Skilling & Livelihood

Our Skilling and Livelihood programs are fundamentally focused on pre-vocational training and essential life skills to build independence and confidence. We provide preparatory programs that smoothly transition individuals from school life into the demands of the working world, setting a strong foundation for a career.

Crucially, training goes beyond technical abilities to integrate vital essential life skills, including communication, problem-solving, digital literacy, and workplace etiquette, ensuring participants are holistically equipped and confident to thrive in any professional setting or contribute actively to their community.

Program Structure

Year 1: Life Skills & Transition

Transition from school to vocational training
Life skills training
Discovery process to identify strengths and interests

Year 2: Prevocational and Skill Development Program

Structured skill-building activities
Self-advocacy and social skills
Workplace etiquette & time management

Heading Year 3: Vocational Training & Employment

Job-specific skills (Retail, F&B, Digitization)
Internships & on-the-job training
Customized employment support

Prevocational and Skill Development Program

Intellectual Disabilities and developmental disabilities

We run a robust Skill Training & Development Program designed to nurture both personal growth and employability skills in our students.

Personal Development

Positive behaviour and social interaction
Confidence building
Personal hygiene and self-advocacy
Communication with peers, teachers, and parents
Overall behavioural improvement

Professional Training

Structured training to prepare students for employment in three key sectors:

Digitization / Computer / IT
Retail & Housekeeping
Food & Beverages (F&B)

Students gain hands-on practice in real-life settings such as malls, cafés, and supermarkets, guided by a comprehensive syllabus including basic computer training.

Training Duration

📅 15th June – 15th February

A continuous cycle of training, assessment, and mentoring.

Placement Support

Our dedicated placement team connects students with meaningful job opportunities through direct industry engagement and NGO partners.
We proudly collaborate with:
Corporates: SAP Labs, Microsoft, HSBC Bank
Retail chains: Mitti Café, D-Mart
20+ employer partners across sectors

What is Self-Advocacy?

Since 2013, Seva-in-Action has included Self-Advocacy training as part of its Life Skills curriculum. The initiative is part of SAFI (Self-Advocates Forum of India), a national platform created by PARIVAAR.

Self-Advocacy means empowering people with IDDs to:

Speak up for themselves
Make their own decisions
Ask for help when needed
Participate in decisions affecting their lives
Support others and advocate for inclusion

SiA’s training also involves parents, teachers, and PwIDDs as mentors and self-advocates, with regular participation in SAFI conventions across India.