Forging a New Future for the Youth of J&KThe Himayat Initiative

Prof. Jaya Indiresan

CAP Foundationjayaindiresan@gmail.com

Presented at: 

The 10th International ConferenceOrganized by:

India Development Coalition of AmericaVenue:

 Institute of Rural research and Development

Dates: January 10-11, 2014

What is Himayat?

Special Scheme To Meet The Needs And Aspirations Of The Youth of J&K

Caters To All Youth From Low Income Families

Youth Who Are School Dropouts

Those With Educational Qualifications Up to

10+ 2 Level

Objectives of the Scheme

Equip Youth With Marketable SkillsBuild Their Capacity To Secure Wage

Employment In Organized Sector

The Major Shift of This Program Is:

“ Retention Based Implementation”

Current Achievements

Target Of Youth To Be Trained: 55890

Total Trained: 10638 (19%)

Total Placed: 6731 (63.3%)

Good Practices The Five Stages:

1. Pre Training

2. Training

3. Pre-Placement

4. Placement

5. Post- Placement

1. Pre- Training

Identification of Project Area

Setting Up the Training Center

Some Innovative Highlights

Recruitment of Trainers and Facilitators

Training of Trainers and Facilitators

Mobilization of Trainees

Selection of Trainees

2. Training

Induction

- Creating A Common Platform

- Ice-breaking Sessions

- Understanding Self

- Life Skill Modules

Fields of EmploymentHospitalityI.T. Enabled ServicesCustomer Relation ServicesHealth Related ServicesRepair and MaintenanceAutomobiles

Sample EmployersTaj Vivanta, AirtelTata AIGVishal Mega MartMc DonaldsPizza HutCafé Coffee DayMaruti AutoHero Hondo Motors, Reliance Communications

Classroom Training and CurriculumDifferent Types Of Courses-3/6/9 monthsHighly Interactive MethodologyUsing Models, Charts, DemonstrationsBasic ICT Skills, Spoken English, Life SkillsLesson Plans & Course Plans DisplayedWeekly Assessment Of Learning LevelsField VisitsExtra Curricular Activities

3. Pre-Placement Counseling

Building Work ReadinessDo’s And Don’t’s In Work PlaceWork EthicsDress CodeMock InterviewPreparing CVsOn The Job TrainingJob Survey By Students

4. PlacementClose Collaboration With EmployersCampus InterviewsSatisfied EmployersOJT Helps In PlacementInforming Parents About PlacementInformed About EntitlementsHimayat Helpline

5. Post Placement

Hand Holding After Placement

Multiple Job Offers

Post Placement Support

MIS Based Monitoring

Incentives For Retention

Impact of the Programme (1)

1. Financial

- Assured Income Rs. 6000- Rs.15,000 P.M.

- Cleared Debts, Saved Money

- Educated Siblings

- Built Assets

2. Social

- Gained Respect

- Interpersonal Skills

Improved

Impact of Programme (2) 3. Personal

- Gained Confidence

- Feel Empowered

- Imbibed Greater Discipline

- Can Plan Ahead & Take Decisions 4. Parental Satisfaction & Pride 5. Community Is Aware of Opportunities and

Greater Hope For The Future 6. Corporates Become Sensitive To The

Needs Of The Community

Thank You