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Pratham Institute for Literacy, Education & Vocational Training. Overview and Future Plans 2012-2013. CONTEXT. In the present context of globalization, the demand for skilled and multi-skilled workers has increased.
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Pratham Institute for Literacy, Education & Vocational Training Overview and Future Plans 2012-2013
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 skill development for high growth sectors. • Set standards for training to ensure quality and provide accountability.
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 This presentation focuses on the Vocational Training wing under Pratham Institute
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 students like me.”
STUDENT STORIES: KALPESH, MAHRASHTRA • 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. • 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.
Industry Specific TrainingProgram 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 – Rs. 4,500 • Remaining fees in a monthly installments
Industry Specific Training Hospitality Placement Rate by Quarter (2011-2012) A structured centralized placement team was put in place
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)
Nursing 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
Employment Readiness TrainingVolunteer 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.
Employment Readiness Training Components of EFE Digital Literacy English
Employment Readiness ProgramMicro Enterprise Training (Non-Volunteers) • 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.
Employment Readiness TrainingMicro Enterprise Franchise Model Courses Offered: English, Digital Literacy, Self-Management & Professional Development and Beauty Duration: 120 Contact Hours, Computer-based & Lecture-based sessions Number of Centers: 22 Location: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh Model Centers
Employment Readiness TrainingBeautician 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
Employment Readiness Program Skilling Centers • 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.
