LITERACY INDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Where Learning Meets Livelihood

At Literacy India, we often meet young people who have the will to grow but lack the way. Some left school too early. Others finished their education but couldn’t find work. Many are skilled by hand, but not recognised by paper.
That is where the idea of our Community College came from—a space that doesn’t ask for perfect marks or polished resumes, but instead helps people stand on their feet with skills that matter in the real world.
Why We Started?
From tailoring to mobile repair, from cooking to computer training, we offer hands-on, practical courses that help students learn by doing.Some go on to jobs. Some start home businesses. Some simply gain the confidence they never had before.
We’ve seen success with:
- Culinary Arts – leading to work in kitchens and home catering.
- Tailoring – especially for women wanting flexible income.
- Beauty & Wellness – a growing field with many self-employment options
- Hardware & Mobile Repair – a useful skill for today’s tech world.
And we’ve added more as needs grow: nursing assistance, drone training, plumbing, tele-calling, and retail skills.
Every course also includes grooming, communication, and digital basics—because without these, even skill won’t go far.

How It Works
Students begin with foundation training and move into their chosen skill. We offer industry exposure, mentoring, and wherever possible, connect them to jobs or help them start small businesses.
Our model is simple: Learn well. Practice. Get placed. Or start something of your own.
The GBIP (Grassroot Business Incubation Program), a collaboration between Literacy India and Skilleit, offers aspiring women and youth entrepreneurs an engaging,game-based learning experience that simplifies business concepts and builds confidence. Through interactive activities and relatable simulations,participants explore entrepreneurship basics, market strategies, innovation using SCAMPER, sustainability practices, financial literacy, branding, and ethical business conduct. With tools like Canva and exercises rooted in real-life scenarios, the program empowers individuals to develop unique business ideas, understand costings, identify market models, and embracere sponsible entrepreneurship—bridging grassroots talent with structured enterprise readiness.
We don’t promise the moon. But we do promise a chance.
A chance to earn, to grow, to be seen. And most of all, a chance to believe in oneself again Because sometimes, all it takes is someone to say:”You can.”
And we at Literacy India Community College try to be that someone.

Sarvjeet Kaur: Quiet Courage,Bold Steps
In a small rented home in Bijwasan, New Delhi, Sarvjeet Kaurbegins her mornings early. She prepares her five-year-old son for school, takescare of her elderly mother-in-law, and quietly readies herself for another dayof work.
Behind her calm strength is a story of quiet struggle—and of choosinghope, every single day.
Originally from Punjab, Sarvjeet’s life took a difficult turn when herhusband fell into substance abuse. With him often absent, she was left toshoulder the family’s responsibilities alone. Money was tight, and support waslimited. But instead of letting her circumstances define her, Sarvjeet madea decision—to take charge of her own future.
She resumed her education through open schooling and joined LiteracyIndia’s Basic Computer Course, hoping to build skills that could lead toemployment.
It wasn’t easy. Between household chores and raising a child, findingtime to study was a daily challenge. But Sarvjeet showed up, every day, withoutfail. She sat through every class with focus, asked questions, practicedtyping, and slowly, began finding her voice again.
What she gained was more than just computer knowledge.
She gained confidence, communication skills, and the quiet courage toface the world on her own terms.
Today, Sarvjeet works as an Associate with Flipkart in Bamnoli,Delhi, earning ₹20,000 per month. Her team sees her as dependable andfocused—qualities that once lay hidden beneath the burdens she carried.
She now dreams of something even bigger:
“To go abroad one day, build a better life, and give my son the childhood Inever had.”
“I never imagined I could stand on my own feet and support my child,”she says, her voice steady.
“Literacy India gave me more than skills—it gave me belief.”
Sarvjeet’s journey is a reminder that when a woman decides to rise,she lifts everyone around her.
And sometimes, the first step is simply being seen, heard, and given a chance.

Ajay Kumar: From Struggle to Self-Reliance
In a quiet corner of Palam Vihar, Gurugram, lives Ajay Kumar—a soft-spoken young man whose eyes reflect quiet determination. Born to a hard working family with roots in Bihar, Ajay grew up watching his father run a small tea and coffee stall and his mother stitch clothes late into the night to support their family of six.
Money was always tight. But giving up was never an option.
Even while studying for his graduation, Ajay felt the pull of responsibility. He knew he had to find a way to support his family, and that’s when he came across the Tally course offered by Literacy India.
What drew him in was simple: a chance to learn something useful.
At the centre, Ajay didn’t just learn software—he learned how to applyit. With each class, his confidence grew. The practical training in accounting,finance basics, and real-world bookkeeping prepared him for a future he hadn’ t thought was within reach.
Soon after completing the course, Ajay applied for a job—and got selected as a Cashier at Mahalakshmi Indane Gas in New Colony, Gurugram.He now earns ₹18,000 a month.
For Ajay, that’s more than just a salary. It’s stability. It’s dignity.It’s a sign that his efforts, and his parents’ sacrifices, are beginning to payoff.
He continues to pursue his graduation alongside work and dreams of becoming a full-fledged accountant one day. Quietly, he’s lifting his family up—and showing others like him that it is possible.
“Skill gave me a starting point. What I do with it now—that’s up tome,” Ajay says, with a small smile.
This Youth Month, Ajay’s story reminds us that realchange doesn’t always shout—it grows steadily, with grit, learning, and hope.
Latest Moments of Inspiration at Literacy India

At Carterpuri Centre,Gurugram, Ms. Anandita Pahwa, CSR Head of Pahwa Group and along-standing partner of 15 years, encouraged women graduates of the Tailoring& Stitching program with words of motivation and pride.

At Bajghera Campus, Ms.Aparna Prabhu Desai—Everest climber, marathoner, and clinical psychologist—inspired Community College youth with her message: “Never give up, no matter the odds.”


Snapshots of courage, connection, and confidence that define our journey