From Education to Employment
VJM’s Skill Development Centre: Stitching Together the Dream of Financial Independence for Young Girls.
In India, the journey from education to employment, especially for young girls, remains full of challenges.
Even in today’s progressive times, many girls continue to face societal barriers that limit their access to education and opportunities for economic independence.
Societal pressure, financial problems, and gender bias often result in girls being pulled out of school at a young age, leaving them vulnerable and dependent.
The result?
A vicious cycle of poverty and disempowerment that is hard to break.
Yet, there is hope.
Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) is actively working to uplift underprivileged girls and women through various initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between education and employment.
One such initiative is Anand Dham Kaushal Vikas Kendra in Faridabad, India.
It is a state-of-the-art skill development centre not only equips needy girls with vocational skills but also prepares them for a life of self-reliance and dignity.
The centre runs with the help of donations and contributions from kind-hearted people who want to give it back to society.
And VJM leaves no stone unturned to run the centre successfully.
The efforts include sensitizing needy women and girls about the availability of such a skill centre in the city that provides useful training without any financial burden on them.
And here’s how the centre does that.
Identifying Out-of-School Girls
The first step in the success of this initiative is identifying young girls who have fallen out of the educational system.
The girls who are often left behind due to financial struggles or household responsibilities are the key focus of VJM.
The mission reaches out to families and engages with parents to pinpoint where help is needed the most.
The aim is to bring these girls back into the fold of learning through vocational training.
Encouraging and mobilising families
Once the girls are identified, VJM focuses on the second challenge: persuading families to support their daughters’ education and job aspirations.
Many families are hesitant to let their daughters pursue further education or work outside the home.
VJM understands this challenge and addresses it by meeting with families, explaining the benefits of vocational training, and showcasing real-life success stories.
They work to create a support system around the needy girls.
Providing the Best Facilities to Motivate Families
To make vocational training beneficial, the skill development centre offers state-of-the-art facilities.
The centre is equipped with the latest tools and equipment, ensuring that the girls receive hands-on training in a variety of fields, such as stitching, tailoring, beauty care, and computer skills.
The infrastructure plays a crucial role in motivating families to allow their daughters to join the programs.
Efficient Staff and Volunteers
An initiative of this magnitude requires a team of dedicated and efficient staff members who are not only experts in their fields but also deeply invested in the cause.
VJM hires trained professionals who can impart the necessary skills and also brings on board volunteers who share the vision of empowering young girls.
This collective effort ensures that the girls receive high-quality training and mentorship.
Vocational Training and Job Readiness
The vocational training provided at the Kaushal Vikas Kendra is designed to ensure that each girl is job-ready by the time she completes the course.
Whether it’s through skill development in sewing, computer and IT, or beauty & wellness, the training is tailored to meet the current market demands.
Additionally, girls are trained in soft skills such as communication, professionalism, and time management, which are crucial for succeeding in any workplace.
PMKVY Certification
To enhance the employability of these trainees, the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) certification is awarded upon completion of their training.
This government-backed certification is widely recognized across industries, giving these girls a competitive edge when applying for jobs or further educational opportunities.
Assistance with Loans, Jobs, and Further Education
The project doesn’t end with training and certification. VJM actively helps these girls secure loans to start their own small businesses, find job placements, or even pursue further education.
The goal is to make them financially independent, capable of contributing to their families and communities.
And this is how VJM’s Kaushal Vikas Kendra is breaking the cycle of poverty and dependence that traps so many young girls.
By providing education, vocational training, and employment support, the mission is stitching together a brighter, more independent future for countless young women.
This approach is a light of hope, offering not just a path to financial independence but also to personal dignity and empowerment.
Come forward, be a part of this initiative
The skill development centre runs on donations from individuals and charity organisations.
To empower more women and girls who can’t afford costly training, come forward and help them.
Your contribution will be tax-free.
It will help in empowering marginalised girls, which would eventually make our society more progressive and developed.
