We provide sewing machine operator training to women from economically backward sections of the society from the rural/urban regions. The training benefits women from the age group of 18-35 across several districts in Tamilnadu – Kanchipuram, Vellore, Chennai. The training is a short-term skilling program and includes both theory as well as practical classes. More emphasis is provided on the hands-on training and the training is delivered in local language for the benefit of the participants. The beneficiaries also undergo an assessment through an external agency at the end of the program and receive certificate as recognition of them completing the course. The trained beneficiaries are able to get employment opportunities in the nearby textile/garment factories. Most of the women who have enrolled for our programs are able to clear the assessment as well as secure gainful employment at the end of the program and are able to augment their family income.

The objective of this program is to empower youth with disabilities through skill development. Mostly the youth are trained on 21st century employability skills and some of them are trained on industrial training (fitter, mechanic etc) depending on the type of disability. This short-term skilling program is available for all genders and the program focusses mostly on practical skills. The program is offered across several locations including chennai, shimoga, Bangalore, Karaikudi and youth are able to secure employment opportunities on successful completion of the course. This course also includes an assessment by an external agency to validate the skills of the beneficiaries.

Automotive Service Technician caters to the needs of candidates from both rural/urban region interested to pursue a career in the ever-growing industry. Typically, youth in the age group of 19 – 25 with educational qualifications of 12th Std/ITI/Diploma etc enroll for this short-term course. The training is a short-term skilling program and includes both theory as well as practical classes. Beneficiaries get to practice/study different type of engines and equipment managed in the state-of-the-art lab facility. The beneficiaries are subjected to regular internal reviews and assessments. A final assessment through an external agency is organized at the end of the course. Placement sessions are arranged through partners there is a lot of demand for trained professions in this field. The training is currently organized across locations such as Chennai, Madurai and Kottayam. Beneficiaries get employed with both 2/3-wheeler manufacturing factories as well as dealers.

SHINE is a short-term skill development program designed to help unemployed graduates from rural regions to successfully launch career in the Information Technology sector. Candidates are mobilized through information campaigns organized through campaigns arranged in colleges and social media. This program is organized currently in 3 locations – Vellore, Erode and Salem. A state-of-the-art lab facility is set up in leading educational institutions where the course is delivered with experts from the IT industry. The course curriculum is designed to help the beneficiaries understand the fundamentals of software engineering and are trained on software languages/tools. The course requires full time dedication from the participants and the beneficiaries are selected through a rigorous interview process. Beneficiaries selected for the program are also provided with a monthly stipend of INR 5000. Hostel accommodation is provided to outstation candidates at subsidized rates in the premises of the educational institutions where the course is delivered. Most of our students are able to secure suitable job opportunities in the IT/ITES industry after completion of the course.

Under this program, youth from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds are trained on 21st century employability skills. In addition, youth are also trained on computer literacy and life skills. This short-term skilling program is available for all genders and the program focusses mostly on practical skills – includes exercises, demos and visits to retail stores/internships etc. The program is offered across several districts including chennai, chengelpet, Kanchipuram and the youth are able to secure employment opportunities on successful completion of the course. The beneficiaries come from a wide range of backgrounds for this program both graduates/non-graduates. Based on their educational qualification and skills, they are able to find employment opportunities in retail stores, supermarkets, voice & non-voice-based call centers etc. This course also includes an assessment by an external agency to validate the skills of the beneficiaries.

CNC operator training is currently organized in Chennai considering the city as one of the biggest hubs for manufacturing industries. Typically, youth in the age group of 19 – 25 with educational qualifications of 12th Std/ITI/Diploma etc enroll for this short-term course. Theory classes are organized in a classroom set up while practical sessions are planned in partnership with the industry considering the need for detailed and rigorous training. Students spend quality time in a manufacturing set up and operate CNC machines to enhance their learning. As with all our courses, both internal reviews and external assessments are organized during the course. Successful candidates are provided with a certificate of recognition at the end of the course. Based on the profile of the candidate, suitable employment opportunities are lined up and assistance is provided to them to take up suitable job opportunities.