Objective
Masoom’s Career Cell provides comprehensive career guidance, access to skill-building courses, and necessary support for night school and Evening Learning Center (ELC) alumni to secure meaningful employment. The initiative focuses on helping students explore diverse career paths, develop technical and entrepreneurial skills, and improve their overall standard of living. The Career Cell offers scholarships, career counseling, and support for both short-term vocational training and long-term professional education, aiming to empower students to break free from the cycle of poverty and secure better opportunities in the organized sector.
Background
The Career Cell was established in 2012 to address the lack of awareness and career opportunities for night school graduates.
A study by Masoom revealed that only a small fraction of Grade 10 graduates pursued further education or skill-building courses. Many students come from underprivileged backgrounds and are first-generation learners, making access to career guidance and financial support critical. Masoom launched the Career Cell to provide resources, counseling, and financial support to improve students’ career prospects and economic conditions.
Strategy
- Career Guidance: Students who have completed the Grade 10 SSC exam will receive comprehensive career guidance, including in-school sessions, personalized counseling, telephone support, a career manual, and interest mapping. The guidance team comprises the Masoom resource team as well as external counselors.
- Short-term Skill building: This program offers comprehensive support for students interested in pursuing skill-based training in various fields, such as computer operation, healthcare, fashion design, photography, desktop publishing, and animation. These short-term courses are designed to enhance students' technical skills and better prepare them for the job market. The courses have durations ranging from 6 months to 1.5 years. The Career Cell ensures that these courses are provided by institutes recognized by the state government, ensuring that students receive recognized certifications upon completion.
- Long-term Skill building: Students with outstanding academic performance can qualify for long-term scholarships. These are aimed at supporting deserving students from underprivileged backgrounds pursuing professional degree and diploma programs in fields like Engineering, Medical, Chartered Accountancy, and more. Admission to government-recognized colleges is required for consideration.
- Student Entrepreneurship Program: The program is tailored for students with a passion for entrepreneurship, aiming to equip them with the technical skills and support necessary to successfully launch and expand their businesses and become self-reliant.
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We have partnered with over 75 institutes that offer free skilling courses for students. These institutes provide courses such as electrician training, nursing, tailoring, beautician skills, banking and finance, and basic computer knowledge. The partnering institutes include Dr. Reddy’s Foundation, Pratham Foundation, Tata STRIVE, Antarang Foundation, Lighthouse Trust, Lend A Hand India, Tech Mahindra Foundation, Anudip Foundation, Arambha Foundation, and Quess.
Impact of Career Cell
More than 20500 students have received tailored advice and support for their future careers.
Short-term Skilling
4200+ students have benefited from focused short-term skilling courses.
Long-term Skilling
350 students have been empowered through comprehensive, long-term skilling courses.
200 students have been supported in building entrepreneurial skills and launching their ventures.
1800+ students have been successfully placed in jobs, earning an average monthly salary of INR 15000–20000.
Placements Partners
Success Stories
Words of Endorsement
Gautam Ratanlal Balotiya
Dnyan Vikas Hindi Night School, Kurla, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Thank you, Masoom, for your invaluable guidance and support throughout my journey. Today, I am an independent individual and capable of supporting my family.
Neha Verma
Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Night School, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Those who wish to pursue a career in life Masoom is a great platform. I have accomplished my goal of pursuing a career in the travel and tourism field. I want to Thank Masoom and Anjallee Paatil Maam for their kind support, Thank you.
Ratna Bhalekar
Maharashtra Night School, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Masoom has been a great support for me and all night school students. Thank you, Masoom, for your invaluable guidance and assistance.
Anil Gangaram Pasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri Night School, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, the recipient of a long-term scholarship
Masoom's Career Cell awarded Anil a 75% scholarship for his MBA studies. Following his graduation, he secured a position as an Administrative Executive at IGNOU, where he now earns a monthly salary of 25,000. I am now an independent person and can support my family as well.
Jyoti Ramesh Bhiganiya
BVM Night School, Andheri, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Jyoti received a 90% short-term scholarship for her Certificate in Advanced Accounting at Disha Computer Institute. She is currently employed as an accountant at IndusInd Bank and earns a monthly salary of Rs. 20000 p.m. Masoom, thank you so much. With your guidance and support, I could do the course, and I can too contribute to my family.
Poonam Manohar Jagdane
Maharashtra Kurla Night School, Kurla, Maharashtra
Under the Entrepreneurship Development Program, Poonam was supported by the Career Cell with a 90% scholarship for a course in makeup artistry. She received a loan of Rs. 100K, and she has opened a beauty parlor in Chembur, Mumbai. Masoom is a great support for me and night school students. Thank you, Masoom, for your kind support.
