[Grand Finale Finalist: 6/18] Balasaheb Palve – Astitva

Posted By: Rise Team|Dated: March 22, 2012

Balasaheb Palve knows that strong academics aren’t enough to get you a good job.  It also takes strong general and interpersonal skills, something that most academic programs never teach.

Enter Astitva, a program to help underprivileged students aged 13-25 learn the life skills they need for a successful career.  These skills span Communication and Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Relationships, Manners and Etiquette, Fitness and Sports, Problem-Solving, Assertiveness, Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, and Self-Empowerment.  Astitva gives each student 60 intensive hours of practical experience, discussion, and theory.   Each student is paired with a mentor to help him or her explore career goals and improve their interpersonal skills.  Astitva has already launched a pilot program in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, and needs a grant to expand.

Top three reasons why you should vote for Astitva:

  • To make sure that the underprivileged students who have come so far as to complete their education have the life skills to land a job.
  • To give each individual student a mentor who can help them make important career decisions.
  • To give each student life skills outside academics that will help them succeed not only professionally, but also personally.

If you would like to learn more about this innovation please visit http://www.sparktherise.com/projectdetail.php?pid=4900

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