Skilling & Employability

Skilling & Employability of women and youth
PCI India focuses on addressing the critical need for a skilled and employable workforce in India. We dedicate ourselves to equip women and youth with the vital tools and training to bridge the gap between education and employability in India.
The Challenge
  • Only 2.3% of India’s workforce has proper skill training, leaving millions struggling to find decent employment.
  • 381 million young people face inadequate education, leaving them vulnerable and without sustainable livelihood options.
  • High dropout rates and skills mismatch exacerbate the problem, creating a vicious cycle of poverty and unemployment.
Our Model 
The PCI’s model leverages the organizations’ inherent strengths in the areas of forging relevant and strong partnerships with public and private stakeholders, deep community connect, strong measurement capabilities and ability to operate at scale. The PCI’s model for skill development for employability is as follows:
Community
Engagement
  • Mobilization and outreach through bootcamps, surveys and structured counselling
  • Onboarding committed participants
Skill
Training
  • Actively based pedagogy with a focus on building industry perspective.
  • Sector specific training coupled with foundational skill sets.
  • Integration of practical exposure through industry visits, guest lectures and on-job trainings.
Enabling
Career
Growth
  • Placement in corporates and local organisations
  • Salaries above minimum wages
Employment
Generation
  • Online resume builder
  • Post-placement handholding for a period of 6 months.
  • Mentorship for building alternate careers.
  • Job retention for sustainable careers.
Technology
Driven
Training
  • Transparent data driven dashboards to monitor progress
  • Access to resources and learning materials