Skills for Tomorrow · Project concept
Skills to Livelihood
Employment Readiness
- Beneficiaries
- 250
- Indicative budget
- ₹20 lakh
- Duration
- 12 months
- Geography
- Telangana (semi-urban clusters)
- Target group
- Unemployed youth & school leavers, 18–30
Hypothetical demonstration assumptions
Overview
A practical skills and entrepreneurship programme that connects young people to real jobs — combining trade training, workplace readiness and employer-linked placement with structured follow-up.
Objectives
- 01
Train 250 young people in industry-relevant trades
- 02
Facilitate placement or apprenticeships for the majority of completers
- 03
Support aspiring entrepreneurs with business basics
- 04
Track six-month retention to measure lasting outcomes
Timeline & implementation phases
Month 1–2
Discover
Labour-market scan, employer consultations, candidate counselling.
Month 3–8
Train
Trade and soft-skills training with practical workshops.
Month 9–10
Place
Placement drives, apprenticeships, enterprise kits for entrepreneurs.
Month 11–12
Sustain
Retention follow-up and final outcome reporting.
Detailed sample budget
| Line item | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Training & delivery | 45% | ₹9.00 lakh |
| Tools, labs & resources | 20% | ₹4.00 lakh |
| Placement & mobilisation | 15% | ₹3.00 lakh |
| Monitoring & evaluation | 10% | ₹2.00 lakh |
| Programme management | 10% | ₹2.00 lakh |
| Total (indicative) | 100% | ₹20 lakh |
Implementation model
Delivered through accredited training partners and local employers. ProGrow Foundation coordinates employer linkages, tracking and reporting.
Expected results
- Certified, job-ready young people
- Employer partnerships in the cluster
- Documented placement and retention data
Proposed KPIs
Risk & monitoring approach
Migration after placement
Prioritise local employers and track remotely.
Mismatch with employer needs
Co-design curriculum with employers.
Low retention
Mentorship and six-month follow-up calls.
Monitoring: baseline and endline surveys, monthly field reports, quarterly partner reviews and an independent mid-term check where budget allows.