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
Skills
Knowledge
Support
Our Approach
Life Skills & Financial Literacy
Digital Payments
Financial Planning
Customer Engagement
Business Promotion
Industry-Relevant Technical Training
Modern Tools
Safety Standards
Emerging Technologies
Health & Wellness Integration
Health Camps
Mental Health Sessions
Wellness Awareness
Continuous Learning & Digital Support
Use of online platforms, webinars, and helplines for ongoing assistance and capacity building.
Entrepreneurship Support
Expanding Businesses
Networking
Accessing Markets
Community Engagement
Awareness sessions with families, schools, and communities to build an ecosystem of support.
Government Scheme Linkage
Social Security
Health Insurance
Welfare Schemes
Our Impact
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.





