung Skilling Programme (DSP) is a series of short-term training in various fields, which are imparted to unemployed Bhutanese youths with varying degree of educational qualification over the next years. These youths have all undergone the De-suung Training Program, which is a valued-based personal development program intended to encourage active citizenry in the process of nation-building. Built upon the spirit of volunteerism, ethics, community service, integrity and civic responsibility, they volunteer to serve during disaster operations, participate in charitable activities and social services.

The trainings are provided by public agencies, private institutes as well as international experts and trainers. Depending on the courses, some skilling programs are conducted in existing training institutes while others conducted in available infrastructure or establishments, which are equipped with facilities needed for the courses. The focus of these programs is to ensure high quality and impactful short-terms trainings that are aligned to leading international standards. Its strength lies in bringing in foreign talent, skills and technology. It complements the efforts of the Royal Government’s technical and vocational education programs. The first programs of DSP were launched in April 2021.