Pre-Vocational training

(Age 15-17 Years)

Pre-Vocational Training: Building Skills for Independence & Employability

The Pre-Vocational Training program focuses on nurturing independence through structured, hands-on learning. It empowers trainees with practical skills that improve daily living, strengthen self-care habits, and prepare them for meaningful work opportunities.

Household Management and Life Skills

Household chores

  • Training in dusting, sweeping, mopping and basic home upkeep
  • Builds independence, discipline and responsibility
  • Reinforces pride in maintaining personal and shared spaces

Culinary skills

  • Safe handling of kitchen tools under trainer supervision
  • Preparation of simple meals like sandwiches, tea, rice, and vegetables
  • Enhances fine motor skills, confidence, following a process systematically and functional independence

Following a daily schedule

  • Structured routine planning for smooth day-to-day functioning
  • Helps develop predictability, stability and task ownership
  • Encourages consistent habits aligned with personal goals

Time management

  • Simple techniques to plan tasks and prioritize responsibilities
  • Visual supports and prompts to track activities efficiently
  • Builds punctuality, focus and readiness for future work environments

Household Management and Life Skills

Personal care and hygiene

  • Training in brushing, bathing basics, nail trimming, and overall hygiene
  • Reinforces self-care habits essential for health and social confidence
  • Promotes independence in daily grooming routines

Personal grooming

  • Guidance on dressing appropriately and maintaining neat appearance
  • Develops awareness of social norms and self-presentation
  • Boosts self-esteem and readiness for public or workplace settings

Financial Management Financial Literacy

Identifying currency

  • Recognizing different denominations of notes and coins
  • Practical handling exercises for real-life confidence

Budgeting and spending

  • Understanding needs vs wants through simple scenarios
  • Learning responsible purchasing and expense tracking

Personal savings

  • Introduction to saving habits using jars, charts, or supervised accounts
  • Encourages long-term planning and financial discipline

Giving back to Community

  • Encouraged Social Responsibility with Trainees guided to set aside 10% of their income for community giving.
  • Explored ways to support local initiatives, charities, and development projects to strengthen social bonds.
  • Highlighted that financial management should benefit both the individual and society, nurturing empathy and shared growth.

Fitness and Wellbeing

Counselling Support

  • Regular counselling sessions for in-house candidates to support emotional, social, and behavioral well-being.

Physiotherapy

  • Targeted exercises to strengthen fine motor skills and improve physical coordination.
  • Supports candidates with varying physical needs and abilities.

In-House Gym Facilities

  • Access to strength, mobility, and cardio equipment for all work-ready trainees.
  • Focus on fitness, discipline, and building healthy routines.