The Solar Talent Imperative
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Rural & Urban Youth Livelihoods
We equip India's youth workforce—employed, unemployed, and underemployed—withindustry-relevant skills, career guidance tools, and success-oriented mindsets to participatemeaningfully in rapidly evolving markets. Whether emerging from rural communities ornavigating urban job markets, our comprehensive youth livelihood programs createsustainable skills for growth.
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Why it Matters
1 in 3 youth in India is NEET
70% of India’s workforce is employed informally, leaving millions exposed toeconomic shocks.
Corporates face a widening skills gap
all industries report difficulty finding job-ready talent, slowing growth and innovation despite a surplus of young workers.
Align with SDGs
This initiative directly advanced 6 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
QUALITY
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
GENDER
EQUALITY
EQUALITY
Decent Work and
Economic Growth
Economic Growth
Reduced
Inequalities
Inequalities
Sector-Specific Training Programs
We collaborate directly with leading employers across sectors to design training curricula that meet actual job market demands. Our industry partnerships ensure that youth receive skills training that translates immediately into employment opportunities.
- Information Technology and Digital Services - coding, data analysis, digital marketing
- Healthcare and Life Sciences - medical assistance, elderly care, diagnostic support
- Financial Services - banking operations, insurance processing, fintech support
- Manufacturing and Engineering - quality control, production management,technical operations
- Retail and E-commerce - customer service, supply chain, digital commerce
- Green Economy Jobs - solar energy, waste management, sustainable agriculture
Career Support Services
Our approach extends far beyond technical training to include comprehensive careerdevelopment support that ensures long-term employment success and professional growth.
- Personality development and communication skills enhancement
- Resume building and interview preparation coaching
- Workplace ethics and professional behavior training
- Financial literacy and career planning education
- Mental health and resilience building programs
- Continuous learning and skill upgrade pathways
Key Focus Areas
Our rural youth skill development initiatives address the unique challenges faced by young people in India's villages and small towns. We create locally relevant training programs that connect rural talent with both traditional and emerging employment opportunities.
- Agricultural modernization skills for sustainable farming and agribusiness
- Digital literacy training to access online employment opportunities
- Entrepreneurship development for rural business creation and self-employment
- Migration readiness programs for youth seeking urban employment
- Green skills training for renewable energy and environmental sectors
- Traditional craft modernization linking heritage skills with contemporary markets
Professional Development Services
Our urban youth employment programs help young professionals and job seekers thrive incompetitive city environments through advanced skill development and career acceleration strategies.
- Digital transformation skills for technology-driven industries
- Soft skills enhancement for corporate and service sector success
- Industry-specific certification programs aligned with employer requirements
- Career guidance and counseling for strategic job market navigation
- Professional networking facilitation and mentor matching programs
- Workplace readiness training for formal sector employment
Rooted in empathy. Driven by outcomes.
We recognize that every woman’s journey is unique. That’s why our programs are deeply contextual, human-centered, and outcome-focused.
1. Rooted in empathy. Driven by outcomes.
- We recognize that every woman’s journey is unique. That’s why our programs are deeply contextual, human-centered, and outcome-focused.
1. Contextual needs assessment
- We begin by engaging local stakeholders—community leaders, subject experts, potential beneficiaries—to map gaps in access, literacy and existing skill sets.
- Through focus groups and surveys, we uncover cultural norms, logistical constraints and aspirational drivers that shape sustainable solutions.
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2. Customized curriculum design
- Building on 23+ years of Walchand PeopleFirst Ltd.’s leadership in L&D, our specialists craft modular content that blends life skills and vocational training.
- Each module incorporates real-world practical immersive and interactive exercises to make learning relevant and immediately applicable.
3. Expert facilitation and mentorship
- Our mentorship network connects participants with industry professionals, entrepreneurs and alumni who guide them through career mapping or business incubation
- We provide participants with interview preparation, mock interviews and strong communication skills.
4. Impact reports, tracking and continuous feedback
- We captures quantitative metrics (placement rates, income growth, retention) as well as qualitative insights (self-confidence, community recognition) or any other KPIs you want to track.
- We iterate content, delivery methods and support systems based on real-time feedback, ensuring continuous improvement and lasting impact.
Featured Insights
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Confidence: A Foundational Skill for Empowering Rural Youth in India
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The Secret to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
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