Smart – Vocational Educational Training center Supported by Tech Mahindra Foundation
Loaction : West bengal (Kolkata, 24 PGS (N), 24 PGS (S), Howrah
Since – 2012-13
Overview
The SMART (Skills for Market Appropriate Training) programme by Reach India Trust, in partnership with Tech Mahindra Foundation, is a comprehensive vocational skill development initiative aimed at enhancing employability among youth from urban slums in Kolkata. By offering industry-relevant domain-specific training and job placement support, the programme bridges the gap between education and employment for marginalized youth. This is centralized centre concept project operating in different centralized locations.
Objective
Equip youth with market-relevant vocational skills ensure dignified employment and income generation through placement support.
Empower marginalized youth to break the cycle of poverty through reskilling and upskilling Promote youth confidence, soft skills, and professional ethics
Implementation Framework
The SMART centres conduct 4-month vocational courses, supplemented by:
Conversational English & IT skills
Life skills sessions on gender, hygiene, tobacco awareness, and workplace conduct Placement-linked support through employer networking and campus drives.
Events like Virtual Alumni Meets, Campus Drives, and Festival Celebrations to foster belonging and motivation.
Geographical Coverage
Four Centres in Kolkata:
Nabapally : 2013-14 onwards
Metropolitan : 2014-15 onwards
Dhakuria : 2017-18 onwards
Nager Bajar : 2019-20 onwards
Trades : CRS, BFSI, ITES, GDA, Communicative English, Work Place Readyness, Basic Information technology