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Overview and Future Plans 2012-2013: Pratham Institute For Literacy, Education & Vocational Training

This document provides an overview of Pratham Institute's vocational training and employment readiness programs for 2012-2013. It discusses the context of growing demand for skilled workers in India and Pratham's mission to provide training and job placement. Key programs described include industry-specific vocational training in sectors like construction, hospitality, automobiles and nursing. Employment readiness training is also outlined, including the Education for Education program that trains rural youth volunteers and the Micro Enterprise program for non-volunteers. Student success stories are shared and details of the various training models and partnerships are presented.

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Overview and Future Plans 2012-2013: Pratham Institute For Literacy, Education & Vocational Training

This document provides an overview of Pratham Institute's vocational training and employment readiness programs for 2012-2013. It discusses the context of growing demand for skilled workers in India and Pratham's mission to provide training and job placement. Key programs described include industry-specific vocational training in sectors like construction, hospitality, automobiles and nursing. Employment readiness training is also outlined, including the Education for Education program that trains rural youth volunteers and the Micro Enterprise program for non-volunteers. Student success stories are shared and details of the various training models and partnerships are presented.

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Overview and Future

Pratham
Institute for
Plans 2012-2013
Literacy, Education &
Vocational Training

CONTEXT

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

OUR MISSION
To create sustainable
programs for training
and retraining of
youth for
employability or
entrepreneurship
including vocational
skilling, job
placement and the
creation of
enterprises.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Pratham
Institute

Internal
Capacity
Building

Vocational
Training

Industry
Specific
Training

Employme
nt
Readiness
Training

Education for
Education for
Read India
Volunteers

Employment
Readiness
for Nonvolunteers

This presentation focuses on the Vocational Training wing under Pratham

OUR PROGRAMS
IndustrySpecific
Vocational
Training

Employment Readiness Training

Target Profile

Youth from semi-urban


& rural areas.

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

Non-Volunteers
Potential 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

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.

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

17 States across India

Program
Description

Locations

Maharashtra,
Chhattisgarh, Madhya
Pradesh.

STUDENT STORIES: REKHA,


RAJASTHAN
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

STUDENT STORIES: KALPESH,


MAHRASHTRA

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.

PROGRAM DETAILS
Industry Specific
Training

Industry Specific Training

Program Objectives
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.

Industry Specific Training

Construction
Courses
Masonry, Barbending,
Formwork/Carpentry
Duration: 3 months
Number of Centers: 2
Location: Maharashtra
Knowledge/Placement Partner: L&T
Registration: Under the Skill
Development Initiative Scheme
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum 5th-9th pass
Age 18-30
Course Fees:
Registration Rs. 500
Meals + Accommodation Rs. 3,000
Students get a stipend of Rs.
3,750 on successful completion of
3 months training
(i.e. Rs.50/- per day)

Industry Specific Training

Hospitality
Courses: Bakery, F&B &
Housekeeping
Duration: 3 months
Number of Centers: 7
Location: Maharashtra,
Chhattisgarh,
Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh
Knowledge Partner: Taj Group
Placement Partners: Taj, IHM
Aurangabad, Best Western, Mirador
and many others.
Registration: Under the Skill
Development Initiative Scheme
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum 8th Pass
Age 18-30
Fees structure:
Course Fees Rs. 10,000
Accommodation Free , Foods
4,500
Upfront payment Fees - Rs. 3,000
Foods

Industry Specific Training

Hospitality Placement Rate by


Quarter (2011-2012)
Percentage of Students Placed
100
100
99
98
90
80 A structured
70 centralized
60 placement team
5053 was put in place
Perrcentage
40
30
20
10
0

90
% Students Placed

12

Industry Specific Training

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

Industry Specific Training

Bedside Assistant
Course
Courses: Bedside Assistant
Duration: 3 months
Classroom Training 1 month
Practical Training (hospital/nursing
home) 2 months
Number of Centers: 2
Location: Maharashtra,
Knowledge Partner: K.E.M.
Hospital (In Process)
Certification: K.E.M. Hospital
Practical Training: Pride India
Hospital
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum 8th Pass
Age 18-30
Course Fees Rs.6,000/Extra cost for Meals Rs. 3600
Accommodation Free

Nursing

EMPLOYMENT
READINESS PROGRAM

Employment Readiness Training

Employment Readiness
Models
Education for Education
(Volunteers)

Micro Enterprise Training


(Non-Volunteers)

Strengthening the Read


India program through
engagement of
volunteers.
To train rural youth
volunteers in basic digital
literacy, English and soft
skills.
Creating village-level
entrepreneurs who can
run and sustain computer
centers.

Franchise Programs for


aspiring entrepreneurs to
set up their own
Employment Readiness
and Beauty Training
Centers
Training provided to youth
in Employment
Readiness, Tailoring,
Desktop Publishing and
other courses.

Employment Readiness Training

Volunteer Education for Education (EFE)


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.

Block
Model

Mini
Block
Model

Similar to the Block Model.


Several smaller scale
centers within each block.

Disperse
d Model

Decentralized set up
where Pratham Block and
Cluster level staff teach
volunteers in each village.
Lessons are held weekly
for 2 hrs in each village.

DIGITAL LITERACY

1 Single large center


where the program is
deployed.
Students come to the
center weekly to learn
English for 3 hrs from a
hired English teacher.

2 volunteers use each laptop for


1 hour.
40 volunteers undergo a 100
hour digital training.
Each entrepreneur operates in 2
sub-clusters (10 villages) on
alternate days.
1Enterpreuner with 2 laptops
implements EFEs Digital
Literacy Program.

ENGLISH

Components of EFE
Employment Readiness Training

Employment Readiness Program

Micro Enterprise Training (NonVolunteers)

To

identify and support


entrepreneurs across
India
To provide youth with
basic conversational
English, digital
literacy, selfmanagement and
professional skills.
To help youth build the
confidence necessary
to enter the
professional world.

Employment Readiness Training

Micro Enterprise Franchise


Model

MODEL

Potential Franchisees in rural India are


invited to attend entrepreneurial
training.

Entrepreneurs are then selected


based on their experience, risk
behavior and business plan.

Selected Entrepreneurs are given a


start-up loan which they must pay
back over 3 years.

An Employment Readiness Center is


opened by the entrepreneur.

CENTERS

Courses Offered: English,


Digital Literacy, SelfManagement & Professional
Development and Beauty
Duration: 120 Contact Hours,
Computer-based & Lecturebased sessions
Number of Centers: 22
Location:
Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh

Employment Readiness Training

Beautician Franchise
Model
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
21

Employment Readiness Program

Skilling Centers
4 Pratham-run centers in Tier 2
cities in Maharashtra.
Moving towards a selfsustainable 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.

THANK YOU

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