"Degrees may open doors, but skills open lives."

In rural and underdeveloped areas, unemployment and lack of skill-based training continue to hinder progress. At Ashok Chourasia Trust, we believe that practical skills lead to lasting empowerment. Our goal is to help individuals become self-reliant, confident, and economically independent, especially youth, women, and persons with disabilities.

We design and deliver employment-oriented training programs that match local needs and market opportunities, ensuring people don’t just look for jobs—they create them.

Key Programs:

• Tailoring and Embroidery Training
  Women from rural SHGs (Self Help Groups) are trained in tailoring, stitching, and traditional embroidery, enabling them to take up orders or launch home-based units.

• Digital Literacy & Computer Education
  Youth are taught computer fundamentals, typing, internet usage, and digital tools, preparing them for jobs and freelancing in the modern world.

• Vocational Training
  Programs include mobile repairing, carpentry, motor mechanic training, and other hands-on trades that can provide sustainable livelihood.

• Entrepreneurship & Mentoring
  We support individuals with basic business training, bookkeeping, marketing, and mentorship to start their own micro-enterprises.

• Soft Skills Development
  Workshops are held to build communication, interview skills, leadership, and confidence—especially useful for first-generation learners and job seekers.

Special Initiative: COVID-19 Mask Production by SHGs

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Self Help Group women, with the support and direction of Ashok Chourasia Trust, started producing cloth masks using two sewing machines. Over 5,000 masks were created and distributed in the local community.

This initiative:

• Supported the community’s public health response

• Provided economic relief to SHG members and their families during the lockdown

• Reinforced how skill-building can provide resilience during crises

Target Beneficiaries:

• Unemployed rural youth

• Women in marginalized communities

• Differently-abled individuals

• School and college dropouts

Impact:

• Hundreds of trained individuals have gained employment or launched micro-businesses

• Women are contributing to household income and gaining confidence

• Entire communities are becoming economically and socially self-reliant

Our mission is not just to create job-seekers, but to build a generation of job-creators, innovators, and skilled community leaders.