Vulnerable Groups Skill Development

The Department of Employment and Training, Government of Telangana, engaged the Andhra Pradesh Productivity Council (APPC) as a knowledge partner for the Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) project. The initiative aimed to conduct a One-Day Workshop to generate awareness about SANKALP skill development programs targeting SC-ST-Women groups.

Geo Location

Telangana, India

Platform

SANKALP Skill Development Program

Engagement

Ongoing Project

Service

Skill Development Awareness Workshop

Our Challenges

Promoting participation among vulnerable groups in skill development programs involved several challenges that needed to be addressed to achieve effective outreach and engagement.

Awareness Gaps

Many individuals from SC-ST-Women groups were unaware of the skill development opportunities available to them.

Participation Barriers

Overcoming social and economic barriers that hindered participation in skill development initiatives.

Coordination with Stakeholder

Ensuring collaboration with various district and state officials for smooth execution of workshops.

Our Approach

APPC employed a targeted approach to enhance participation and awareness among vulnerable groups, focusing on tailored workshops, community outreach initiatives, and strategic collaborations with local stakeholders to ensure effective engagement.

Workshops

Conducted 62 one-day workshops across 31 constituencies, focusing on skill development for SC-ST-Women groups to provide vital information on opportunities.

Community Outreach

Implemented mobilization strategies through outreach and advertising to engage local communities and inform potential participants about the SANKALP skill development programs.

Collaboration

Collaborated with district and state officials to ensure effective execution, facilitating smoother implementation of workshops and training sessions that aligned with local needs.

Our Solutions

APPC's solutions for promoting participation in skill development programs are designed to empower vulnerable groups and enhance community engagement.

Awareness Programs

Conducting sessions for SC-ST-Women groups to inform them about skill development opportunities and how to access government resources.

Interactive Sessions

Organizing customized interactive discussions to engage participants, allowing them to ask questions and gain relevant insights.

Skill Training Sessions

Collaborating with MSMEs to provide hands-on skill training, enhancing participants' employability in various trades.

Community Mobilization Campaigns

Executing outreach campaigns with strategic advertising and direct community engagement to encourage participation.

Follow-Up Initiatives

Implementing initiatives to maintain participant engagement and track their progress in skill development.

Empowerment Workshops

Offering workshops on self-employment and wage employment opportunities to equip participants with essential knowledge and tools for their career paths.

Services Involved

APPC’s involvement in the initiative encompasses a variety of services aimed at enhancing skill development among vulnerable groups.

Workshop Facilitation

Outreach and Mobilization

Content Development

Collaboration with MSMEs

Feedback Mechanism

Reporting and Evaluation

Business Impact

The intervention holds significant implications for skill development and empowerment of vulnerable groups.

Increased Awareness

Enhanced awareness of skill development opportunities within SC-ST-Women communities.

Higher Participation Rates

Improved participation rates in skill development programs among targeted groups.

Empowerment for Employment

Empowered individuals with skills for self-employment and wage employment opportunities.