Senior Citizens Training
Skill Training for Senior Citizens
An NGO-Led Initiative for Dignity, Empowerment, and Inclusion At SECT, we believe that age should never be a barrier to growth, learning, or contribution. Our Skill Training for Senior Citizens program is a focused initiative designed to empower elderly individuals with relevant, practical skills that enhance their self-reliance, confidence, and societal participation.
An NGO-Led Initiative for Dignity, Empowerment, and Inclusion At SECT, we believe that age should never be a barrier to growth, learning, or contribution. Our Skill Training for Senior Citizens program is a focused initiative designed to empower elderly individuals with relevant, practical skills that enhance their self-reliance, confidence, and societal participation.
To provide age-appropriate, interest-based, and accessible skill development opportunities to senior citizens that help them:
Objective of the Program
- Stay socially connected
- Enhance mental and physical wellness
- Contribute economically and creatively
- Lead a dignified and independent life
We conduct need-based, localized training through community centers, online platforms, and workshops, including
Our Key Skill Development Areas
- Digital Literacy : Smartphone usage, UPI payments, WhatsApp, video calling, internet safety
- Home-Based Vocations : Candle making, tailoring, food processing, handicrafts, gardening
- Health & Wellness : Yoga, meditation, nutrition, physiotherapy techniques
- Creative Expression : Art, storytelling, music, theatre, folk arts
- Financial Literacy : Pension schemes, banking, online transactions, budgeting
How We Deliver It
- Community-Based Training Centers: Senior-friendly infrastructure with support staff
- Mobile Training Units: Reaching elderly in rural and underserved areas
- Peer-Led Learning: Seniors teaching other seniors
- Collaboration with Local Bodies: Panchayats, SHGs, urban wards
- Digital Access Labs: Safe, guided digital skill learning for elderly
Impact So Far
- 1,200+ senior citizens trained in basic digital skills
- 800+ participants in craft-based income-generating workshops
- 70% reported improved confidence and independence
- 50+ elders started small-scale home businesses after training
Voices from the Ground
“After learning digital skills, I can now video call my son in Dubai. I feel connected and confident.” – Laxmi Sharma, 72, participant from Jaipur
“I never imagined I could earn again. Now I sell my handmade diyas during Diwali.” – Premchand Verma, 67, retired schoolteacher from Bhopal
“After learning digital skills, I can now video call my son in Dubai. I feel connected and confident.” – Laxmi Sharma, 72, participant from Jaipur
“I never imagined I could earn again. Now I sell my handmade diyas during Diwali.” – Premchand Verma, 67, retired schoolteacher from Bhopal
How We Deliver It
- Community-Based Training Centers: Senior-friendly infrastructure with support staff
- Mobile Training Units: Reaching elderly in rural and underserved areas
- Peer-Led Learning: Seniors teaching other seniors
- Collaboration with Local Bodies: Panchayats, SHGs, urban wards
- Digital Access Labs: Safe, guided digital skill learning for elderly
Impact So Far
- 1,200+ senior citizens trained in basic digital skills
- 800+ participants in craft-based income-generating workshops
- 70% reported improved confidence and independence
- 50+ elders started small-scale home businesses after training
