Earning a reasonable livelihood is key to the dignity of every individual. Possessing a vocation skill empowers an individual to earn himself a dignified life. With this understanding, Nilachal Seva Pratisthan(NSP)conducts a number of programs which equip individuals with vocational skills. NSP has taken up another innovative programme for rural women in the age group of 18-35 years, largely drawn from disadvantaged sections. The objective of the programme is to train the women in certain vocational skills, which would enable them to earn their livelihood. RASS has identified some of the demand areas like-bead making, candle making, spices products chalk, phynile, tailoring and embroidery, household appliances repair and maintenance, computer training, mushroom production, dairy and nursery-raising as productive vocations. In close collaboration with the State Government's Vocational Training Centre NSP offered skill training in home products In 2007, NSP started skill up gradation Centre in Puri District, which were targeted at providing under employed and unemployed youth in vocational skills to make them employable. There are four different types of skilling programs. Tier 1 programs are knowledge centers that provide industrial training. To this end, NSP partnered with different corporate sector.Tier II centers are located in semi-urban and rural locations and teach a wide variety of market relevant skills. Tier III programs are grassroots centers that are village or community based programs and teach specific skills like cooking and tailoring. Tier IV programs are entrepreneurial support programs at the village or slum level where support like financial training or market linkages are provided. NSP provides livelihood skills training to its participants that enable women and men to get a strong start. With the vast majority of NSP participants lacking formal education, training is designed in a way that is accessible and practical. Training programs are specialized in each region, and include a combination of games, role play, small-group work, and other interactive techniques. Field-based instruction also provides an opportunity for hands-on learning and practice. Our training programs are tailored to the participants' chosen livelihood activities. |