Employment Development Programme

The Employment Development Programme is aimed at creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, enhancing job readiness, and empowering unemployed and underemployed individuals—especially youth, women, and marginalized groups. The programme bridges the gap between skills and opportunities by equipping participants with vocational training, entrepreneurship guidance, and placement support. It recognizes that dignified work is a pathway to social security, self-reliance, and improved quality of life. Through collaboration with industries, training institutions, and communities, the initiative fosters both wage and self-employment opportunities in urban and rural settings.

Objectives of the Programme

1. Promote Skill Development
   To offer vocational and professional training that equips individuals with market-relevant competencies.

2. Create Employment and Self-Employment Opportunities
   To help beneficiaries secure wage employment or start micro-enterprises for sustainable income.

3. Reduce Unemployment and Underemployment
   To bridge the gap between job seekers and industries through capacity building and job placement initiatives.

4. Empower Women and Youth
   To improve access to dignified work for women, school dropouts, and unemployed youth through targeted programmes.

5. Encourage Entrepreneurship
   To support individuals with resources, training, mentorship, and credit linkages to launch small businesses.

Key Components of the Programme

1. Vocational and Skill Training
   Training in trades such as tailoring, computer applications, driving, beauty & wellness, construction, electrical work, hospitality, and retail.

2. Career Counseling and Guidance
   Awareness sessions, aptitude-based counseling, and career planning for better employability.

3. Entrepreneurship Development
   Guidance on business planning, marketing, financial literacy, and micro-enterprise setup.

4. Job Placement and Employment Linkages
   Partnerships with companies, contractors, and employment agencies to facilitate recruitment drives and internships.

5. Women-Led Livelihood Initiatives
   Self-help group (SHG) formation, home-based enterprises, and job-oriented training for women.

6. Digital Literacy and Modern Skills
   Training in computer basics, online job application, communication, and digital tools.

7. Financial Access and Support Services
   Connecting participants to government schemes, microfinance institutions, and livelihood support funds.

8. Soft Skills and Personality Development
   Sessions on workplace behavior, communication, interview preparation, and confidence building.

Programme Impact

1. Improved Employability
   Participants gain job-relevant skills, confidence, and qualifications that make them more competitive in the job market.

2. Increased Income Levels
   Beneficiaries secure stable employment or launch income-generating ventures, improving their family’s financial condition.

3. Women’s Economic Empowerment
   More women are participating in self-employment, skill training, and home-based industries.

4. Reduced Youth Unemployment
   Young individuals find better opportunities through targeted skilling and placement efforts.

5. Boost to Local Economy
   Small enterprises, skilled labor, and workforce development contribute to community-level economic growth.

6. Social Inclusion
   People from marginalized and disadvantaged backgrounds are included in mainstream livelihood activities.