Medha
Youth unemployment is rising in India, and rural economies can't absorb young job seekers outside of farming. Despite rising higher education levels in India, millions of technical and vocational program graduates lack the basic soft skills required for well-paid, meaningful jobs.
The Idea
Career Coaching for Low-Income Students
Total Investment
1600000
Grants
0
Equity/SAFE
0
Debt/Convertible Debt
Funded Since
2020
Geography
Sector
Structure
The Mission
Get Indian youth into rewarding careers.
How It Works
Medha coaches students on career pathways and employability skills, helping them land better-paying jobs that they actually enjoy. Their curriculum builds both professional skills and personal agency, because envisioning a career can be much more powerful than simply trying to find a job.
The Dream
All public vocational and technical schools incorporate career coaching and counseling into their curriculums, and build clear employment tracks for graduates.
Why We're In
Medha graduates earn more than 1.7x income than the status quo three years after the program (from $150 to $260 per month — a life-changing amount). Every Indian state has a public vocational education system, but most need a quality career services function. The solution can be delivered by trained facilitators and integrated into existing curriculum. They've doubled down on working through government, and have expanded government partnerships to four states so far.
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