Economic and Skill Development

This project aims to generate employment for the residents of SAC. For being entitled to internships and jobs, there will be a huge emphasis on Skill Development among the residents.  

Our pedagogy will include:

·   Setting up a Library in SAC: The library offers access to a variety of resources, like books, magazines, and newspapers, to help individuals grow and become better versions of themselves. To start, we'll have famous Hindi and English books (fiction and non-fiction), encyclopaedia, plays, comics, etc. available through a library card for those interested. 

·   Experience and Situation-Based Learning: Situation-based learning is real-life or simulated learning that is more engaging and relevant for learners. It helps increase motivation, and retention, and develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Internships through Internshala provide practical experience and improve job prospects. 

·            Internships: We're aiming at providing internships to the students through our numerous contacts and also at ASHI's own office in their desired fields so that they can get hands-on experience.

We will be focusing on the following two aspects of Skill Development:

1. Academic Skill Development

2. Skill Development beyond Academics

ACADEMIC SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Educational Skills will be extended in the subjects of Math, Language Skills, and Computers. These subjects are emphasized because they are normally pre-requisite for an employer. 

1. Math: Strong calculations through the abacus will be focused upon. Games like monopoly, sudoku, building blocks, etc will be a part of the curriculum. Being calculative can attract a whole bunch of opportunities at retail stores, transportation companies, healthcare centers, billing counters, etc. Apart from that critical thinking and mental math will be focused upon.

2. Language Skills: Strong communication skills are vital for a successful career. Personality development emphasizes a command of Hindi and English, which are important in corporate and nationwide contexts. Fun methods, such as games, songs, movies, and pop culture references, will be used to improve English proficiency. A library with comics and engaging books will also foster a love of reading and help develop speaking and listening skills. This will open up opportunities in fields such as call centers, hospitality, tourism, and teaching. 

3. Computers:  With a rapid technological drift and the era of AI, this is by far the most important skill to learn. Imparting computer learning will give the residents access to innumerable opportunities, considering that computers these days are omnipresent. Currently, our office accommodates 9 desktops and needs an expansion. The required step is to come up with a designated computer center that can accommodate at least 20 computers so that more students can be enrolled at a very nominal fee.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT BEYOND ACADEMICS

Several skill-development areas that are equally important do not revolve much around academics. These areas also have a huge potential in generating employment opportunities. We’re currently focusing majorly on cutting and tailoring, art and craft, digital marketing, beauty care, mehendi application, etc. in our vocational training. To add to these, we’ll be coming up with photography, animations, and video editing courses, as well.

1. Cutting and Tailoring: Learning this skill can enable the residents of SAC, especially young adult women, to be self-dependent, be employed at boutiques or local clothing businesses, or start something of their own. At ASHI, we provide beginners and advanced modules in this area. 

2. Mehendi Application: Mehendi is a popular demand in the Indian culture, especially during special occasions like weddings, Diwali, Raksha-Bandhan, etc. which provides a steady stream of income. 

3. Art and Craft: This course will focus on drawing, painting, and craft work (like creating paper bags, handmade cards, charts, and other personalized handmade gifts). The gifting industry is growing and has room for a lot of scopes. 

4. Digital Marketing: ASHI is conducting this course through its collaboration with NIIT. With everything going digital, it's needless to emphasize how important digital marketing is for business at present and potentially in the future.

5. Beauty Care: ASHI's beauty care course trains individuals in various beauty and personal care areas such as skin care, hair care, make-up application, and nail care. The course not only teaches practical skills but also provides knowledge and principles to help individuals gain the confidence and skills needed for a career in the beauty industry. 

6. Photography: The takers of this course will be equipped with fundamentals of the camera, a sense of lighting and composition, and practical in the form of street, landscape, and portrait photography. 

7. Video Editing: The course will include an overview of video editing software, organizing footage, adding transitions, sound editing, color correction, etc. Video editing skills can open up job opportunities in fields such as film and television production, video journalism, wedding shoots, and video marketing. 

8. Graphic Designing: This course will include an introduction to the different graphic design software options, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and others, typography, image creation and manipulation, and design.