Medha
India is getting a lot more kids from low-income families into post-secondary technical and vocational education. They often lack the mindset, soft skills, and connections to get good jobs.
The Idea
Career Coaching
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 trains government career counselors to deliver effective, practical sessions focused on getting students good jobs. Their idea is that a career mindset is more powerful than simply trying to get a job. Students learn the soft ”employability” skills needed for better jobs, and they get on-the-job experiences to reinforce them. An vital alumni network helps stack the deck for a subsequent career.
The Dream
All public vocational and technical schools incorporate career coaching and counseling into their curriculum.
Why We're In
India is investing enormous sums into “skilling.” Medha graduates earn 1.7x more than their peers —from $150 to $260 a month, a life-changing amount. This is a far better result than other government-funded programs, and at lower cost. The solution is being delivered by trained facilitators and integrated into existing school curriculum across four states. This is the perfect time for them to go big.
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