Vocational skills is different from academic education. Here we emphasise more on knowledge ,skills and attitudes that help students handle practical challenges and work situations. Skills programs emphasise only on hands on skills. However in the vocational courses done in schools we lay emphasis on the practical skills as well as the underlying theoretical knowledge. Our focus is also on the 21st century skills required to be successful in the fast changing work place. These include communication skills, digital and financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
This emphasis on practical’s and learning a skill gives students tremendous confidence to face the real world challenges and earn their livelihood. Here we would like to share the experiences of some of our teachers and students from Telangana. LAQSH Job Skills Academy has teachers developing skills of the students in Banking & Financial skills.
The Vocational training program has given students wings and they are exploring their potential. For us, nothing speaks more eloquently about the need for these programs and the impact it has on our students life journeys than their stories. Here are a few of them, in their voices and through the reflection of our passionate teachers. These are a few chosen stories from a rich tapestry of stories we see, in classrooms every day. Every month, we will continue highlighting these stories of inspiration, passion, change and success. After all, its stories like these, that make our work rewarding and real.
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Sushmitha: “ I am a student from the 11th class in Telangana Model School, Karivirala, Suryapet. I Joined this school in the 6th Class. I have always been interested in Science and want to become a doctor when I grow up. My father is an auto driver and my mother takes care of our home . Me and my sister are the first in our family to go to school. When I was in the 9th Standard, Vocational courses in Retail as well as Banking & Financial Services were introduced in my School.
I attended an introductory session on both the courses and opted for the Banking course as the Trainer Madhu Sir made a very good impression on me. He explained about Importance of the banking Sector. Yes in this generation everyone should know about Banking.
Before joining this course, whenever I went to the bank with my parents, they used to request the officers in the bank to help them in filling forms, vouchers etc. At that time I was helpless , but now I am helping them in filling vouchers, withdrawing cash, using POS to swipe Debit cards, Pin generation of cards and other financial transactions. I am even helping my neighbours in opening bank accounts. My family members are very proud of me. Guest Lectures, Industry visits and OJT have helped me gain practical knowledge about Banking Sector.”
When we asked Sushmita again about her dream of becoming a doctor she said that she was not sure whether her parents could support her to become a doctor as the expenses would be a lot; but she felt confident now that she could take up a career in banking and become a bank manager!
Anil: “ I am a student of class 11th TSMS Bazar Hathnoor, Telangana .My father is a farmer and my mother is a home maker, and I am the only son for them. They are not educated, but they are giving education to me and they have placed all their hopes on me. When I was in the 9th class Vocational skills ,Banking & Finance and Beauty was introduced in my school & I took it up.
I am a very average student, with not much confidence and afraid to interact with others. Through the course I got a good opportunity to improve my personality. With the help of my trainer Karunakar Sir I now know how to open a bank account , how to fill vouchers, how to deposit and withdraw money etc. We were made to do a lot of role plays in the class. We were also asked to go to the junior classes and give presentations to the students about banking. This has helped me a lot and I am much more confident now.
We grow cotton in our fields. Recently we had to take a crop loan of Rs. 95000/- from the Telangana Grameen Bank. I helped my father while taking loan from the bank and withdrawing cash from ATM’s. My father felt very happy and proud. This is my first success in my life. Communication skills, employability skills, positive thinking, self management have all helped be to become a good student in my class.
My dream is I want to become Bank manager. With this course surely I will achieve my goal and I can fulfil my parent’s dreams. Thanks for giving this Vocational Education to me. Thanks for giving this Vocational Education to me.
Vennela: “ I am studying in 11th standard at TSMS Maddur, Siddipet. I am from Kondapur, a remote area & I stay in the school hostel which is 15 Km from my house. My father runs a poultry farm and my mother helps him too. My parents are not educated. But they want their three children to study well and get into good jobs. So all three of us stay in hostels near our school.
This course will help me to fulfil my dream. My sister is very good in sports and she is a national level player in handball. My brother is the youngest ; his dream is to join the police. I have done 20 days OJT in Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank, Maddur, Siidipet. I have learnt how to fill various bank forms such as deposit, withdraw, demand draft, RTGS, NEFT,SWIFT account, cheque and account opening form. Soft skills such as communication and self management are helping me to communicate effectively . I also understood how these skills are useful in the workplace to build relationship among others.
I taught my father how to use PAYTM and how to withdraw cash from ATM, now he is doing all the transactions himself. And my father is my role model he works very hard work for us. I go home only during festivals . My mother always makes special sweets for us. At home I discuss with my father about the poultry business; how to improve profits and how to maintain accounts. My mother always motivates me and she always tells me to help people. I helped many people who are facing difficulty in filling vouchers in the bank when I was in the OJT programme.”
T. Divya: “I am DIVYA studying Class 11 at TSMS CHITYAL, JAYASHANKAR Dist. I joined the BFSI course in 2017. I am from a poor agricultural family, and my father expired when I was in 8th class. Since then my mother is taking care of me and I am the only child for her. My mother faced a lot of financial problems after my father’s death. We are share croppers and have taken some land on lease where we grow cotton. We sell the cotton to earn our livelihood. My mother manages the entire farming herself. I also have an Uncle, my mother’s brother and his son who have helped us financially.
My trainer Sreekanth Sir explained about how to save money in the banks and how to apply for loans. I shared the information with my mother. My mother already had a bank account in Andhra Bank in Chityal which was opened by my father. I started saving her earnings in the banks, and whenever she is need of money I fill withdrawal form and take the amount from bank. I applied for Debit card in the Bank for easy withdrawal. She was shocked and proud to see me doing all these transactions in the bank. This course helped me a lot in the difficult situations.
I have yet to draw up a budget to see whether our work on farming is profitable. I will do so in my vacations this year. My cousin brother is a software engineer and he has been motivating me to also become a software Engineer. I am still not clear. But whatever I take up I will always support my mother.
Vocational Education has been very useful for me. I have gained confidence in doing financial transactions. I am very thankful to all the persons behind introducing the Vocational Education. It’s a golden opportunity for every student to develop her skills and build a bright future.
Anusha: “I am studying in the 11th class in Telangana Model School, Choutuppal. My father runs a dairy farm and my mother is a home maker. I am an average student in my class and I was not able to speak in front of a large group of people. In the 9th standard I took Banking and Finance as my vocational course. Communication Skills, and Role plays helped me to overcome my fear and now I can stand up and speak in class.
My trainer Ajay Kodadi Sir took me to SBI Chinthapally for OJT. There I have learnt about Banking system, filling forms, Customer services, RTGS & NEFT details. I helped few people in opening Accounts, filling vouchers. Myself I felt very happy and proud for helping illiterate people. The OJT helped in real life work experience. I have also started helping my father in his business.
I am inspired by Steve Jobs (Apple company Founder) & he is my role model. In future I want to start a school myself and become an employer of many people. I will be my own boss and do not plan to work for somebody else.”
“My name is Sony. I study in class 11 at TSMS, Nellikudur. My father is a farmer and we grow paddy and my mother helps my father. I have one sister, she is in class 9 . Banking and financial course was introduced in my school when I was studying class 9. I opted for it, because I like business. I have curiosity to know about banking & financial sectors running in our country. The course helped me in thinking of some job options like banking.
I had no idea about banks, so I didn’t think about banking jobs, establishment of company’s shares in share market etc. Now I am confident that I’ll get job in these sectors. The most practical learning’s in this course was filling forms like Deposit forms, Vouchers, withdrawal forms and also how to draw money from ATM . At my native place I fill promissory notes for my neighbors. I am a student so am not able to do any job now, but in future definitely I’ll be in a good position as I’ll get a job in banking sector. BFSI is a service sector. It helps many people by giving interest on their money, giving loans to farmers, small scale industries and other sectors also. If my parents want to take a loan I will be there to help them. Actually I want to serve the society through banking and I got motivated by my teacher Nagalaxmi Ma’am, she moulded my personality .”
Sony’s father says “My daughter was always worried about what career to take up. Once she told me about this Vocational course ; now she likes to do job according to her course ; she has more clarity after doing this course that she will surely get the job in this field. I don’t think too much and am not afraid about her future now. Once my daughter and I went to the bank to withdraw money; she helped me fill the form. I was very happy that what I am unable do to at the age of 35 ; she did at just 15 years age. I am extremely thankful to the teacher and RMSA for introducing such a wonderful course to the students apart from studies.
Student's Corner
Amritpal Singh
Amritpal Singh, IT-ITeS pass out from GSSS Khadur Sahib, Tarn Taran has been working as a salesman with Eureka Forbes for the past 2 months. He has a unique way of handling impatient customers. When the customer does not have the time and tries to shoo him off, he puts on a smile and says “No problem sir / ma’am, please take this brochure and read it if and when you have the time and let me know if I can be of any help”. This has softened a lot of customers who have ended up hearing him out. He gives his entire salary to his parents and feels proud that he can help out at home.
November 16, 2018
Ranjit Singh
Ranjit Singh is an IT-ITeS pass out from GSSS Khadur Sahib, Tarn Taran and works for Eureka Forbes for the past 2 months. He is employed as a salesman and has been putting his skills into action. He loves traveling to meet his clients and is glad about the experience he is gaining. He gives his salary to his family. When asked, where he sees himself in 2 – 3 years, he said he wants to study further while still working so that he can continue to support his family.
November 16, 2018
Sunil Kumar
Sunil Kumar works in Competent Synergies and is already 3 months into the job which he got after passing out of the IT – ITeS course from GSSS Dutarawali, Fazilka. He follows up with customers who have not recharged or have stopped using Airtel’s service and tries to solve the issues they faced and get them back to being an Airtel customer. He can converse in Hindi, Punjabi and English depending on the customers’ preference. He, says his entire lifestyle and outlook has changed, and he now knows how to conduct himself, talk to his customers, and handle stressful situations. He is also proficient in Excel and is eager to show his skills to his manager to take on higher assignments.
November 16, 2018
Kuldeep
Kuldeep works in Competent Synergies after he passed out of the IT – ITeS course from GSSS Dutarawali, Fazilka. When asked about how the job was, he said “Ekdum badiya!” He sells hello tunes to customers and can handle impatient and tough customers. He stays far from home and has rented a room with his friend. They eat lunch at the office canteen and have dinner at the gurudwara near their house. He gives full credit to the IT-ITeS course he took up in school and has persuaded his younger brother who studies in the same school to take up the vocational course so that he too can land a good job after passing out.
November 16, 2018
Reshma
Everything in life depends upon some word from some source. How we understand the words of our world and how we respond to them will often determine our failure or success in making life choices. Choose the right word. According to me, I am average in analytical skills. Training at Laqsh was really helpful in getting confidence in many areas. Another speciality of Laqsh is the individual attention given by the faculty. The faculty share their own experience. That really inspired me. I attended my first interview on the last day of the course & I got my first job! I am really thankful to Laqsh and the faculty. I am placed in Rapid Value It Services as a Software Tester.
July 27, 2018
Bharath Kumar
One to one interactions have helped me think logically and practically.Our faculty makes software testing concepts simpler by citing a lot of examples.I am encouraged to use them,to test the application on my own and rectify errors.Lab sessions have helped me to improve my practical knowledge.
July 27, 2018
Anitha
It was pleasure for having got trained with institute like Laqsh. Earlier I attend an interview with Ernst & Young and could not clear it as I lacked some skills. Laqsh helped me fill that skill gap and helped me imporve my Computer Skills, Testing Skills, build up my confidence level. I would always be thankful to Laqsh for providing me an opportunity to get placed in Wipro Technologies as a Software Engineer.
July 27, 2018
Mamtha
I am Mamatha.J. LAQSH is a place where you can learn new things everyday. The faculty were helpfull 24/7 I am joining Wipro Technologies as a Software Tester from 24-12-12 . I will never forget LAQSH
July 27, 2018
Washimenla
I joined Laqsh on August, 2012, as BLR 9 batch. But some unknown fear and insecurity took over me. Maybe it was the fear of being in a new place, among new people. I failed to open up myself. So, I started neglecting my classes. I was so stubborn, and so I decided to leave Laqsh. On the day when I came to Laqsh to present my application, to drop the course, something happened. The faculties of Laqsh took a hold of me, because somehow they knew that this act of mine was suicidal. They were not willing to give up on me, even when I myself had give up all hopes. That day was the most difficult day; I had a tug of war going on in my mind. Finally I gave in. I took their generous advice and decided to rejoin again. It was too late for me to join my previous batch, so I joined as the new BLR 11 batch, on October, 2012. That brought a drastic change in my life. Today after three and half months of my stay at Laqsh, I have become a more matured and confident person. I was like a lost sheep at first. Laqsh rescued me, and have so passionately nurtured and guided me to achieve to certain great heights that I had only imagined in my wildest dreams. I am so thankful to all the wonderful, most acknowledgeable faculty of Laqsh and they are the sole reason why I am in such a confident level now. And now I can’t be more grateful and thankful enough to each and every one of them for making me get through in my first ever job interview by Logfire as Software Tester.
July 27, 2018
Yashashwini C
Having got trained in Laqsh I could get two best breaks for my career. I got placed in Wipro Technologies & Accenture as well, of which I chose to join Accenture. I would always be thankful to the people of Laqsh for having guided me for building up my career.
July 27, 2018
Shalini
In Laqsh,I experienced a unique experience to learn things, they teach us to learn & have fun. I enjoyed every moment. All trainers focused mainly on "How to grow into a professional from a student” . They trained us on all requirements that a company can expect from an individual
July 27, 2018
Manu Awalla
“I’m loving it!! LAQSH- is a good platform to learn. I am enjoying every moment. “
July 27, 2018
Pradeep Kumar
Hi I am Pradeep, I joined Laqsh to improve my presentation skills and speaking.I enjoyed the training.It has lot of activities and is fun learning.Thats the best part about LAQSH. Thank you Laqsh.
July 27, 2018
Sindhuja
My sincere thanks to Laqsh job skill academy. It was a great experience in Laqsh for 4 months, it was like an extension of my college life. I learnt lot of new things from this academy like software testing, corporate culture, & so much about software that i was not aware before. Laqsh has a beautiful, friendly atmosphere to study in. They even conduct lot of cultural activities like we celebrated onam festival, Teachers day etc. I got placed in Wipro Technologies with the help of Laqsh academy
July 27, 2018
Neenu
Laqsh changed me a lot. I was very scared to speak before people even in my mother tongue. It got reduced because of Laqsh's education. It is the best platform to learn and upgrade ourselves.The faculty are very helpful & attend to each & every student.The main attraction is it has lot of activities.Laqsh helped me to get through the first interview itself.I got selected in Rapid Value IT Services in Kerala as a software tester. I am very happy
July 27, 2018
McNeil Glen D'Souza
"At LAQSH, I developed leadership qualities and I learned to take initiative."
July 27, 2018
Chandan Rastogi
The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.”- Richard Brinsley Sheridan I’m a B.Tech graduate from IIMT, Uttar Pradesh. I come from a business family. My native is Sitapur. My mother is a teacher of Mathematics and sister a Credit officer at the Bank of Baroda. After completing my graduation I gave a job mentor test conducted by the fresher’s world (helps in analyzing ones aptitude and technical skills). I also looked for jobs but didn’t find anything suitable or interesting. That is when I decided to specialize in a specific domain. I decided to move to Bangalore as it provides good job opportunities in the IT sector and majority of the IT companies are based in Bangalore. I got to know about Laqsh courses through fresher’s world. After joining this course, “My technical and practical knowledge have improved. I gathered skills which helped me clear interviews. Also, I have also become very confident”. Sushma Nagendra and Mr Kannan were my favorite teachers. They used very different teaching methodologies which were easy to understand. My dream is to work with Google. Currently I’m placed at INTEGRA MICRO SOFTWARE SERVICES PVT. LTD, Bangalore as Software Engineer Testing. My advice to everyone is, “One should be confident and never give up. One should have the willingness to learn and adapt then everything will fall into place.”
July 27, 2018
Yogesh Sharma
Training at Laqsh was really helpful in getting confidence in many areas. There are many institute that have similar kind of stuffs but the specialties about Laqsh is its individual attention and its curriculum. Apart from this what can I say about Technical training when person like Kanan Sir and Sushma Mam who has 20 yrs of experience with them are itself in this. Must say that if we have the problem Kanan sir has the solution.
July 27, 2018
Sivaraj.E
I really thank to Laqsh that they gave me the right path to live in this country, that's why right now I work for a software company in bangalore.
July 27, 2018
Nithya Shekar
Its my privilege to be talking about LAQSH as i have learnt many things from this institute. I'm glad to be part of the laqsh family. I joined this institute to learn about software testing. LAQSH has tought me so many things other then the subject in a short period of time. Laqsh has a good set up & I'm really thankful to laqsh and the faculty because they have helped me in every aspect, and now, I'm happily placed in WIPRO.
July 27, 2018
Krishna
"I was a very nervous person but now I am much more confident."
July 27, 2018
Kavitha Sharma
The word LAQSH itself holds a special meaning in my heart. I'm glad to be a part of the LAQSH family. Before joining this institute for manual testing I had no idea about this field as I was from a commerce background. After coming to LAQSH I learnt many things other than the subjects; I got rid of stage fear, I am more confident, my communication skills have improved all of which is very important in this competitive world. Laqsh has excellent facilities & very good faculty who help us in all aspects. With the help of all the faculties and our effort we are happily placed in WIPRO as software engineers. Last but not the least I would like to thank Laqsh for making my career.
July 27, 2018
Priya
In Laqsh,I learnt so many things.Before coming to Laqsh. I dont have proper communication.I was worried about my communication and also my Analytical skills.But In Laqsh the faculties helped me a lot to develope communication,Analytical as well as Technical Skills.They conducte code-A-Thon for us in Java.And that was too useful to develope knowledge about Java.
July 27, 2018
Sadiya Ambareen
Laqsh have a beautiful, friendly atmosphere to study in. Laqsh have given me an opportunity to realize my strength. I would specially give thanks to the professors who have recognize my strengths n weakness. They have truly helped me improvise my technical, analytical skills.. The testing coarse that i attended was of great use to me.
July 27, 2018