VOCATIONAL
PROJECTS
Vocational
training is imperative for teenage children. A range of in-house
courses and links with other institutes provide opportunities for Akanksha
children to develop vocational skills. Akanksha provides vocational opportunities
to its older children, running tailoring, gardening and a unique art project
for its children.
Art
for Akanksha is project where the Akanksha
children produce artworks in an environment of fun and laughter. The artworks
are then packaged by the children’s mothers or transformed into various
products. Bank accounts are set up for each child in the project, which
act as a method of saving and as an incentive for the children to complete
school. In addition to being a source of income for the children
and mothers, the project channels the creativity of these children towards
a productive endeavour, and serves as an important form of vocational training.
Gardening
class teaches children the different techniques
of gardening and vermiculture. The children enjoy their theory and practicals
at the gardening classes.
Sewing
and Tailoring Class is another vocation
offered at our centres. Boys and girls learn sewing, embroidery and other
skills on sewing machines donated to us. All products made here are sold
at exhibitions. This skill will enable children to work as apprentices
with tailors and become independent.
Computer
Class is conducted at the Akanksha office
on Saturdays and Sundays. Children are introduced to t computer and taught
basic computer skills. This will help them take up a job as office assistants
in offices and small businesses.
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