High Schools
Higher Education
Vocational Institutes
School Dropouts
Program Impact
18126
Students Trained
0
Number of Placements
121
Institutions Partnered
12
States Covered
Empowering India's Vocational Youth
SkillSaksham is a powerful collaborative initiative between the Edunet Foundation, Microsoft, and the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Government of India . The program is strategically designed to enable, empower, and accelerate students from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) towards entry-level technology jobs .
Our Approach
The program’s design is structured around a dual-track model to effectively serve different segments of the vocational education ecosystem. The NSTI model offers a comprehensive 320-hour intensive training program for ITI diploma holders, focusing on advanced skill development in high-demand areas like AI, Cybersecurity, and Power BI, complemented by capstone projects. The ITI model provides a more accessible pathway for currently enrolled students through 55 hours of modular, instructor-led sessions that deliver Digital and Employable skills.
- Foundational Learning
- Industry relevant skills
- Placement support
- Free certifications
- Capstone projects
Sustainability built into scale
