APSSDC is formed as a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) corporation to promote Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Corporation serves as the ‘Executive Agency’ for the newly formed Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. APSSDC will also serve the important task of providing high quality skilled manpower as part of the ‘Knowledge and Skills Mission’ of GoAP, which is one of the cross-cutting missions among the seven missions formed by the Govt of AP to facilitate double digit growth of the state.