EMPLOYABILITY SKILL TRAINING - PRACTICAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT


COMPUTER CENTRES


Information Technology had swept the world and turned it into a global village, with advance mode of digital communications one can reach a person at any part of the world in fraction of seconds. However, the reach of IT to the remote parts of the country is very dismal compared to urban conglomerates. The access option to quality IT education for rural students was limited and it was observed they usually lack the competitive edge over their urban counterpart in getting employed.
In order to facilitate that the rural folk gets hands-on training in latest IT curriculum at an accessible distance, a computer training institute was started in Thiruppanandal, Thanjavur District in the year 2008 and another one in T-Palur, AriyalurDistirct in 2013. Both the centres are equipped with latest systems and power backup capacity, where the centres faculty provide them real-time training.
The course duration ranges from 45 days short-term courses to 1 year diploma, a total of 112 students enrolled and received certificate from the centres.

TAILORING CENTRES


For years, the rural landscape of the Indian nation used to be agriculture-centric. The sector had been the employment generator for the rural people, particularly women. The introduction of modern equipment had limited the manual process, and as a result many turned jobless. The job loss in women has impacted the family, who economically contribute to meet the pressing needs of the family. Also the adolescent and school dropouts languish in vain at their homes.
This had prompted PAT to implement vocational training program in their areas of operations by opening tailoring centres at Thiruppanandal and nearby Aduthurai at Thanjavur District. Another centre was opened in the year 2016 at Melapudur – Trichy. These centre’s staff train the enrolled to stitch blouse, skirts, salwaretc and make them aware about the measurements requirement of the wide range of garments. In the year 2018-19 around 75 women got trained at Thirupanandal, 62 at Aduthurai and 70 at Melapudur – Trichy totalling it to 207.
Most of them on course completion either began their own shops or involved in stitching from home to make a livelihood. The substantial money they earn from the profession comes handy to meet their life cycle needs, education and emergency expenses.

Case Study (Tailoring)
Fight against all odds

Revathi, a mother of two daughters hails from Neikuppam village near Anakarai in Thiruppanandal Taluk of Thanjavur District. Despite being a handicap and shattered by the untimely demise of her husband, she fought against all the odds in taking care of her large family.
Her husband Senthil Kumar , who travelled abroad to win bread for his family had met with an accident within two months of his landing there and succumbed to injuries after a eight month long struggle at a hospital in that alien land.
After his demise, the responsibility of taking care of the aged in-laws and two unmarried sister-in-laws along with her two daughters fell on the feeble shoulders of Revathi.
Determined to face the taunting task, she tried to land in a job but could not succeed. She ascribes the job-searching phase as the most painful and harrowing.
The failure to clinch a job changed her mind , she decided to take up the path of self-employment and joined PAT tailoring center at Thiruppanandal.

She quickly learned the art of stiching clothes from the experienced tutors. Supported by her late husband’s friends she purchased a sewing machine and started serving the clients from her home.
Revathi acknowledges PAT for bringing change in course of her life and term PAT as the guiding light for many women like her in life.
PAT salutes this lady for her courage and determination, Case Study ( ComputerCenter) Iconic journey to success

Tendulkar, a resident of Chidambaranathapuram village , Thirupanandal Block , Thanjavur District belongs to a low-income family. Currently, he is pursuing MBA-HR and got placement in a reputed company.
His continious striving and steadfast approach has enabled him to climb the ladder of success in life.
While pursuing his UG degree, he was impressed with the neccessity of IT by his teachers. This had prompted him to join 1 Year course of PGDCA in PAT Computer Center at Thiruppanandal.
In the initial days of the course, he lacked confidence and worried about his mastering the course.
As days passed the efficacy and simple approach of center trainers had broken the barriers and he was able to equip himself with all traits of the technology.
When he faced difficulties in paying the fees in mid of the course, his acquired technical ability landed him in a part-time job of making “ Building Design” and he was able to settle the dues.
He gained respect among his tutors and students at centre for this feat and he attributes PAT for it.
He wishes the services of PAT to continue in building career for aspiring youths. His request for PAT is to arrange for “Spoken English” classes for the benefit of students residing in his area.