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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130706
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UID:58358-1372982400-1373068799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Program
DESCRIPTION:In the month of July 13′\, an Employer Engagement Program was conducted at ANK\, one of the STeP centre in Delhi .Mr. Lalit \,who is engineer by profession and volunteer of Smile Foundation conducted the session on STeP training program and its benefits. The session was an learning experience for the students. Following points were covered in presentation including career management\, job interview\, soft skills etc. The program helped the students in improving their communication skills. The confidence with which the students interacted was evident during the engagement program. They were willing to know more in terms of what they can explore as career opportunity. The enthusiasm of the students was most striking as they asked several questions regarding various career options available in the market. \nSTeP beneficiaries was not only interested in retail management but in knowing how they can go in diverse fields of study like medicine\, engineering etc. Mr. Lalit feels that the STeP program is already achieving its objective by preparing the beneficiaries with high class training facilities. The students feel that the curriculum is a very well thought-out course. \nThe beneficiaries were very joyful with the outcome of the engagement program and feel that they were in the right track in achieving their goal i.e. to become self independent and successful in their life.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-program-4/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130713
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20220929T131031Z
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UID:44849-1373414400-1373673599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing the scalability and sustainability of grassroots NGOs
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation organised a three-day capacity building programme\, Empowering Grassroots\, to enable and equip genuine grassroots NGOs to participate in the process of social change at the local level effectively\, by enhancing their scalability and sustainability. The event was conducted from July 10-12\, 2013\, under the guidance of subject experts\, trainers and international observers. \nThe grassroots NGOs in India have been doing remarkable work in different areas of social development. By engaging directly with the community\, these NGOs are able to identify and address the specific concerns of the people. But unfortunately such initiatives are unable to sustain themselves due to lack of support\, adequate communication channels and proper governance. \nSmile Foundation has built the capacities of 500 grassroots NGOs in the last two years under its Empowering Grassroots programme. Addressing the programme\, Mr. Vikram Singh Verma\, Chief Operating Officer\, Smile Foundation\, said\, “Smile Foundation sees itself not as a funding agency\, but as a national development organisation\, that not only supports but helps build capacities at the grassroots so that they eventually become self sustainable.” \nThe event held interactive sessions on key aspects like building local support for sustainable fundraising\, project management\, better fund utilisation\, need of proper communication and brand building\, meeting the expectations of donors\, communicating with the stakeholders\, leadership and the practice of good governance. By bringing together NGOs from all over the country\, the programme also provided them a common platform to share their experiences and challenges. \nTalking about the thought behind Empowering Grassroots\, Mr. Santanu Mishra\, Co Founder & Executive Trustee\, Smile Foundation\, said\, “As an organisation\, Smile Foundation has always aimed to identify\, handhold and build capacities of genuine grassroots NGOs to achieve accountability\, sustainability\, scalability and leadership. Empowering Grassroots is an extension of this effort in order to maximise reach and optimise returns by approaching and strengthening a large number of like-minded individuals and organisations globally.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/enhancing-the-scalability-and-sustainability-of-grassroots-ngos/
LOCATION:Delhi
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130713
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20220929T130920Z
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UID:44846-1373587200-1373673599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Swabhiman programme launched in Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation has taken a step forward in restoring the rightful position of women in society by taking its programme for empowerment of women and girls\, Swabhiman\, to Karnataka. \nThe programme was launched on July 12\, 2013 in Hegganahalli and Ramanna Badavane settlements in Bangalore. It is being supported by Shankara Infrastructure Materials Limited\, in association with DANI Development and Social Action. \nThe focus of the project is on the reproductive and sexual health of adolescent girls and young women. Due to illiteracy and lack of awareness about health and hygiene\, most young girls and women neglect important nutritional and sanitary requirements of the body\, resulting in health problems. \nCovering a population of 10\,000\, Smile Foundation aims to bring pride and dignity in the lives of these girls and women by enabling them to discover and explore their full potential in every sphere – be it home\, work place or community. \nThe Swabhiman centre was inaugurated by chief guest Sukumar Srinivas\, Managing Director\, Shankara Infrastructure Materials Limited. He addressed the session by applauding Smile Foundation and DANI Development and Social Action\, for empowering the underprivileged women. \nSwabhiman works on the ‘4-S Model’\, which is an acronym for four novel approaches – Seeking Healthcare as a Behaviour\, Support for Education\, Supporters in Men through Male Involvement\, and Sustaining the Change in Communities. The programme is specifically aimed at realisation of both individual and collective self-esteem and inner strength\, for marginalised and socially excluded women and adolescent girls\, through innovative community practices. \nSpeaking about the association\, Smita Kalappa\, National Director\, Child for Child programme\, said\, “Smile Foundation\, through Swabhiman programme\, identifies adolescent girls and women from the community and develops them into Change Agents\, who in turn actively contribute to the community development process. We are happy to open our first Swabhiman centre in Karnataka and hope this project will be a huge success\, changing lives of many women. Since its inception in the year 2005\, the programme has benefitted over 150\,000 girls and young women to be suitably prepared and oriented for a dignified and empowered future.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/swabhiman-programme-launched-in-bangalore/
LOCATION:Bangalore
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130713
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20221109T145214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T145214Z
UID:57872-1373587200-1373673599@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Swabhiman programme launched in Bangalore
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation has taken a step forward in restoring the rightful position of women in society by taking its programme for empowerment of women and girls\, Swabhiman\, to Karnataka. \nThe programme was launched on July 12\, 2013 in Hegganahalli and Ramanna Badavane settlements in Bangalore. It is being supported by Shankara Infrastructure Materials Limited\, in association with DANI Development and Social Action. \nThe focus of the project is on the reproductive and sexual health of adolescent girls and young women. Due to illiteracy and lack of awareness about health and hygiene\, most young girls and women neglect important nutritional and sanitary requirements of the body\, resulting in health problems. \nCovering a population of 10\,000\, Smile Foundation aims to bring pride and dignity in the lives of these girls and women by enabling them to discover and explore their full potential in every sphere – be it home\, work place or community. \nThe Swabhiman centre was inaugurated by chief guest Sukumar Srinivas\, Managing Director\, Shankara Infrastructure Materials Limited. He addressed the session by applauding Smile Foundation and DANI Development and Social Action\, for empowering the underprivileged women. \nSwabhiman works on the ‘4-S Model’\, which is an acronym for four novel approaches – Seeking Healthcare as a Behaviour\, Support for Education\, Supporters in Men through Male Involvement\, and Sustaining the Change in Communities. The programme is specifically aimed at realisation of both individual and collective self-esteem and inner strength\, for marginalised and socially excluded women and adolescent girls\, through innovative community practices. \nSpeaking about the association\, Smita Kalappa\, National Director\, Child for Child programme\, said\, “Smile Foundation\, through Swabhiman programme\, identifies adolescent girls and women from the community and develops them into Change Agents\, who in turn actively contribute to the community development process. We are happy to open our first Swabhiman centre in Karnataka and hope this project will be a huge success\, changing lives of many women. Since its inception in the year 2005\, the programme has benefitted over 150\,000 girls and young women to be suitably prepared and oriented for a dignified and empowered future.”
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/swabhiman-programme-launched-in-bangalore-2/
LOCATION:Bangalore
CATEGORIES:Swabhiman Happenings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130714
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
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UID:58355-1373673600-1373759999@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Exposure Visit at J Marks mall
DESCRIPTION:Smile Foundation organized an exposure visit for the students of Smile Twin e-Learning Programme (STeP) at J Mark’s mall at V.P Road\, Goregaon\, Mumbai. \nPrayog Foundation\, Twin e-Learning centre in Mumbai organized this exposure visit for 18 students on July 13th\, 2013. The students were accompanied by the instructors of the centre Ms. Laxmi Chorge & Ms. Sirumalla Deepa of STeP. \nThe students were welcomed by the staff members of the J Mark’s Mall where they were briefed about the various sections of the mall and explained about the process in detail. They were taught about the different products\, manufacturing processes\, Human Resource Management\, and followed by rules & regulations of the staff members. \nThe students were very energized and motivated through the outcome of the visit. Through such exposure visits\, the students of STeP get to explore and learn about new jobs in different industries at length in detail.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/exposure-visit-at-j-marks-mall/
LOCATION:Mumbai\, India
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130716
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20221109T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T185455Z
UID:58352-1373846400-1373932799@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Employer Engagement program- Arunodaya Trust
DESCRIPTION:In the month of July 13\, Arunodaya Trust Hyderabad organized an employment exchange programme at their STeP center. There were students from STeP training program along with the teachers who participated the session with great motivation and zeal. The objective of the programme was to make an idea about the various opportunities of jobs and also understand the responsibilities\, work atmosphere etc. in BPO sector. \nThe exchange program was organized specially for the pass out beneficiaries while some of the existing beneficiaries also had the opportunity to interact with the employer. \nMr. Md.Imitiaz Ahmed\, a software engineer by profession from Mahindra Satyam visited the STeP center and took a session with the students. The session was very interactive and inspiring. During this programme concerned beneficiaries were explained about their companies’ nature of job\, recruitment policies\, salary structure etc. Many students also benefitted with the fact that the visit has facilitated them in enhancing their personality skills as well. The discussion concluded with the positive note that Mahindra Satyam would be recruiting the STeP beneficiaries in the future.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-program-arunodaya-trust/
LOCATION:Hyderabad
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130725
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20221109T185248Z
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SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Program- Pantaloos
DESCRIPTION:On 24th July ’13\, The team from Pantaloons Fashion & Retail Ltd visited Sanklap Sanskritik Samiti\, Raipur to recruit the STeP beneficiaries for various vacancies available in Retail shops in Raipur. Along with the STeP beneficiaries the instructors from the organization attended the Engagement Program. \nThe team had a detailed discussion with the STeP beneficiaries in order to understand the development and benefit they have gained after joining the STeP center. The students had an introductory session wherein they asked several queries regarding the interest of beneficiaries on joining a job after completion of the course. They also cleared the doubts of the students regarding the marketing job by explaining the growth in the organization. \nThe training program reflected the change in confidence level vis-à-vis the day they joined the STeP course. Later the team took an interview session with the students for placing them in a good position in various Pantaloon outlets in Raipur. The results would be declared shortly. The students were very satisfied with the session and were equally enthusiastic about the prospects of working with the Pantaloon Fashion and Retail Ltd.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-program-pantaloos/
LOCATION:Chatishgarh
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130727
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20220929T130754Z
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UID:44843-1374796800-1374883199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Indian Institute of Photography conducts workshop for ME kids
DESCRIPTION:Indian Institute of Photography (IIP) conducted a day-long workshop on photography for students of Nai Disha Mission Education centre in Noida on July 26\, 2013. \nEducation is no more limited to books and has gone beyond the four walls of classroom. Today\, holistic development of children is very important\, which is why Smile Foundation encourages extra-curricular activities for the all-round development of students. \nDuring the workshop\, Mr. Harshit\, an experienced faculty of IIP\, enlightened the children about the basics of photography and camera handling. In line with his belief\, “There’s a photographer in everybody”\, he motivated the students to take up photography. He engaged the children in clicking pictures with the camera and gave them handy tips to capture good images. \nChildren took immense pleasure in learning the skills and enacting upon them. Mr. Rajesh Goyal\, the Trustee of IIP\, was also present and he encouraged the children to come forward and be more confident while learning the photography skills. \nMr. Goyal handed over the participation certificates to the children for their enthusiastic involvement in the workshop. The workshop helped the children learn the basics of photography and inspired them all to implement the knowledge gained from the workshop in their day-to-day lives.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/indian-institute-of-photography-conducts-workshop-for-me-kids/
LOCATION:Noida
CATEGORIES:Workshop & Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130727
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20221111T124928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T124928Z
UID:60123-1374796800-1374883199@www.smilefoundationindia.org
SUMMARY:Indian Institute of Photography conducts workshop for ME kids
DESCRIPTION:Indian Institute of Photography (IIP) conducted a day-long workshop on photography for students of Nai Disha Mission Education centre in Noida on July 26\, 2013. \nEducation is no more limited to books and has gone beyond the four walls of classroom. Today\, holistic development of children is very important\, which is why Smile Foundation encourages extra-curricular activities for the all-round development of students. \nDuring the workshop\, Mr. Harshit\, an experienced faculty of IIP\, enlightened the children about the basics of photography and camera handling. In line with his belief\, “There’s a photographer in everybody”\, he motivated the students to take up photography. He engaged the children in clicking pictures with the camera and gave them handy tips to capture good images. \nChildren took immense pleasure in learning the skills and enacting upon them. Mr. Rajesh Goyal\, the Trustee of IIP\, was also present and he encouraged the children to come forward and be more confident while learning the photography skills. \nMr. Goyal handed over the participation certificates to the children for their enthusiastic involvement in the workshop. The workshop helped the children learn the basics of photography and inspired them all to implement the knowledge gained from the workshop in their day-to-day lives.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/indian-institute-of-photography-conducts-workshop-for-me-kids-2/
LOCATION:Noida
CATEGORIES:Educational activities & happenings for underprivileged children
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130801
DTSTAMP:20260526T024204
CREATED:20221109T185122Z
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SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Program- XI Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Employment exchange Program is an important part of the training provided to students in STeP Centre to make them well acquainted with various sectors. On 31st July 2013\, Pintu Ghosh from Xi technologies Pvt Limited visited BITAN STeP centre.30 students from the centre participated in the training program. He is the key person looking after the recruitment in Xi Pvt limited and recruited many of our STeP students in the past. The main objective behind holding such kind of exchange program is that the students should be well acquainted with the working culture of companies like Xi Pvt Ltd\, the job requirements\, and what are the areas they need to work and improve on future. \nThe core area of discussion was based on interview and presentation skills. At the end of the training the students were very happy with the outcome of the program as it would help them to prepare themselves mentally to take up challenges before going for an interview. And lastly they learned a lot regarding how to work on their weak areas and become successful in future.
URL:https://www.smilefoundationindia.org/workshops-events/employer-engagement-program-xi-technologies/
LOCATION:Kolkata
CATEGORIES:STeP HAPPENINGS
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