High Schools
Higher Education
Vocational Institutes
School Dropouts
Program Impact
139
Students Reached
0
Number of Placements
0
Institutions Partnered
2
States Covered
The Program's Mission
In India, a critical 17% average dropout rate at the secondary-higher secondary juncture represents a vast pool of untapped potential, often halted by financial need, domestic responsibilities, or a lack of clear pathways. Launched in September 2022, the Certificate Program in Information Technology (CPIT) directly addresses this gap. This joint initiative by the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Dharwad, Mindtree Foundation, and Edunet Foundation is designed with a singular, outcome-driven mission: to reclaim this talent. By focusing on youth who have left formal education after Class X, the program creates a vital alternative route, transforming a point of exit into a point of entry for a technology career.
Our Holistic Approach
The CPIT program delivers empowerment through a structured, 18-month journey in basic Information Technology skills. The core outcome is to enable, empower, and accelerate participants by providing more than just technical knowledge; it offers a holistic foundation for professional life. For a young individual compelled to leave school, the program replaces uncertainty with a clear, skills-based trajectory. It shifts their role from being a financial burden or an early entrant into unstable work, to becoming a skilled candidate actively curating a sustainable career, thereby breaking the cycle that led to their initial dropout.
- An Opportunity to re-enter the formal education
- Financial aid to support participants
- Collaborative ecosystem
- Experiential Learning
Transforming Individuals and Communities
