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youth upskills & mentorship

Our youth are full of potential but many lack the guidance and exposure to grow. This program connects Indian students with mentors and equips them with practical skillls and workshops like AI course, public speaking, and financial awareness. It’s about building confidence, opening doors, and showing every youth that they can rise beyond limitations.

youth reskills & mentorship pocket program

Indian youth are often trapped between school and the streets with limited guidance, few role models, and almost no access to practical life skills. This gap creates frustration, hopelessness, and in many cases, vulnerability to negative influences.

The Vision

Through Youth Reskills & Mentorship Pocket Program, The Rise of Indians brings mentorship and skills training directly to the community. These are small, flexible, and easy-to-run sessions held in community halls, temples, estates, or even someone’s living room. The goal is simple: to give youth the tools, knowledge, and confidence to believe in themselves and rise above their circumstances.

How It Works

  • Pocket Programs run in 2–3 hour sessions on weekends or evenings.

  • Each session focuses on a practical skill such as digital literacy, coding, fitness & sports, public speaking, financial literacy, leadership, or career guidance.

  • Volunteer mentors (teachers, professionals, university students) guide participants in a simple, engaging way.

  • The format is light, interactive, and community-driven; no heavy bureaucracy, just care and action.

How You Can Help

  • Start small in your community: Gather 10-15 youths in a local space and run your first Pocket Program.

  • Volunteer as a mentor: Share your knowledge, whether it’s job interview skills, basic computer lessons, or even entrepreneurship tips.

  • Provide space or resources: Offer a hall, sponsor basic materials (notebooks, snacks), or donate a projector/second-hand laptops.

  • Spread the word: Encourage parents and youths (even others who are not Indian) to join. Show them it’s not tuition, but a chance to mingle positively, and grow beyond the classroom.

Why It Matters

Every The Rise Makkals Pocket Program is a seed planted. With each session, we show Indian youth that they are not forgotten, that they have value, and that they can rise. When this repeats across Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perak,  it becomes a movement of youth empowerment, one small pocket at a time.

Start date / end Date

Start:

Tuesdays, 12:30pm – 3:00pm

End:

Thursdays, 9:00am – 11:00am

Project Author

Sathya
Sathya

Youth Engagement Lead

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Why This Project Matters

Bridges the Digital Divide

It helps ensure equal access to digital education and opportunities for all young people, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

Boosts Employability

By equipping youth with essential digital skills, the project prepares them for the modern job market, increasing their chances of employment.

Encourages Innovation

Digital literacy empowers young people to create, innovate, and contribute to the tech-driven economy of the future.

Strengthens the Economy

A digitally skilled workforce supports national economic growth by attracting investment and fostering entrepreneurship.

Promotes Social Inclusion

It helps marginalized groups of youth become active participants in the digital world, reducing inequality and promoting civic engagement.

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