Preparing youth for the workforce through hands-on maker education
The Problem
India is facing a major job crisis.
180 million youth will enter India’s workforce in the next 15 years, over 50% from marginalized backgrounds. 90 million new jobs will have to be created, many requiring digital/technological competency.
Yet over 54% of Indian youth today are not employable for any job, and 37% with a college degree are unemployed.
Our Solution
MakerGhat builds low-cost makerspaces in schools and communities, accompanied by evidence-based curriculum and robust teacher training. Our programs develop key skills and attitudes linked to employability through hands-on training.
We work with children (Grades 6 to 12) and youth (college students and beyond). Participants engage in our program for at least 1.5 hours per week, cultivating essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, self-efficacy, communication, and collaboration.
More broadly, our goal is to build the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs who come from diverse backgrounds and enable social and economic change for their communities.
Our Programs
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School MakerKits
Comprehensive kits designed to introduce STEM concepts and making skills to students in a fun and engaging way.
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Regional Makerspaces
Vibrant community hubs equipped with tools and resources to foster collaboration and innovation among makers of all ages and skill levels.
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Colleges, Polytechnic and ITI’s
Partnerships with educational institutions to provide cutting-edge resources, training, and hands-on learning curriculum.
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Incubator
A comprehensive program to nurture entrepreneurial dreams, offering mentorship, funding, and access to a thriving maker community.
Our Impact
Regions covered
Odisha
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
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Andhra Pradesh
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Punjab
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Kerala
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
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Odisha • Tamil Nadu • Karnataka • Andhra Pradesh • Punjab • Kerala • Rajasthan • Maharashtra •
Testimonials