FLO Bangalore, under its Social Impact Circle, launched its Employability Program at Swami Vivekananda Rural First Grade College, Nivedita Campus. The initiative was designed to bridge the gap between academic education and workplace requirements by equipping young students with practical, industry-relevant skills that can improve their employability and access to meaningful career opportunities.
The initiative is structured as a 3–4 month training programme comprising 60 sessions per student, providing sustained learning and development rather than one-time exposure. The programme focuses on five core areas: soft skills, computer training, language skills, confidence building, and public speaking. These competencies have been carefully identified to help students communicate effectively, develop professional confidence, improve their digital capabilities, and navigate workplace environments more easily.
The programme was launched in the presence of Deepa Boopesh Reddy, Chairperson, FICCI FLO Bengaluru, and Sandeep Agarwal, Managing Director of Karnataka Plascom Engineers Pvt. Ltd. and Auro Groups and Trustee, Mor Charitable Trust. Their participation reinforced the importance of industry and community partnerships in creating pathways from education to employment.
A key strength of the initiative is its structured progression from training to internships and employment. Upon completion of the training, participants will move into internship opportunities, followed by a dedicated job fair for the cohort, connecting trained students with potential employers.
Aligned with FLO’s focus on AI & Digital Literacy, Health, Wellness & Life Skills, and employability, the initiative aims to develop not only job-ready skills but also confidence, adaptability, communication, and professional resilience.
Key Takeaways
- Approximately 150 students participated in the launch, with the majority enrolling for the full employability programme.
- The 3–4 month programme provides a structured pathway comprising 60 sessions per student.
- Training focuses on five essential areas: soft skills, computer training, language skills, confidence building, and public speaking.
- The programme bridges the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.
- Students will develop stronger workplace communication, interpersonal skills, and professional confidence.
- Computer and digital training will enhance students’ technology readiness and workplace adaptability.
- Language and public-speaking training will help participants communicate ideas effectively and participate confidently in professional environments.
- The programme creates a clear progression from training → internships → employment, providing practical exposure beyond the classroom.
- A dedicated job fair will connect the trained cohort with potential employment opportunities after programme completion.
- The initiative demonstrates the impact of collaboration between FICCI FLO Bengaluru, the educational institution, and Mor Charitable Trust in creating sustainable pathways to youth employability and economic independence.
Impact & Outcome
The Employability Program gathered 3 FLO Members and 150 student beneficiaries and achieved an outreach of 12,500. By creating a complete pathway from skilling to internships and employment, the programme seeks to enable young people to become economically independent and better prepared for the evolving world of work.