Skills for Progress

Advances skill development and empowers underprivileged individuals through vocational training and innovative educational programmes

  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    1969

Skills for Progress (SKIP) focuses on advancing skill development for underprivileged youth, including those from tribal and rural backgrounds, throug Read moreh its collaboration with vocational training institutes across India. It trains millions of young individuals in core and advanced trades, equipping them for employment or self-employment. Through partnerships with corporations and Governments, SKIP facilitates cross-learning initiatives to improve income and enhance the quality of life, with approximately 30% of its participants being girls and women. SKIP enhances the effectiveness of vocational institutions by offering high-quality training programs such as curriculum development, employability skills, career growth initiatives, and entrepreneurship development. Its programs also cover life and work skills, advanced trainer development, and student exchanges. By integrating vocational education with innovative learning methods, SKIP aims to eradicate poverty through education and empower individuals to break free from its cycle.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • Scholarship Programme

    It strives to reduce educational disparities by prioritizing support for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. Through self-generated funds, it continuously provides scholarships to deserving students across the country. These funds are distributed via its member institutions to ensure the benefits reach those in need, fostering better educational outcomes and contributing to societal and economic progress.

  • Workshops and Seminars

    It organizes workshops and seminars to strengthen capacity building and foster entrepreneurship. Its Management Development Training (MDP) program equips member institute leaders with modern work strategies, featuring topics like Social Returns on Investment (SROI), GST, and government schemes. Facilitated by industry experts, it promotes skill enhancement among trainers. It also conducts entrepreneurship programs to familiarize students with local business practices, challenges, and community issues. Through collaborations like QUEST Alliance, it raises awareness and utilizes innovative teaching methods to prepare aspiring entrepreneurs for future opportunities.

Leadership Team

  • Joseph Augustine

    Chairman

  • K T Mathew

    Vice - Chairman

  • P T Joseph

    Treasurer

  • F Joseph Stanley

    Executive Director & General Secretary

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATS3184M

  • Registration ID

    S.134/69-70

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2017/0167941

  • 12A

    AAATS3184ME19749

  • 80G

    AAATS3184MF20109

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00006979

Location

  • Headquarters

    SKIP House, III Floor, Rear Wing No. 25/1, Museum Road, Bangalore, 560025

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses
  • 2023-24

    Income
    Rs.34,509,163
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.8,916,990
    Program Expenses
    Rs.25,033,993
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  • 2022-23

    Income
    Rs.21,688,753
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.10,355,856
    Program Expenses
    Rs.19,168,424
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  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.9,315,043
    Program Expenses
    Rs.10,113,547
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