Bringing livelihood to 1200 poor rural youth

Thanks to the generous people who believe our project is progressing positively and for helping out our youth in grading themselves as skilled trainees.

In April, 88 Hospitality students and 47 Paramedical Science students had appeared for their exams, results of which are much awaited in July 2016. Almost all the students who have completed their exams have been job placed at various hospitals/hotels.

The framework of our awareness programme during the past quarter targets adolescence to youths/women with the point of increasing awareness on existing vocational education which will help them improve their social status and living conditions and as well as to portray our identified strengths that is available at their reach.

The current academic year has enrolled 152 students under courses in Hospitality. Thanks to so many of you who have helped us in achieving our mission – making a significant impact on poor, less educated youth by upgrading their skills for income generation which will lead them to a better living and self esteem. The sequence of support envisaged under the programme is to support the youth with their most essential needs like, expenses pertaining to uniform, educational materials (text, note books, stationery), lunch and travelling allowance which will help them continue their studies without any difficulties.

TRUE STORY

Jeganathan’s family includes himself, his parents, and a brother Jeyaraman. His father is a building contractor while mother is a housewife. His brother, who was average in studies, undertook the bakery profession, though not professional trained, at quite an early age and now owns a bakery shop. His parents meet out the family expenses with the income they receive.

Taking his brother as a role model, Jeganathan joined the Hotel Management II year course after his schooling. As a part of their regular curriculum, he was also sent for his internship programme at Manipal County, Bangalore which had served as a learning platform to help him improve his cooking skills.

“After my schooling I was totally confused as to what course I shall pursue.  I chose the Hospitality Course. My aim in life is to work on luxury cruise. Being formally trained at a Caterer I believe it will help me achieve my goal. I am thankful to all those who are supporting this programme, and the opportunity they have given me for pursuing a skill.” 

Dear friends,

We are all very excited about the progress of the vocational skill training project and this is completely possible only through the ongoing support from you.

From the continuation of our previous report, our students have been actively participating in the training programmes scheduled to them at various hotels / hospitals. All the students have completed their training successfully and are now back to the college for their regular classes. Our students are reviewing what they have covered during the year and preparing for their fast approaching exams in April 2016.

We are also very glad to mention that our students had attended the campus interview held by Mamalla Resorts, Mahabalipuram, Chennai on 4^th April 2016 at our campus. Ten students were selected of which 5 students who have completed their II year course are appointed as staff while the other 5 I^st year students are appointed as trainees in their prestigious hotel. We wish these 10 ten students all the best for their career development.

Your precious donations contributed so far have greatly helped our youth to secure the much needed entrepreneurial skills.

Once again we extend our sincere thanks to all our friends who have donated towards this project.

True story

Mekala’s father is a driver while her mother Shanthi is a housewife and an active member of the Self Help Group (SHG). She has two brothers, Vasanth who is also a driver and Nisanth pursing B.Com 2^nd year.

Mekala’s mother who is a member of women SHG was informed about the vocational training courses. Through the guidance of her mother she joined the Paramedical Course.

Her regular course content covered Nursing, Anatomy & Physiology, Community Health Nursing followed by practical classes. Besides the regular classes special coaching was given on communication skills, English and Computer coaching too.

Her training programmes were at TR Hospital, Trichy. The trainings had supported her with a decent stipend, which she uses to clear a part of her educational expenses as well to financially supplement her family.