MODULE 1
◷ 6h
Interview Readiness I
Resume, LinkedIn, company research, HR questions, STAR method.
Certified
Module 01/08
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME 1
Project Saksham Yuva
When one student is prepared, an entire future
workforce grows stronger.
A practical employability programme for college students with 8 certified modules across 48
hours, covering interview readiness, workplace skills, AI literacy, spoken English and self defence.
Free for every student. Free for every college. Fully donor funded
80G Tax-Exempt Eligible
Zero Cost to Student or College
NEP 2020 Aligned
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME 1
Project Saksham Yuva
When one student is prepared, an
entire future workforce grows stronger.
A practical employability programme for college
students with 8 certified modules across 48 hours,
covering interview readiness, workplace skills, AI
literacy, spoken English and self defence.
Free for every student. Free for every college.
Fully donor funded
80G Tax-Exempt Eligible
Zero Cost to Student or College
NEP 2020 Aligned
8 modules · 48 hours
Complete employability curriculum
100% free
For every student and every college
₹1,500 per student
Programme cost fully covered by the funding partner
1 year
Portal access for every student
All genders
With focused modules for young women
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1,00,000 students · 200 colleges — our goal by 31 March 2027
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The gap between a degree and a career
Students need more than subject knowledge
A degree builds knowledge. But interviews, workplace communication and professional behaviour require practical skills.
Colleges need the right support
Colleges see the gap, but often lack the time, faculty bandwidth and structured content to bridge it.
Young women face an added challenge
Beyond employability, young women need greater confidence, personal safety and the skills to navigate the workplace.
Project Saksham Yuva addresses all three in one programme, at no cost and with zero additional workload for the college.
The gap between a
degree and a career
Students need more than subject
knowledge
A degree builds knowledge. But interviews, workplace communication and professional behaviour require practical skills.
Colleges need the right support
Colleges see the gap, but often lack the time, faculty bandwidth and structured content to bridge it.
Young women face an added
challenge
Beyond employability, young women need greater confidence, personal safety and the skills to navigate the workplace.
Project Saksham Yuva addresses all three in one programme, at no cost and with zero additional workload for the college.
Everything the workplace expects, and
college never taught
MODULE 2
◷ 6h
Interview Readiness II
Mock HR, panel and technical interviews, group discussions, aptitude tests, offers.
Certified
Module 02/08
MODULE 3
◷ 6h
Corporate Culture &
Ethics I
Hierarchy, email and meeting etiquette, speaking to seniors and clients.
Certified
Module 03/08
MODULE 4
◷ 6h
Corporate Culture &
Ethics II
Integrity, conflict resolution, appraisals, and the first-90-days playbook.
Certified
Module 04/08
MODULE 5
◷ 6h
Yoga & Mental Wellness
Posture, stress regulation, focus, sleep, confidence.
Certified
Module 05/08
MODULE 6
◷ 6h
Introduction to AI
GenAI tools, prompt-writing, AI at work, responsible use.
Certified
Module 06/08
MODULE 7
◷ 6h
Spoken English
Fluency, grammar, pronunciation, workplace English, public speaking.
Certified
Module 07/08
MODULE 8
◷ 6h
Self-Defence
Awareness, legal rights, physical technique, digital safety.
Certified
Module 08/08
National Education Policy (NEP 2020) Alignment
The curriculum is aligned to the National Education Policy 2020, and every module carries its own certification.
🏅 8 Stackable Micro-Credentials
Structured like a course. Simple like an app.
Learn anywhere
The full curriculum is available on the eSaheli learning portal, on mobile or desktop, with one year of access for every student.
Earn certificates
Students earn a certificate for every module they complete, subject to attendance and assessment requirements.
Get support when needed
An AI powered helpdesk provides instant answers, backed by human support whenever required.
Built with young women in mind
Wellness and self defence are part of the core curriculum, building the confidence and safety skills students need beyond the classroom.
Track progress live
Colleges and funding partners can monitor enrolment, progress and completion through a real time dashboard.
Cohort Analytics
Attendance Verification
Exportable CSR Audit Trails
EMVF manages the platform, content, student support and reporting. The college simply enables students to participate.
Three roles. One programme. Nobody pays
but the partner who chooses to.
RESPONSIBILITY 01
EMVF brings:
The platform, curriculum, AI helpdesk, certification, student support and reporting, managed end to end.
- End-to-end operational execution
- 24/7 helpdesk & student queries
- Verified certification issuance
RESPONSIBILITY 02
The college brings:
Student access, institutional support and dashboard monitoring. No programme cost. No operational workload.
- Zero financial cost to institution
- No faculty teaching load added
- Direct dashboard transparency
RESPONSIBILITY 03
The funding partner brings:
₹1,500 per student to fund the programme through CSR, grants, donations or an NGO led college network.
- 100% transparent cost budgeting
- Eligible under Schedule VII CSR
- Quarterly audited fund utilization
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Together, we make career readiness accessible to more students.
”FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
How ₹1,500 is budgeted
One student’s complete career-readiness journey is budgeted at ₹1,500, all-inclusive, structured across two components:
₹1,000
COMPONENT ACourse & Platform
The full eight-module curriculum, one year of portal access, module-wise certification, and the AI helpdesk with human support behind it.
₹500
COMPONENT BMobilisation & Delivery
College onboarding, student enrolment drives, programme coordination, and dashboard reporting through the year.
The figures represent the Foundation’s budgeted programme cost per student, presented for transparency of utilisation. Fund utilisation statements accompany quarterly reporting; audited financials are available on request.
Fund a batch. Fund a college. Fund a network.
TIER 1 · PILOT
Pilot Batch
₹1,50,000
100 studentsFund one complete cohort at one college and see the programme in action from enrolment to completion.
TIER 2 · INSTITUTIONAL
A Full College
₹7,50,000
500 studentsSupport an entire college and give its eligible students access to the programme through one academic cycle.
TIER 3 · NETWORK SCALE
Multi-College Partnership
₹15,00,000+
1000+ studentsTake the programme across multiple colleges through your own network or through EMVF’s partner network.
Want to support at a smaller scale?
₹1,500 covers the programme cost for one student’s complete journey.
OUTCOMES & ACCOUNTABILITY
What we measure — and what we commit
Our Commitment
We commit that 75%+ of every enrolled cohort will meet our career readiness benchmark: completing all eight modules with 100% attendance, clearing the required assessments and earning module wise certification.
Progress is visible to the college and funding partner through a live dashboard, with performance reported quarterly.
Our Commitment
We prepare students for the workplace. We do not promise placements or salaries and we encourage donors to be cautious of anyone who does.
Employment outcomes are tracked and reported honestly as they occur.
Programme status:
Recently launched, Project Saksham Yuva runs on the same platform with the governance and reporting discipline of Project Saksham Mahila.
Letters of intent are on record from colleges, with more institutions in the pipeline as funding is secured.
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Goal - 1,00,000 students across 200 colleges by 31 March 2027.
Read the Programme Brief
NOTE FOR COMMITTEES
Need to present the programme to your board, CSR committee or college leadership? Write to donations@esahelifoundation.org for a walkthrough.
Programme Document
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Support Project Saksham Yuva
Enable young students from tier-2, tier-3 and peri-urban colleges to enter the workforce with confidence, digital skills and professional dignity.
₹1,500
Supports one student’s complete journey.
₹1,50,000
Supports a batch of 100 students.
₹7,50,000
Brings the programme to an entire college.
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