Antarang Foundation’s CareeReady Program (March 2019)

Report submitted by the Trainer Ms. Saranga Kamble about the CareeReady Programme, Organization and modules completed with students of F.Y.B.Com. and S.Y.B.Com. of Mahatma Night Degree College of Arts and Commerce, Chembur

Brief introduction about the organization:
Antarang Foundation is an organization that bridges the gap between Education and Employability for youth. Through our structured programs, Antarang guides youth on Career choice trains them in core Employability Skills, connects them to Employment opportunities of their choice and continues to Mentor them through a network of mentors until they integrate well into careers of their choice.

Over the past 4 years, Antarang has worked with ~25000 young adults across ~ 60-night schools, ~ 25-day schools, through 19 community-based career service centers and 5 senior colleges across Mumbai in the core areas of Career Guidance and Work Readiness with youth.

We have been affiliated with and conducted several batches of our CareeReady Employability Skills Program at P. N. Doshi College, Ghatkopar, MMP Shah College, Matunga, MD College, Parel, Gurunanak College, GTB and MD Shah Mahila College, Malad, IY College, Jogeshwari and more other colleges.

Careeready Program:
This program covers:

1. Self Awareness activities – this measure the students’ Interests, Aptitude, Personality, Realities, Aspirations, Support Systems
2. Career Awareness – detailed information on 8-10 popular Career choices are given and students’ Fitment is assessed
3. Work Skills and Work Ethics – grooming, personal presentation, communication, stress & anger management, interview readiness, and essential employability work ethics
4. Career Linkages – education (mainstream / vocational) and career linkages (part time / full time / internships) are made
5. Mentor connect – connect with a Mentor (a corporate volunteer) who guides students as they take their first career steps

This 40 sessions of classroom intervention build skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, commercial skills, and computer literacy along with the all-important work-ethics help young adults acknowledge the value of reliability, integrity, and initiative.

CareeReady integrates plenty of industry exposure and results in building the ability to make informed medium career choices.

PFA a brief concept- note on the same. For detailed understanding of our Accreditations, Employment partners, Donors and Impact numbers; do peruse through our website – www.antarangfoundation.org

What have we covered so far for Mahatma Night College (MNCM1):

1. Self-awareness activities- We have covered all the self -awareness activities for all the students of Mahatma night college.
2. Career awareness- 11 career groups covered which in total led to around 30+ professions. Students then had a list of careers which match their self-awareness module. From that they picked up one career and we made a detailed career plan for the same. They are in the process of doing a project and presentation on their chosen career.
3. Work ethics and work skills- All work ethics and work skills covered. The average percentage of students following work ethics is around 80%. Students still have to work on their punctuality and regularity.
4. Business English- They are encouraged to speak in English in class and we use Duo-lingo app for learning English along with sessions in class.
5. Placement, Alumni engagement and Mentor connect will be provided after their moc interviews. Mocs are scheduled on 15th March, 2019