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“The Role Mapping and Sensitization Training delivered by Y4J aligns well with our objective of building a strong and inclusive culture by leveraging diverse skills and abilities and complements our continuous effort to look out for, hire and support talents who are differently abled. Kudos to everyone involved!”
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The sensitisation trainings were excellent sessions, very well facilitated and delivered by Y4Js. These sessions have been an eye opener to better understand different types of disabilities, and how we can create an inclusive environment and supportive workplace where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.
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Y4J provides valuable insights & services around PWD; the team consists of real subject matter experts who are very knowledgeable & passionate about the meaningful work that they are doing. For our first engagement with Y4J, we received very professional, beneficial and personalised services from the team and we look forward to further leverage on their expertise as we continue our PWD journey.
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Sensitization workshop had a great impact on my overall thought process. As a person I appreciate inclusion but I never thought of taking the initiative by myself, but now I would like to do so.
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Year by year, I see a lot of improvement in our speech and hearing-impaired students, with Youth4Jobs support. They give technical training which leads to holistic development and stand on their own feet in this highly competitive society. I am happy to state more than 80 graduates have got jobs with their support.
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Saathe introduced me to a completely new world. Even though I was the mentor,I felt my mentee became my mentor and taught me valuable lessons – moving ahead towards goals despite any challenge. Some events in your life leave a deep impact on the mind. This initiative with Youth4Jobs is one such.
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There is a need for a conscious effort to include more persons with disabilities in our work environment.
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With the support of Youth4jobs, I am learning Computers with Screen Reader Software and English at the school. I am taking music lessons. I have improved my self-confidence and for the first time in my life I also got chance to learn and perform song at a program. I feel happy because I have a lot of stories to share with my parents and siblings
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This is a unique special initiative of Youth4Jobs. I want all my departments and local companies to work with Youth4Jobs in ensuring all disabled youth get livelihoods.
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Youth with disabilities in our tribal village have no training and don’t know how to find jobs. My dream is for every disabled youth in my mandal to join Youth4Jobs trainings, get jobs be independent, and not depend on their aged parents
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I have developed a poster for disabled on government benefits and telling other unemployed youth with disabilities about Youth4Jobs and how it supported my life. I would like to work as a volunteer to actively promote Y4J trainings so that others in the village are helped
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Ramanamma, mother of Karunakar from village Nakkavanipalem in Vishakapatnam district. Her son was placed in Cushman & Wakefield and draws Rs.3.8 Lakhs per annum. She says, “Though he is physically challenged, he is mentally capable. He is earnest and hardworking. Y4J gave him, for the first time, a platform to showcase his skills.”
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Businesses benefit when they hire youth with disabilities. Banks and financial institutions get a competitive edge when they begin to hire persons with disabilities. The study highlights several inspiring examples. The initiatives under our Ministry emphasise all inclusive skilling of diverse groups like women and, disabilities
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The government has several schemes to support persons with disabilities to be economically independent and have equal access to opportunities. It is good to see companies , banks are coming forward to hire these youth realising their potential.
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Enabling the participation of persons with disabilities in artistic and cultural life is a key priority for UNESCO. Our collaboration with Youth4Jobs and HSBC to launch the ‘Discovering Ability’ Art Awards builds on our portfolio of disability-focused interventions in India. This includes partnerships with leading cultural institutions to build accessible art galleries; using film to advocate for disability rights; promoting inclusive education for children with disabilities; and helping make libraries and archives disability-friendly. ‘Discovering Ability’ is an important initiative, and signals our commitment to empower persons with disabilities to become both ma”
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Disabled youth are the most needy. I always have supported them in my social activities. This work of Youth4Jobs of giving jobs and helping artists deserves credit. There is so much talent
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The computer Education by Youth4Jobs raises our students’ confidence levels. The curriculum Youth4jobs has designed encourages independent learning and experiences. The effort has made our students become better prepared for future education and make them more independent. Thank you Youth4Jobs for making my dreams a reality.
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Youth4Jobs has been able to place effectively people with disabilities in different organisations by linking youth skills and organisation job requirements without compromising the employer’s productivity. This has instilled confidence in people with disabilities that they can also get their aspirational job by acquiring required skills
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He joined our training in coding and was also coached for the RRBexams. He cleared the exams, much to the delight of his family who had watched him taking and failing the exams repeatedly.
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It was an emotional experience for me, the workshop has helped me to relearn and understand the challenges of person with disabilities.
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With the support of Youth4jobs, I am learning Computers with Screen Reader Software and English at the school. I am taking music lessons. I have improved my self-confidence and for the first time in my life I also got chance to learn and perform song at a program. I feel happy because I have a lot of stories to share with my parents and siblings
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