Setu - Women Empowerment Program

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The quarter started with celebrations, events and competitions. Lot of workshops and trainings were organized for teachers to enhance their teaching skills and for students to have experimental learning.

Project "Saksham" Convocation at Setu Skill Centre Nithari Noida: A Certification ceremony was conducted for 58 students who cleared their Vocational courses in Tailoring, Computers and Retail. The certificates were handed over by Ms Manisha Pandey Principal Setu School Noida and Dimple School Project Coordinator. The students shared their experience at Setu and also celebrated their achievement by having a small get-together.

Convocation for Women Digital Empowerment Program: Twenty Six women who had undergone the Setu Digital empowerment Program were awarded certificates a brief convocation ceremony held at Setu. The certificates were handed over by Mr Sandeep Murgai - Head of India MSC along with Mr Mahalingam Ramanan Director ENTMC Orange. Also present on the occasion were CSR Representatives Nitin Garg, Bipin Mehra from Orange and the Skill team at Setu.

Vocational Course Convocation: Mr Ravi Kaul, Chief Trustee Setu handed over Certificates to 116 students who completed their Skill course under "Project Saksham" supported by Fidelity International. The students shared their experience at Setu and Mr Kaul encouraged the students to use the skills learnt in their lives and motivated them to take Employment/Self-employment.

Say " No" to Plastics : A March was organised by the Students and Staff of Setu Multi Skill Centre Sadarpur Colony Sector 45 Noida 201301 against the use of plastic thru the streets of Sadarpur Village Noida. Students of the Setu Skill Centre for People with Special Needs also participated. The students educated the residents about the "Ban on Plastics" imposed by the UP Govt. and also apprised them on the fall outs of using plastics. The information was well received who vowed to avoid the use of plastics.

Yoga Classes at Setu Centre for People with Disabilities: Regular Yoga Classes were introduced at the Setu Skill Centre for People with Special Needs - This has really made a difference and the students have well adapted to the therapy. Thank You volunteers from The Yoga guru.

Success stories from project Saksham

Madhu is married woman. After marriage she wanted to support her husband but she was interested in learning some vocational course so that she can manage her family and job easily. She Enrolled at Setu and decided to do Beauty course. After completed the course she started working at Beauty parlor which is near to her home. She also providing beauty services at home according to the time availability.

Soniya belongs to a poor family. She always wanted to learn some skilling program but her financial condition does not allow her. She then heard about SETU from her neighbors and got a chance to join BEAUTY Course. She was very enthusiastic about this course. After she completed the course she started working at a Beauty parlor earning 5000/- per month.

Mikky, the only deaf member in his family and native of Bihar. He has also done a short course in MS Office. He came Noida in search of job. He wanted to share his father’s responsibilities. Moreover he also wanted to be self - dependent. He came to know about SETU PWC through our mobilization and enrolled himself in Grooming/IT classes. He was very hard working and dedicated boy, who always showed curiosity to learn new things and tried to improve his skills. He worked upon his difficulties with the help of the teachers. After this he was sent to EXL-Company for job interview. Where he got selected for customer handling job with the salary package of Rs. 8,500 per month.