After-School Program

Youth Career Paths session studnets explored their dreams and mapped their goals – (1)

Turning School Gaps into Career Gateways.

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Our Programs

Program Overview

The After-School Program supports students from low-income, marginalsed and first-generation learners from Grades 9–12 to strengthen academic foundations, build core life skills, and transition into meaningful career pathways. Implemented across government schools and community centres, the program creates structured learning environments where students not only catch up but step ahead, toward higher education, vocational training, or dignified work.

By placing the school and student at the centre of a career-readiness ecosystem, ROSHINI brings together educators, families, facilitators, and role models to ensure no student is left behind—and every learner has a pathway forward.

The Problem We Are Addressing

Education is a powerful tool for empowerment, yet

Millions of first-generation learners in India are being left behind, especially after the pandemic shifted learning online. Lack of digital access, household support, and early intervention led to a surge in school dropouts among marginalized communities.

According to ASER 2018, over 50% of Grade 5 students cannot read a Grade 2-level text, and 70% struggle with basic division. 15–23% may have undiagnosed learning disabilities, contributing to dropout rates nearly three times higher than average. Children from households with illiterate parents are four times more likely to drop out and often miss out on welfare schemes due to a lack of awareness.

The issue is not just one of learning loss, but of lost opportunity. The After-School Program was designed to intervene where systems fall short, supporting learners to stay, succeed, and strive.

Why It Matters

India has one of the youngest populations in the world, with over 371 million youth under 25—yet 48% of adolescents drop out before completing school, largely due to systemic exclusion, lack of career guidance, and financial hardship.

The After-School Program responds to this urgent need by transforming after-school hours into a space for learning recovery, skill-building, and mentorship. The program is especially critical for girls, tribal youth, NT-DNT children, and students with disabilities—groups most at risk of being left behind.

We don’t just see schools as sites of learning, but as launchpads for future opportunity—and after-school hours as a second chance to dream, learn, and lead.

What We do

After-School Program :

Academic Recovery & Remedial Learning

(Grades 9–10)

Daily after-school sessions in Math, English, and Science
Foundational skill rebuilding for students who’ve fallen behind
Preparation for pre-boards, board exams, and subject confidence
Facilitated a session on Career Pathways and Self-Awareness using a structured module implemented at the center to help students explore their aspirations and align them with informed choices.

Career Readiness

(Grades 11–12)

Career mapping, aptitude awareness, and exposure to options
One-on-one mentoring for SOPs, college readiness, and scholarships
Digital literacy and soft skills for 21st-century workplaces

Life Skills & Mentoring

60+ hours of training in communication, self-awareness, decision-making, and emotional well-being
Peer mentoring, alumni circles, and parent engagement
Career facilitator support for consistent motivation and goal-tracking

Ecosystem Linkages

Partnering with schools, industry mentors, and government schemes
Organizing college visits, industry exposure, and career fairs
Referrals for students with learning disabilities or mental health needs

Our Learning Spaces

Testimonials

What do our fellows say

"The After School Program has helped me improve in Science and speak in English. I now want to become a nurse. My mentor also helped me apply for a college scholarship."
Vaishnavi, After-School Student

Our Impact

Our Numbers tell the tale

Students Supported

Learners enrolled across government schools and community centers.

Girls Enrolled

Strong focus on gender equity and education access for adolescent girls.

100% from Families Earning Less Than ₹3 Lakhs/Year
All students come from low-income households

72% earn under ₹1.5 Lakhs/year
28% between ₹1.5–3 Lakhs/year

Caste-wise Representation

SC: 38%
ST: 16%
NT-DNT: 14%
OBC: 22%
General/EWS: 10%

Parental Education Background

No formal education: 22%
Primary: 28%
Middle school: 20%
Secondary or Higher Secondary: 18%
Undergraduate and above: 12%

Career Readiness Workshops Conducted

Exposure to career pathways, college options, vocational training, and scholarships.

Average Attendance

High engagement across daily sessions, even in resource-poor environments.

Subject Mastery

Students improved foundational skills as per pre-post assessments.

Learning Hours per Month per Student

2 hours/day, 5 days/week of guided instruction and mentoring.

Core Subjects Strengthened

Focused remedial learning in Math, English, and Science

Daily Foundational Catch-Up Classes Delivered

Structured after-school sessions with personalized academic support.

Students Transitioned to High-Income Emerging Careers

Programs like nursing, paramedical etc

Women Facilitators Leading the Program

Women-led teams serve as mentors and role models in each community.

How our After School Program Advances the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4: Quality Education

Provides academic recovery, remedial learning, and career-readiness training for marginalized students.

SDG 5: Gender Equality

Prioritizes girls' enrollment, safety, and confidence-building, with 70% of students being girls and 55% of facilitators being women.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Prepares students with employability skills, digital literacy, and access to career pathways in high-growth sectors.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Targets first-generation learners, NT-DNT, tribal youth, and students from low-income households to bridge systemic gaps in education access.

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Supports emotional well-being and resilience through life skills training, mentorship, and referrals for mental health support.

Who We Are

Samavesh is a rights-based organisation and grassroots movement committed to inclusion, equity, and opportunity.

We work with marginalised communities to bridge the gap between policy and people, enabling access to social security, education, and livelihoods.

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