Skilling
Our Skilling program is focused on providing skills development and training opportunities to individuals in the communities. The programs aim to empower individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve their employability, income potential, and overall socio-economic well-being. Our focus areas would include based on the specific needs of the community or industry. Some common elements of our programs include:
Training and Capacity Building: We intend to offer training programs, workshops, or vocational courses to develop specific skills required in the job market. This can include technical skills, such as computer literacy, digital skills, or trade-specific training, as well as soft skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Job Readiness and Placement Support: We aim to provide support in job readiness, including resume building, interview preparation, and career counseling. Some initiatives may also facilitate job placement or internship opportunities for participants, connecting them with potential employers or creating partnerships with local businesses.
By investing in skilling and providing opportunities for individuals to acquire valuable skills, we wish to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities, fostering economic growth and social well-being.
Our Projects
Placement Linked Skilling Program
Signode India Foundation partnered with CGF (Collective Good Foundation) to execute a placement-linked skill development initiative in accordance with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the youth in 18 to 25 years hailing from Hyderabad, Telangana, from an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) and non-ITI vocational background.
The program has been a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering 100 individuals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of solar photovoltaic (PV) installation and renewable energy technology as well as provide participants with access to digital and financial literacy. Through this program we have arranged placements for the trained participants within the renewable energy generation sector which not only addresses India's pressing employment challenges but also aligns with the nation's climate objectives.
The assessments were completed by the Sector Skill Council, and the certification ceremony was organized on 10th May 2024 and 80 participants have been successfully placed within 12 companies providing solar energy and solutions. The ultimate objective of this program was to provide livelihood opportunities to the participants in the Green Jobs sector and contribute to the nations G20 goals.
Enhancing Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy is the need of the hour for everyone. Signode India Foundation, invested and funded in establishing a state-of-the-art Digital Center by providing 30 computers for students at Madagodanahalli Government Pre-University and Muthur Government school and infrastructure to enhance lab functionality at Konagatta Government Pre-University in Karnataka. 10 employees from the plant volunteered during the inaugural ceremony. We demonstrated agility and planning by executing the entire project in just 25 days at the 3 institutions. The digital centers across the two locations will enable nearly 400 young minds of India to explore their passion in STEM courses by providing access to information, skills development and career opportunities.
This will enable the Madagodanahalli Pre-University to introduce the below new courses from June 2023 onwards.
(i) Physics, Chemistry, Math, Computer Science (PCMCS)
(ii) Computer, Economics, Business, Accountancy (CEBA).
Additionally, we have facilitated infrastructure development in the school along with setting up a RO water purifier. These projects were implemented in collaboration with Grameena Abyudaya Seva Samsthe (GASS), a non-profit organization.
Educational Collaboration with Government Polytechnic College, Nagpur Maharashtra
Progressing in our CSR journey, “we focused in the area of skill development and to aid the knowledge gap between academics and corporate requirements” we collaborated with the Government Polytechnic College, Nagpur. We supplied Signode packaging Equipment and consumables for students’ educational purpose and enhance their skill sets in the manufacturing and packaging industry. This support will provide opportunities for skill development among the 180 students at the Government Polytechnic college, Nagpur.
Scholarships
Through our Scholarship program – Badti Asha Badte Kadam we aim to recognize and reward students from under-privileged backgrounds who have no access to education and deserve a chance to pursue their higher education.
Winning a CSR Scholarship can provide financial assistance to support the student's educational journey, helping them pursue their academic goals. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for deserving underprivileged children who do not have resources to pay for their education and to help them pursue their education, a chance to succeed and break the cycle of poverty. We aim to offer scholarship to deserving beneficiaries who are:
- Exceptionally talented but under-privileged students aspiring to continue their education are encouraged to apply.
- Students studying in class 8 and above.
We have launched the program in 2023 and have supported 54 scholars, based in Surat, Jamshedpur, Hyderabad, Tornagallu, and Bokaro pursuing different courses in automation & robotics, diploma in metallurgical engineering, electrical & electronic engineering, accounting, sciences, social work, and schooling varying from 8th standard to B. Tech and Masters education.
In essence, scholarship programs play a vital role in promoting education, promoting personal and professional development, and creating a more inclusive and talented workforce for the future.
