Livelihood: Mission kaushal

Mission Kaushal addresses a crucial need in India, where youth constitute over one-third of the population and form a significant part of the labor force. Despite their potential, many underprivileged youth lack education and proper guidance, not due to a lack of knowledge, but because they do not possess the necessary skills and attitudes. To harness their energy and drive economic growth, it is essential to provide them with the right direction and learning opportunities.

Challenges in Youth Skill Development

We have identified several key issues in skill development among youth:

  • Skill Gaps: There is a noticeable shortage of quality workers at minimally skilled and semi-skilled levels.
  • Inadequate Skills: Many lack essential skills, including project management and adherence to safety norms at construction sites.
  • Work Ethics: Common issues include casual work ethics, absenteeism, and a general unwillingness to work.

To address these challenges, JMV Child Care Foundation runs vocational skill development programs that cover a wide range of skills, from basic computer and English language training to retail and hospitality services.

Key Focus Areas

  • Practical Training: Providing hands-on, practical training to enhance job readiness.
  • Placement Support: Improving placement opportunities for trained youth.
  • Soft Skills Training: Offering life skills training to develop essential soft skills.
  • Engagement Development: Fostering engagement with potential employers through campus interviews.
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Achievements Last Year

  • Gender Impact: 51% of our beneficiaries were girls.
  • Training and Placement: We trained 9,000 youth, with 6,000 successfully placed in jobs. Of those enrolled in the Youth Skills Program, 93% completed their training.
  • Exposure Visits: We organized 101 exposure visits across the country.

Inspire story

Inspiring Story

Roshni’s Journey

“JMV Child Care has given me hope, and ‘Mission Kaushal’ has helped me aspire to big goals.”

Roshni’s father worked tirelessly to support his family and educate his three daughters. After completing her 10th grade, Roshni struggled to continue her education due to financial constraints. She began searching for a job but faced challenges due to her lack of technical knowledge and English-speaking skills. Learning about the Mission Kaushal program from a friend, Roshni enrolled in a six-month course where she improved her English and computer skills and benefited from personality development classes.

With these new skills, Roshni secured a position as a Computer Operator cum Salesperson at a well-known jewelry shop. She now supports her father in managing the household and contributes to her sisters’ education. Roshni is grateful to Mission Kaushal for instilling confidence and a strong work ethic in her.