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“Skill for Market Project”

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Skills for Market Project

Final Report

Implemented By

The Farmers Development Organization

www.fdopk.org


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Acknowledgement

I take immense pleasure in thanking the whole team of Punjab Skills

Development Fund especially Mr. Khalil Ahmad (Manager Monitoring) for

supporting and facilitating us to carry out the project work.

I wish to express my deep sense of gratitude to Project Management

Committee for their guidance/contribution and useful suggestions, which helped

us in implementing the project, within the set time.

Words are inadequate in offering my thanks to the Project Staff, Contact persons

and all the community members for their encouragement and cooperation in

carrying out the project work and for the successful completion of this project.

Ghulam Mustafa

Executive Director

Farmers Development Organization


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Abbreviations:

FDO Farmers Development organization

PSDF Punjab Skills Development Fund

SFM Skills for Market

FGD Focus Group Discussion

TOT Training of Trainers

RTC Request to Proceed

NTC Notice to Proceed

TIR Training Inception Report

CD Community Development

TPM Third Party Monitor


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Project Summary:

The Farmers Development Organization had implemented “Skills for Market project” in

collaboration with Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) in district khanewal. The project

aimed to empower the rural women through provision of home based skills and by utilizing

these skills the women can earn money at their door step or nearby. The first batch of 520

trainees had completed their four months training course on 17th December 2014. While 500

trainees of Additional batch had completed their course on 27th March 2015 and 480 trainees

of batch 2 had completed their course on 30th April 2015. The duration of each batch was 04

month.

Following is the detail of trades and number of trainees in each trade.

Detail of Trades & Trainees:

There are two blocks specified for different trades, aimed to provide Skill Based Trainings to

Minimum of 1500 Females in following trades.

Block 1: Livestock/ Agriculture & Food

1. Home Based Livestock Farming: FDO had provided 19 numbers of trainings on

Home Based Livestock Farming in which minimum number of trainees was 380.

2. Kitchen Gardening & Off Season Vegetables Growing: FDO had provided 18

numbers of trainings on Kitchen Gardening & off Season Vegetables Growing in

which minimum number of trainees was 360.

Block 2: Textile/ Garments & Services

3. Industrial Stitching: FDO had provided 2 numbers of trainings on industrial

stitching in which minimum number of trainees was 40.

4. Embellished Textile & Related Products: FDO had provided 19 numbers numbers of trainings on Embellished Textile & Related Products in which

minimum number of trainees was 380.

5. Adda Work: FDO had provided 17 numbers of trainings on Adda Work in which

minimum number of trainees was 340.


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Background & Introduction:

In the perseverance to further effectuate its efforts of need-based skills development, PSDF

launched third round of its Skills for Market scheme in June 2014. The Fund has awarded

contracts of Pkr 397 million, engaging 16 Training Service Providers in order to impart

vocational educational to the marginalized communities of Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala,

Khanewal, Narowal, RahimYarKhan, Sargodha, Shiekhupura and Vehari.

The scheme was launched after comprehending the substantial social impact of its previous

two rounds. ‘Skills for Market’ was initially launched in 2012 to enable vocational training

opportunities for the rural communities in the trades demanded by the local market. In the first

round of Skills for Market scheme, 3,352 individuals belonging to the rural backgrounds of

districts Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Lodhran and Muzaffargarh were imparted with vocational

trainings, whereas for the subsequent round it was launched in 2013, PSDF funded the trainings

of 4,000 women from target districts of the Punjab.

Skills for Market (2014 – 15) provided vocational skills to

women in various innovative trades such as; Home Based

Livestock Farming, Kitchen Gardening, Food Processing,

Commercial Bee-Keeping, Solar Drying of Fruits and

Tunnel Farming. From the trade group of textiles,

trainings were provided in courses like Textiles, Adda

Work, Industrial Stitching, Textile Product Delivery and

Marketing. While enabling better livelihood prospects for

the women belonging to lower income backgrounds, the Scheme also helped to increase in

increasing the women participation in labor force, which plays a major role in country’s

economic growth. For the intake of illiterate or less literate females, the training component

under Skills for Market Had had been inclusive of Urdu literacy, numeracy and basic financial

literacy.

Farmers Development Organization had implemented this project in district Khanewal. Over all

1500 number of females of rural areas from district khanewal were trained on two blocks

Block 1: Livestock/Agriculture/Food ( 740 female)

Block 2: Textile/Garments/Services ( 760 female)


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The 38 village based training centers Were established in three phases/batches including 13 in

batch one, 13 in additional batch and 12 in batch two. The detail of targeted villages of each

batch is following;

Targeted Area Batch 1 (04 month Course)

Targeted Area Batch 2

Tehsil Khanewal Tehsil Mian Channu Tehsil Kabir Wala

11..CChhaakk## 7711//1100--RR 11..CChhaakk## 7788//1155LL 11..SShhaammkkoott

22..CChhaakk## 6688//1100--RR 22.. CChhaakk ## 7788--BB//1155LL

33..CChhaakk## 4411//1100--RR 33..CChhaakk ## 7722//1155LL



66..CChhaakk ## 6644//1100--RR

77..SShhaannttii NNaaggaarr

Tehsil Khanewal Tehsil Jahanian

1.Chak# 90/10-R 1.Chak#159/10

2.Chak# 91/10-R 2.Chak#158/10

3.Chak# 92/10-R 3.Chak#151/10

4.Chak# 73/10-R 4.Chak#156 new/10

5.Chak# 74/10-R 5.Chak#156/10

6.Chak#174/10 Christian

7.Chak#174/10 Pathano wala


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Targeted Area Additional Batch

Tehsil Khanewal Tehsil Jahanian

11..CChhaakk## 9933//1100 11..CChhaakk##116600AA//1100

22..CChhaakk## 9944//1100 22..CChhaakk##116633//1100



55..CChhaakk## 117700//1100

66..CChhaakk## 117700//1100

77..CChhaakk##116611//1100

88..CChhaakk##116622

99..CChhaakk##117766//1100

55%29%

13%

3%

Targetd Area Tehsil vise

Khanewal

Jahanian

Mian Chanu

Kabir wala


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There are four Tehsil of district Khanewal and FDO had attempted to intervene in all four tehsils

(Khanewal, Mian Channu, Kabir Wala, and Janahnian). FDO implemented this project not only

as a skill training intervention but as a project for women economic development on the

principals of project cycle management.

Social Mobilization team developed linkages between trainees & stakeholders like fruit and

vegetable market, livestock market, hotel and restaurants, Nestle and Engro and other related

for trainees of Home based Livestock and Kitchen Gardening.

Similarly for the linkages development of Adda Work,

Embellished Textile and Industrial Stitching; a macro

level exhibition was organized at the end of project. In

which the products made by trainees were displayed

for stakeholder, shop keeper, sellers, buyers,

businessmen and community. The skills and work of

trainees were appreciated by visitors.

At the end of the project, a macro level exhibition has

been organized where all stakeholders had participated

and the work done by the beneficiaries throughout the project has displayed.

Major Activities of the Project & Achievement:

Selection of Area /Villages:

Selection of Training Location

Request and Notice to proceed

Enrolment of Trainees

Selection and TOT of Trainers

Commencement of Training Classes

Stipend Distribution

Linkages Development

Selection of Area /Villages:

FDO had selected 38 villages in all 03 batches. During the implementation of the project, the

project team conducted meetings with targeted communities and representatives of the

selected Villages, in order to orientate them about the project and when the communities show

their need then Mobilization team selected the villages on need base for SFM project

interventions.


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Selection of Training Location

Over all 38 centers for Skills Based Trainings were selected in all 03 batches. The centers were

selected on the base of Ideal training environment. Training centers were selected on following

criteria,

In easy approach and accessible for all interested

trainees

Having good physical condition and space for 25

persons

Electricity availability was ensured

Secured place for participants

Provision of good learning environment

Noise free

Availability of clean drinking water

Forwarding to PSDF:

Each training service provider has to send request to

proceed to PSDF on their specified format. After the

receipt of request, inspection of training site is arranged

by PSDF through Third Party Monitor (TPM). Then

Notice to Proceed is provided upon satisfactory training

location and facilities.

So, after selection of training location we(FDO)

established training centers and all necessary items

like; Furniture, White board, Equipments and

instruments and washroom cleaning material. All

inceptions were successful and FDO started classes of each batch as per schedule.

Selection of Trainees:

By the start of project the Social Mobilization team started to mobilize the targeted

communities in light of Social Mobilization strategy of the organization and conducted various

mobilization activities like Initial contacts, Community meetings, FGDs, BBCM for the purpose of

trainee’s enrolment. The training courses/trades were finalized according to the need and

desire of concerned community. There were two classes at each training location. So 40-50

students were enrolled from each training location as per following criteria. The SM team also

compiled trainee’s profiles to save and share this data with PSDF.


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Criteria of selection:

The residency of candidates should be the resident

of District Khanewal determined by CNIC

Computerized National Identity Card or Form B

is of age 15 years or above

Must be holder of CNIC (B-Form for below 18

year aged trainees).

Must not have previously attended any course

funded by PSDF

Must meet the entry requirements as specified in

respective training curricula (of TEVTA or other

accredited body)

Must not be already registered in PSDF database (access to the data will be provided to the

training service provider at following link http://www.psdf.org.pk/login2.php)

Must not be enrolled in any other PSDF funded course at the same time

Attendance:

A minimum attendance of 80% will be required for each month of training. The TSP shall issue

warnings to trainees who have less than 80% attendance in a month and send a report to PSDF.

In case of less than 80% attendance in the subsequent month, the trainee shall be expelled.

http://www.psdf.org.pk/login2.php


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Targeted Trainings and Trainees:

Block Trade Training Title

Number of Classes/ Number of Trainee’s

Batch 1 Batch

2

Batch 2

Additional Total

Livestock/

Agriculture

Food

Live Stock Home based

livestock 7/ 140 6/ 120 6/ 120 19/ 380

Agriculture Kitchen Gardening 6/ 120 6/ 120 6/ 120 18/ 360

Total 13/ 260 12/

240 12/ 240 37/ 740

Textile/

Garments/

Services

Embellished textile 6/ 120 6/ 120 7/ 140 19/380

Garments Adda Work 6/ 120 5/ 100 6/ 120 17/ 340

Industrial Stitching 1/ 20 1/ 20 0 2/ 40

Total 13/ 260 12/

240 13/260 38/760

Grand Total 26/ 520 24/

480 25/500 75/1500

Selection of Trainers:

FDO advertised the vacancies of Trainers & they were selected through interviews. The

technical members were also part of panel that tested the skills of candidates according to

relevant trades and candidates having good skills were selected. Trainer’s profiles were also

shared with PSDF.

The training of trainers (TOT) was also organized for trainers’ capacity building. The professional

trainers were hired for the TOT. Manuals of each trade were developed and same as financial

management, literacy manuals were also developed. Then classes have been started as per

given dates. Each Class has Code. It is a unique identifier of each class.


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Commencement of Training Classes:

After receiving Notice to proceed (NTP) by PSDF the classes were initiated as per scheduled

dates. The duration of each class was four months and four hours per day. The session plans

were developed to conduct each session that included theory and practice having interactive

method of learning. Written tests were taken and results were announced at the end of each

course.

Stipend Distribution:

Stipend of Rs.1500/month was also awarded to trainees for their encouragement. As per

PSDF policy first stipend was awarded after completion of two month (Rs 3000) while remaining

was awarded at the completion of 3rd and 4th month subsequently.

Certificates Distribution:

The trainees were awarded certificates for successfully completing this four months course.

Linkages Development:

At the end of the project, a macro level exhibition was

arranged, having the purpose of two way linkages

development between trainees and stakeholders. So all

stakeholders were invited and products made by

trainees were displayed before them. The products

were organized in trade wise.

The total three stalls were organized one for Adda

Work, one for embellished textile & one for Industrial

Stitching.

The stakeholder including Whole sellers, boutiques owners,

AHAN, small industries owners, SEEP, women from chamber

of commerce and other small industries were invited for

linkages development. Experience sharing, booking orders

and developing communication channel between trained/

skilled workers and sellers/buyers were part of the activity

etc.

RSP, Kashaf foundation, PLYC and related organizations

were invited for financial support to the willing skilled workers. Departments like social welfare,

commerce, TEVETA, VTI, Sanatzar were also invited for linkages development.


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The exhibition was inaugurated by EDO CD Mr. Malik Mohammad Younas and officials from

PSDF had also participated in the event. The stakeholders made visits of stalls and exchanged

their cell numbers with potential trainees for business activity

in future.

It was most potential activity for linkages development.

Achievements: More than 1500 females are trained on different

trades

Social Mobilization team has facilitated and supported

to develop CNICs/B-forms of more than 550 targeted

women.

Targeted women are trained on numeracy and literacy

and now they are able to read and write

Trainees were linked with stakeholders and

businessmen so that they can build business linkages

The socio-economic status of trainees is increasing

through home based businesses

Confidence level of trainees is improved

Trade wise Achievements:

Adda work:

More than 340 women were trained on Adda Work

These trainees are skillful in haute couture dress

making that includes Lehnga, Sherwani, Coution, and

fancy dresses.

These trainees have good skills of products Tracing,

Designing, Aar/Tilla work and Tie/Die.

Trainees are generating income at their homes after

building linkages with boutiques.

Beneficiaries are working on Adda.


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Embellished Textile:

More than 380 women were trained on Embellished textile

• These trainees are skillful in

• These trainees have good skills of products Stitches sheet(Romal),Table Mats, Valets,

Foaming glitter sheet work, Pop stick work, Fabric paint ,Bangles renovation

Industrial Stitching:

More than 40 women were trained on Industrial

Stitching

Machine embroidery, Floor cushion, Sofa, bag,

Bags Clutches, Mobile cover, Flower making,

Scenery, Shadow work, dupta, shirt Different

stitches, Mexi, Umbrella frock, Youk frock, Body

frock, Rajhistani ,24 panels frock, Double press

shirt,Types of shalwar (dhoti,sada,belt), Applic

work,Cut work, Farshi lehnga ,Night suit

Kitchen Gardening & Off Season Vegetables Growing:

Trainees are well aware about kitchen gardening &

tunnel farming

Trainees are aware about plant diseases & their

treatments.

Trainees are also aware about modern

methodologies of sowing vegetables & hybrid

seeds.


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Home Based Livestock Farming:

Awareness about literacy and importance of Livestock.

Trainees are aware of hygienic environment for animals and their diseases also.

Health status of animals have been improved in targeted villages

Trainees can check the temperature of animals and even know the name of medicines.

Practical demonstration of making silage at center and this was interesting activity.

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Step 2

Step 3


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Step 4

Awareness has been developed about the Vaccination of different diseases.

Overall achievements:

1500 females of rural communities of district Khanewal were trained on different trade

like Adda Work, Embellished, Industrial Textile, Kitchen Gardening & off season

vegetables growing & home based livestock famring

Most of the females are now able to earning with the make use of these skills

Social Mobilization team facilitated & assisted the 680 trainees for developing CNIC/

Farm B & 680 CNIC / Form B were developed by Nadra.

Lessons Learned:

Timely provision of exact needed material only

Printing and distribution of handbooks before start of session

One month probation period for trainer & SM (can be fired without prior notice of

one month by organization).

Enrollment of student strategy

CNIC/ Form B ensure of target population before selection of training location


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Challenges:

Training location selection is very difficult task

Most of the female don’t have CNIC/Form B

Enrollment of Trainees especially for home based livestock farming & Kitchen

gardening trade was very difficult

Late Arrival at centers due to Foggy weather during winter seasons

Regularity of trainees was serious issue due to cotton picking season; domestic issue

of females; lack of interest by trainer.

Trainees are reluctant due to delay in stipend

Trainers resignation/leaving job without any prior notice

Third party monitor has not fully aware about PSDF policies

Wrong penalties were reported by TPM


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