Antarang Foundation

Antarang Foundation envisions a world in which every young person is passionately, productively, and positively engaged in a career of their choice. It focuses on empowering youths that come from underprivileged and poverty-stricken households that are in need of support systems that can help in their very own well-being.

Major Interventions:

CareerAware

Young people, facing the possibility of failing 10th or 12th standard exams, are at risk of dropping out of school. Antarang, through this program, emphasises the importance of completing board exams, and works with students to help them understand the careers best suited to their individual talents and preferences.
 
This program makes students examine themselves carefully and chart a course for the future based on these learnings. Students get the opportunity to explore multiple industries in-depth, preparing them for future career decisions which leads to the path of self-discovery by identifying their individual strengths that could result to a sustainable career. The NGO follows up to ensure that the students remain in education and are making choices that are in line with their chosen careers.

CareeReady

With few role models in students’ community, youth from underprivileged backgrounds often end up in low paying and dead end jobs even though they have the potential to do much more. The NGO teaches core employability skills that help these youth understand what is expected of them in a structured workplace. Upon completion of the program, students are connected to job opportunities in their area of interest and then are paired with a mentor who will guide them until they are settled in their job. It emphasises self-reliance and problem solving, and aims to increase confidence in the students.

Alumni Engagement

Maintaining long term relationships with students of previous batches, physical presence within the community via mini events including youth meets and community walks. Virtual presence via social media that includes WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. It fosters career development by providing access to learning opportunities like seminars/workshops/courses that improve their standing in the job market.