Lend a Hand India

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.

- MAHATMA GANDHI

Our Focus Area

We prepare youth for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities by working at the intersection of education and livelihood.

We aim to integrate vocational education with mainstream education at secondary and higher secondary education levels (Grades 9-12 and student Age 14 to 18).

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HOW WE DO IT?

We work with the government and government-aided schools to introduce vocational education as a core component of the school curriculum.

We set up labs with requisite tools and equipment, recruit and train qualified vocational trainers, arrange internship opportunities for the students, and get them assessed and certified, followed by placement support.

CURRENT SCALE

Direct Implementation:
150+ schools | 10,000 + Students

In partnership with State Governments:
13,000+ schools | 1 million + Students

PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE GOVERNMENTS

We bridge the gap between policy and execution by providing technical and project management support to the state governments to scale up vocational education.

Our team members are co-located within the state department of education, helping the state formulate the policy for vocational education and ensure effective execution.

Currently, 75+ Lend A Hand India staff members support 22 states across India.

IMPACT

The Lend A Hand India model includes civil society’s collaboration with the Governments to introduce vocational education as a core curriculum component, establish labs, recruit and train vocational trainers, organise internships, and offer placement support. By providing comprehensive vocational education services and engaging with key stakeholders, civil society can play an active role in implementing the novel features of the National Education Policy.