Overview and Future Plans 2012-2013

In the present context of globalization, the demand for skilled and multi-skilled workers has increased.

Therefore in the context of developing countries, such as India, there is a critical need for quality skill development & training.

Between now and 2025 over 250 million young people will enter the Indian workforce. (ISB Insight, Volume 9, Issue 3)

Only 5% of youth aged 20-24 have obtained vocational skills through a formal training system (GoI, Press Information Bureau)

In order to prepare youth for the demands of the job market, India needs to: Expand vocational training and skill

development for high growth sectors. Set standards for training to ensure

quality and provide accountability.

To create sustainable programs for training

and retraining of youth for

employability or entrepreneurship

including vocational skilling, job

placement and the creation of

enterprises. 

This presentation focuses on the Vocational Training wing under Pratham Institute

Industry-Specific

Vocational Training

Employment Readiness Training

Target Profile Youth from semi-urban & rural areas.

VolunteersRead India youth volunteers teachers from rural, urban and semi-urban areas.

Non-VolunteersPotential youth entrepreneurs and students from mainly rural and slum areas.

Youth Trained in 2011-2012

1,200 trainees 45,000 Read India volunteers.

2,000 trainees

Program Description

Industry Specific Training in different sectors such as Construction, Hospitality, Automobiles and Nursing.

Digital Literacy, Education and Soft Skills Training, Beautician Training, Hardware Training, Tailoring, Desktop Publishing and Tally.

Locations Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh.

17 States across India Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh.

Rekha always dreamt of a career in IT, but being the eldest of 7 children, she could not afford access higher education.

She learned about Education for Education (EFE)’s digital literacy program and upon completion of the training became an Entrepreneur in her rural village in Rajasthan.

She soon became the highest performing EFE Entrepreneur in the state, and was given space to run her center by the Gram-Sarpanch,.

She is committed to social responsibility, understanding the shortcomings of students like herself; she charges her students on a range of Rs. 200-1,000 based on affordability.

She is now a familiar face “Rekha Didi” in her village, and is committed to helping EFE spread.

Rekha now dreams of opening a successful computer center of her own, once the agreement with Pratham ends.“I am very proud to be supporting my family

financially and helping students like me.”

Kalpesh was born in a slum in Govandi, Mumbai.

He was orphaned at the age of 11, leaving him and his two brothers in the care of his grandmother.

He planned to take up a job to help the family on completion of Grade 10, however faced difficulties in gaining employment.

His grandmother met a Pratham mobilizer and enrolled him in the Foundation Employment Readiness Course.

The course has helped him improve his English, Math & Computer Skills.

Through the course he has also made new friends, and sought counseling and advise from center staff; developing him into a confident young man.

On completion of the foundation course with Pratham, Kalpesh got a job as an Office Assistant in the election department of MMC.

He now earns a stipend of Rs. 4,500 a month, and is not only self-reliant, but is able to help support his family.

To improve the income generation opportunities of youth.

To Provide industry-specific training to unemployed and underemployed youth.

To meet the labor demands of high-growth sectors in India.

To provide vocational training as an alternative to formal education.

To help youth build confidence and develop the soft skills needed to succeed in the professional world.

CoursesMasonry, Barbending, Formwork/CarpentryDuration: 3 monthsNumber of Centers: 2Location: MaharashtraKnowledge/Placement Partner: L&TRegistration: Under the Skill Development Initiative SchemeEligibility Criteria: Minimum 5th-9th passAge 18-30Course Fees:Registration – Rs. 500Meals + Accommodation – Rs. 3,000Students get a stipend of Rs. 3,750 on successful completion of 3 months training (i.e. Rs.50/- per day)

Courses: Bakery, F&B & HousekeepingDuration: 3 monthsNumber of Centers: 7Location: Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan & Andhra PradeshKnowledge Partner: Taj GroupPlacement Partners: Taj, IHM Aurangabad, Best Western, Mirador and many others.Registration: Under the Skill Development Initiative SchemeEligibility Criteria: Minimum 8th PassAge 18-30Fees structure:Course Fees – Rs. 10,000Accommodation – Free , Foods – 4,500Upfront payment – Fees - Rs. 3,000 Foods – Rs. 4,500Remaining fees in a monthly installments

A structured centralized placement team was put in place

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Courses: Motor Mechanical for Heavy Vehicles, Light Vehicles & Driving Duration: 4 monthsNumber of Centers: 2Location: (Kolhapur) Maharashtra, (Bina) Madhya Pradesh Knowledge Partner: BPCL, Tata Motors (In Process) Placement: Local Auto Service Centers & GaragesEligibility Criteria:Minimum 4th PassAge 18-30Course Fees – a) Motor Mechanic - Rs. 7,500 + Meals & Accommodation – (3 months) b) Driving - Rs. 2,000 (1-Month, Licence charges Extra)

NursingCourses: Bedside AssistantDuration: 3 monthsClassroom Training – 1 monthPractical Training (hospital/nursing home) – 2 monthsNumber of Centers: 2Location: Maharashtra,Knowledge Partner: K.E.M. Hospital (In Process) Certification: K.E.M. HospitalPractical Training: Pride India HospitalEligibility Criteria: Minimum 8th PassAge 18-30Course Fees – Rs.6,000/- Extra cost for Meals – Rs. 3600 Accommodation – Free

To strengthen the “Read India” program through sustenance of volunteers.

To educate rural youth with basic digital literacy, English and soft skills.

Placing participants of the program on a database accessible to potential employers for improved employment opportunities.

Creating village-level entrepreneurs who can run and sustain computer centers.

Digital Literacy English

To identify and support entrepreneurs across India

To provide youth with basic conversational English, digital literacy, self-management and professional skills.

To help youth build the confidence necessary to enter the professional world.

Courses Offered: English, Digital Literacy, Self-Management & Professional Development and Beauty

Duration: 120 Contact Hours, Computer-based & Lecture-based sessions

Number of Centers: 22Location:Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh,

Chhattisgarh

Model Centers

Franchise Model Franchise model adapted from

the Employment Readiness franchise model People who have undergone

some Beautician training and have a desire to become entrepreneurs, are identified and assessed

Entrepreneurs are trained in our methods and processes for 2-3 days

Selected entrepreneurs can start a training-cum-service center under the name ‘Pratima’ Beauty Parlours

14 entrepreneurs selected to date with the plan to expand to 100 franchises over the coming year

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4 Pratham-run centers in Tier 2 cities in Maharashtra.

Moving towards a self-sustainable model, with expenses met from fee revenue

Centers offer the Employment Readiness Program, as well as: Maharashtra State Government IT

course – MSCIT. NCVT certified skilling courses –

basic and advanced beauty training, hardware training, networking, fashion designing.

Approximately a third of students are placed in industries such as retail, telecommunications, banking etc.

Many students proceed to take up higher education upon completion of ERP courses.

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