“Whatever I am today, is because and only because of Don Bosco Tech Society,” said Ashish. He added, “Those who are less fortunate like me please join Don Bosco Tech free skill training program and you will see changes in life"

Belonging to an economically disadvantaged family, Ashish Sachdev comes from the urban region of Haridwar, Uttrakhand. His father, the family’s sole bread earner, is a farm laborer, with a bare minimum income of INR 7,000 per month. As a result, increased living costs have made it hard for him to meet the basic needs of the family. This compelled Ashish not to go for higher studies and instead, choose a job that helps him provide for his family. He began to work in a shop nearby to contribute to his family’s revenue but due to the absence of required skills, he was unable to succeed.

One day, Ashish Sachdev came to know about the Skill India Mission and the various training programs under the initiative. He considered this to be a great opportunity and visited Don Bosco Tech Society Training Centre, an authorized training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation, where he met the training centre counsellor.

He understood the components of the training, gained information about the Food and Beverage Steward, potential job profiles in the sector, scope, and entrepreneurial idea of self-contracting among other factors. Assuring himself and his family, he enrolled himself for the two-month course where he became proficient at his skills and sectoral knowledge. Additionally, he also learned how to converse in Basic English, operate computers, present himself and write resumes along with theory and practical classes.

After completing the course, an opportunity came from CAPTIAL FOOD (CHINGS). He sat for the interview and the interviewer was well impressed with the knowledge that he possessed. He was offered the position of a Promoter with a basic salary of INR 12619 in Ranipur More Haridwar.

Ashish Sachdev has found an avenue for a secured and sustainable future. He is content with his job and enjoys learning new things. Ashish is among the thousands of people who have climbed the ladder of opportunity by realizing the potential of their skill.