VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Introduction
Students who reach the age of 18 are eligible to be promoted for the 'Vocational Training Section.' In the Vocational Training section, priority is given to provide vocational skills which are described below. Students are grouped according to their needs and abilities. At present, we have 8 classes of vocational trainees. Grouping is based on gender or ability. Activities are planned and undertaken in such a way that every student participates in the things which he/she can do. They are made to look as if they are not just school students but are 'Vocational Trainees'. The entire training and production process makes them feel responsible and grown up. Here are the various skills and activities that are part of the vocational learning.

Skills & Activities
Our Vocational Section has a full time incubation center set up with the support of various donors like Mineral Foundation of Goa, Rotary Club of Panaji Riviera, Mr. Angad Singh & Associates, etc. Following are the activities undertaken:

• Agarbatti Making : We have a semi-automatic Agarbatti making machine. Students are trained in production, scenting, packaging and sale of Agarbattis of various fragrances like Rose, Sandalwood etc.
• Paper Plate & paper 'Drone' (containers) making : Two machines of Plate & Drone making out of paper and silver coating are operated by our students. They are packed and sold in various local markets of Goa.
• Paper Files making : Sutdents are trained to operate machines to prepare paper files. Files are then screen printed to match the client requirements.

Seasonal Activities

• Rakhi Making: Attractive Rakhis are made by our students. Various crystals and beads are put in threads and various knots are knotted to make them attractive. These Rakhis are than sold in neighboring Schools & even to our local Medical and Police Staff.
• Akashkandil (Diwali Lamp) Making : As the Diwali festival approaches, our vocational trainees get very busy. One of their activity is Akashkandil (or Diwali Lamp) Making. They do them whole heartedly. We can see beautiful energy and even peer teaching among our students. These Kandils (lamps) are then sold to local industries and in local markets.
• Diya (Lamp) & Pottery Painting : Beautiful creations of clay are painted and decorated by our students. With this value addition they actually fill the charm in these Diyas (Lamps), showpieces & various clay items. These are then sold in local markets.
• Wax Candle Making : Our students also make beautiful wax candles of various shapes, colours and fragrances.
• Flowers & Bouquets Making : Rose Making is one of our main activity. Roses of cloth and paper are made. Students are also taught to prepare Bouquets, Hairbands, Wall Hangings & various other items.
• Gift Envelopes : Students are also trained in making gift envelopes for various occasions.

Other activities like wicks makings, Garland making, Necklaces, earrings making, etc. are also carried out. Some students are also trained in stitching. The profit out of sale of all these items is distributed among our trainees proportionally.