A man standing with a plumbing course certificate in his hands
A man standing with a plumbing course certificate in his hands

Upskilling of Informal Workers

A significant share of India’s workforce is engaged in informal trades such as driving, mechanics, plumbing, and related services, often without access to formal training or safety upgrades. Skill stagnation and limited exposure to new techniques directly affect income stability and service quality.

 

Our upskilling programmes work with individuals already engaged in these trades, delivering short-duration, practice-oriented training alongside ongoing work. The focus is on improving technical skills, safety practices, and service standards, supported by refresher sessions and digital tools.

At Empower Foundation, we focus on bridging this gap by equipping informal sector workers with

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Skills

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Google fonts psychology icon in rounded style and red color

Knowledge

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Support

Our Approach

Life Skills & Financial Literacy

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Digital Payments

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Financial Planning

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Customer Engagement

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Business Promotion

Industry-Relevant Technical Training

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Modern Tools

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Safety Standards

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Emerging Technologies

Health & Wellness Integration

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Health Camps

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Mental Health Sessions

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Wellness Awareness

Continuous Learning & Digital Support

Use of online platforms, webinars, and helplines for ongoing assistance and capacity building.

Entrepreneurship Support

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Expanding Businesses

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Networking

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Accessing Markets

Community Engagement

Awareness sessions with families, schools, and communities to build an ecosystem of support.

Government Scheme Linkage

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Social Security

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Health Insurance

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Welfare Schemes

Our Impact

32,000+

Mechanics trained in new technologies

32,000+

Mechanics trained in new technologies

32,000+

Mechanics trained in new technologies

10,000+

Drivers trained in road safety

10,000+

Drivers trained in road safety

10,000+

Drivers trained in road safety

5000+

Plumbers & carpenters trained in modern

techniques

5000+

Plumbers & carpenters trained in modern

techniques

5000+

Plumbers & carpenters trained in modern

techniques

Implementation Model

01

Sector Mapping and Mobilization

Identify worker groups, engage them through local networks and build trust.

02

Technical Upskilling

Train candidates in modern tools, safety standards and emerging technologies.

03

Life Skills & Financial Literacy

Provide digital literacy, financial planning, customer service and communication skills training.

04

Health & Wellness Integration

Conduct health camps, mental health sessions and wellness awareness.

05

Social Security Linkages

Connect workers to welfare schemes, insurance and government schemes.

06

Continuous Learning

Offer refresher trainings, digital platforms and helplines for ongoing support.