Vocational Training – Learning for Earning

For young men and women in the community to become economically self-sufficient, Arpana has initiated vocational training courses. This provides income generation opportunities.

• A Pre-School Instructors Training Programme enables graduates to get jobs as assistant pre-school teachers. Training in home crèche and pre-
  school management enables women to set up home pre-school crèches and day care centres for children. Refresher workshops are given throughout the year.

• Catering and cooking classes enable women to obtain jobs and start their own businesses.
• A librarian course has also been started.
• Women are taught the use of sewing machines and basic tailoring skills. This enables them to generate income to support their families.
• A crafts class for women has been organised where volunteers train young women in fabricating ornamental gift envelopes, paper bags, etc. for sale.
• Gas welding,
• Electrical course,
• Computer training.

"Intellectual wisdom leads to success in the material world, but spiritual wisdom helps in conquering your own mind and attaining the highest bliss." Param Pujya Ma