Build Confidence and Independence With Vocational Training Program for Disabled

1. Build Confidence and Independence With Vocational Training Program for Disabled Vocational training has a crucial role to play in the economic and social development of any country. The term "vocational training" means a training that prepares an individual to garner a specific occupation. Poverty can only be combated with education which also ensures inclusion for all strata of society and all different kinds of people including the disabled. A disabled person feels empowered with employment and it is a vital step towards the rehabilitation of disabled people. With employment, comes a sense of freedom, independence, belonging, and overall well-being in those who are disabled in any way. In this article, we will find out what are some of the useful vocational training that you can take and the importance of vocational training for disabled. What is Vocational Training The aim of vocational training is to develop technical skills in an individual for a specific trade or job. More than theoretical knowledge, vocational training offers practical knowledge which is different from traditional education. ● Vocational training is a practical and instructional program that enables you to get a particular job such as artisan, technician, tradesperson, etc. ● The training comprises theoretical or classroom training, hands-on training, or both. ● Vocational training can lead to a diploma, a certification, or even an associate’s degree.

2. ● The vocational training students receive prepares them for a gamut of occupations which include, but are not limited to: ○ Plumbing ○ Automotive repair ○ Graphic design ○ Culinary arts ○ Fashion designing ○ Welding ○ Dental hygienist ○ Computer technician How Vocational Training Can be a Boon For Disabled Disabilities in individuals can be of different types and it is an umbrella term for many things such as a mental health condition (like depression) to an intellectual disability. It is very essential that persons with disabilities gain employment as it gives them self-sufficiency and improves their living conditions. Vocational training for the disabled aims at giving them the skills which are relevant in the current labor market scenario. ● Gain Independence through employment - Vocational training is the first step in providing proper education to the disabled and to have improved chances of employment in society in the future. Adults and youth acquire marketable skills which allow them to take up decent jobs with good incomes. ● Tailored courses - Vocational training for the disabled are tailored for the unique needs of every disability a person has, so the teacher can come up with a different approach for each student. This makes such training extremely useful as students learn from teachers who know how to treat them based on their requirements. ● Builds Self-esteem - If you are a disabled person, you might feel secluded from society and lack self-esteem. With vocational training, a disabled person gets to be included in the mainstream as they have something to offer with the skills they learn in these training sessions. ● Access to many support services - Those who provide vocational training to the disabled have practices and policies in place where they get placement services, vocational guidance, adapted equipment, and assistive devices. ● Holistic development - At vocational training people get to interact with each other and socialize which enriches them in many ways. By various means like prayers and seminars, disabled people are given a chance of holistic development and enhance their personality. How to Select a Vocational School For Disabled People with disabilities have special and different needs. For this reason, one must approach the selection of an institute for special needs people with utmost care. You must ensure a couple of things before enrolling a disabled person in a vocational training program, some of the primary factors are:

3. ● Policies - The institute must have a policy for disability and if it does not have, it is not fit for a disabled person. A school without any policy for disabled people is not geared towards providing all the facilities to them to make their life easier. Modifications in the institute building - The building of the institute you select for a person with a disability must have special arrangements like ramps, elevators, and other such modifications that are designed for ease of movement. Many of the disabled people might be using a wheelchair or crutches, so the building must be able to accommodate them. Assistive equipment - You need modified devices for disabled people. So make sure the institute has adjustable desks, modified computers, headsets and microphones, automatic lights, and anything else which makes it easier for a disabled person to continue his/her studies. ● ● Various Sources of Vocational Training There are a variety of sources from where you can receive vocational training: ● High School Classes - In some high schools, CTE (Career and Technical Education) is offered where typical academic studies are combined with hands-on experience. These are introductory courses that do not provide career-specific training rather familiarize students with a particular industry. ● Tech Prep Programs - These are intermediary courses between secondary and post-secondary vocational training. These programs prepare students for high-tech careers which is a collaboration for seamless school-to-work transition. You get either an associate's degree or a certificate after completing tech-prep programs and it provides a focus for a career path. ● Post-secondary vocational courses - These are also often called trade schools that offer degrees as well as vocational certificates. These courses are in different forms such as: ○ Community college programs - These are commonly taught in a cooperative training format where you simultaneously attend classes as well as work in the job that you are studying for. ○ Standalone courses - Trade schools or community colleges often offer single courses for a particular area related to a career. You will not get a certification or degree with this course but you can earn credits that you can transfer to any of the programs. ○ Diploma or certificate vocational educational courses - After completing a short series of courses, the vocational education program will award you with a diploma. The duration of these programs can vary from six months to two years. Some of the vocational programs which offer diplomas or certificates are in information technology, a certificate in automotive service technology, etc.

4. Nurture Your Soul And Earn With Tech Mahindra's Vocational Training Program For Disabled Inclusion is the key to growth and Tech Mahindra endeavors to make this dream become a possibility with its SMART+ and ARISE+ programs. These programs not just offer skill training to people with disabilities but also train them in basic English reading along with workplace reading skills. They have foundation skills courses that include basic IT and computers, spoken English, and workplace readiness. You could also opt for sector-specific domain training comprising banking, financial services, hospitality, BPO, healthcare, insurance, and ITES (IT Enabled Services.) Source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VlAaI5T3SN6EtbkPQXKiWnFSGGgqGPlA/edit#