Empowering Rural Youth
Coming Soon: A story about a young graduate from a tribal community who achieved financial independence through GDA certification...
Accredited by DDU-GKY | Partnership with Telangana Govt
Aarogya Dhooth Skilling Program
A government-accredited skill development initiative to train unemployed youth as certified home healthcare professionals and create sustainable employment opportunities in the healthcare sector.
Why this program exists
India’s growing healthcare needs for the elderly and chronically ill have created a strong demand for trained professionals. Meanwhile, youth in underserved communities face:
Unemployment and lack of market-relevant skills
Limited access to quality skilling opportunities
Few pathways to formal employment
Who We Serve
The Aarogya Dhooth Skilling Program primarily supports individuals and families by bridging the gap between unemployment and the demand for care:
- Unemployed youth from Tribal, Rural and underserved communities
- Young men and women seeking formal healthcare sector employment
- Families and patients requiring trained home healthcare support
By training professional providers, we respond to the rising demand for quality home healthcare.
What We Do
Through the Aarogya Dhooth Skilling Program, NICE Foundation delivers a comprehensive curriculum to ensure participants are prepared for the healthcare sector:
- Structured training as General Duty Assistants (GDA)
- Practical skills for home-based healthcare services
- Exposure to patient care, hygiene, and basic medical support
- Soft skills and workplace readiness training
Our program ensures all trainees are fully job-ready upon completion of their certification.
How the Program Works
Eligible unemployed youth are mobilised and selected in coordination with government systems under DDU-GKY guidelines.
Training is delivered through 30-day or 45-day programs, depending on curriculum requirements. Options include day scholar and residential models combined with practical exposure.
Successful candidates receive formal certification, enhancing their employability and credibility within the healthcare industry.
Certified graduates are facilitated for employment opportunities in the healthcare sector, particularly in home healthcare services.
Impact
- 518 candidates trained as home healthcare professionals
- Official DDU-GKY accredited skilling program
- Certified graduates ready for General Duty Assistant roles
- Strengthened community-level care and youth livelihoods
- Strong focus on formal employment and system sustainability
Partnerships & Collaboration
Case Studies
Strengthening Home Care
Coming Soon: How professional training provided by Aarogya Dhooth improved the quality of life for an elderly patient...
Pathways to Employment
Coming Soon: Highlighting the journey of a student who transitioned into a formal healthcare role post-accreditation...
Building a Skilled Healthcare Workforce
The Aarogya Dhooth Skilling Program enhances the livelihoods of youth and healthcare systems by training professional providers to respond to the rising demand for quality care.
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