Employment enhancing vocational skill development

Bosch’s Response to India’s Development and Growth through Employability Enhancement
BRIDGE aims to harness the untapped potential of these youth by creating a pool of skilled entry-level workers for India’s expanding services sector. This three-month program equips students with soft skills, life skills, entry-level job skills, on the- job training, and placement assistance. Over the years, BRIDGE has become widespread across numerous states in India. This approach not only enhanced their employability but also served as a transformative force for less educated and underprivileged youth, breaking the cycle of poverty and raising their socio-economic status. The program’s emphasis on demand-driven training ensured participants acquired skills that aligned with industry requirements, significantly increasing their chances of securing successful job placements. As these participants gain employment and contribute to their communities, the program sets off a ripple effect that stimulates economic growth and drives social progress.

Skilling Youth with Disabilities
Bosch launched a skill-based training program for young individuals with disabilities focusing on empowering them with essential skills for employment by partnering with various NGOs dedicated empowering individuals with disabilities and marginalized communities.

Train The Trainers (TTT)
Trainers play a pivotal role in the skilling process, acting as the keystone between education and employability. In the context of scaling up vocational training endeavors in India, a notable challenge arises from the scarcity of proficient trainers capable of imparting essential employability. skills to the beneficiaries. In response to this critical gap, Bosch has conceived an exclusive ‘Train the Trainer’ (TTT) program that helps in enhancing the trainers knowledge and skills while delivering training.

NGO Capacity Building
NGOs are normally seen as doers, who don’t require skill enhancement to better their work or approach on the ground. While Bosch is known for its involvement in skill development for youth through multiple projects/ programs, we also extended capacity-building support to NGOs. The aim is to enhance their knowledge, awareness, and basic skills on the topic of good governance, management, and sustainability of impact.

Women Empowerment Through Skilling
Kishori Manch focuses on empowering women, especially in the education and empowerment of adolescent girls and young women in rural areas. Launched in 2015 in Nashik, the program equips girls with essential knowledge and skills, encouraging them to realize their potential, advocate for their rights, and actively engage in community discussions. Bosch also facilitated the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), collaborating closely with existing ones in neighboring villages. These SHGs serve as a strong platform, providing training and support for various livelihood opportunities for women.

Livelihood Enhancement Project for Women in Tribal Locations
The initiative empowers tribal communities by enhancing their entrepreneurial skills, effective marketing of forest products, and establishing sustainable income sources in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It prioritizes women, offering targeted training in entrepreneurial skills and promoting sustainable production of forest products, medicinal herbs, and crafts.