Focus area
Skill development
Skill development
REDS offers computer and vocational training designed to improve employability for underserved youth and women. Course schedules, eligibility and centre locations are published on each programme page when confirmed.
Why skill development
Skill development is not just about a job but a career — it improves the skills of individuals and supports employment. Youth play a crucial role in the economic growth and prosperity of any country.
Many young people today are educated yet face unemployment because of a lack of skills, guidance and technical education, and many are unaware of government schemes available to them. Skill development can reduce poverty and support the socio-economic empowerment of underprivileged sections.
Key programmes under skill development
- Skill development in urban areas for women
- Computer skill programmes for girls
- Sewing machines & infrastructure support
- Driving, self-defence and other skill centres
- Bags, earthen pots & artificial jewellery women's groups
- SAFE — Skill Acquisition for Female Empowerment
REDS initiatives
REDS supports underprivileged youth by setting up mini-libraries, computer training centres, vocational training centres and awareness programmes on skill-development schemes.
- Mobile skill development centre under SAFE
- Drawing competitions at our centres
- Internet skill development programmes
- Training programmes for volunteers at all centres
- Awareness and training programmes for farmers
Women and girls at a REDS computer training class
Women learning tailoring on sewing machines
Embroidery work made by trainees
Paramedical students presenting science charts
Girls practising in the computer lab
Trainees studying in a classroom