Several Bangalore-based organisations are working with and for the youth to make them employable and help them become change makers.
Unemployment of youth due to lack of skills is a massive problem in India. There is a complete disconnect between what’s taught in our colleges vs what is actually required in the job market. There are several organisations that are focused on equipping our youth with the right kind of skills. These initiatives are designed to build life skills, foster leadership, and enhance critical thinking.
UN-accredited youth-focused organization 1M1B (One Million for One Billion) announced the launch of the Changemakers World Cup (CWC)—a nationwide initiative to identify and spotlight 50 of India’s most impactful changemakers. These top talents will represent India at the prestigious 1M1B Activate Impact Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York this December.
Anu, a BCA graduate, began her professional journey with the support of Unnati Foundation. After completing her training with Unnati, she got a job at HDFC Bank. Though she had a degree, what she lacked were the practical skills and confidence needed for the workplace. At Unnati, the interactive teaching methods and hands-on activities made a real difference. Anu especially valued the group discussions and debates, which not only made learning engaging but also sharpened her communication and critical thinking. The life skills sessions on topics like time and money management had a big impact on her personal life as well.
They have impacted 1,01,821 young minds through our programs delivered across 1,382 colleges and over 45 centres all over India in 2025 . Unnati program offers 100% placement at the end of the training. All youth who completed training through the Unnati program were offered placements in various Youth have been placed with the salary range of Rs 15,000/- to Rs 20,000/- per month. While everyone is offered placement some choose entrepreneurial ventures or deferred career plans for higher education etc. In UNXT – Unnati facilitates job placements for youth who have completed their graduation if they reach out to Unnati.
Yi Bengaluru runs various programs in entrepreneurship, innovation, and continuous learning, all led by Yi members for our youth. They also offer opportunities to lead on-ground projects like blood donation drives, run for a cause and many more, giving students real responsibilities that shape their character and future paths.
Yi Bengaluru has curated a diverse range of initiatives to empower school & college students through entrepreneurship (business pitch sessions, CEO talks, business quizzes), innovation (design thinking workshops), and continuous learning, skill development and leadership development. They have constantly engaged with over 20,000+ students through these efforts over the years. Providing opportunities to students to interact with Police Commissioner on Programs like Dialogue on drug abuse, a roundtable discussion in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs on technology’s role in Viksit Bharat 2047, where discussion on how Youth can enable achieve the goal and vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047. They also support Industry visits to bridge the gap between academia and industry to provide them an experience learning, and masterclasses/ workshops on entrepreneurship, innovation, and other relevant themes that have added depth and diversity to our impact.
Beyond learning, Yi Bengaluru has been actively driving social impact through its Yuva & Thalir students. A key area of their work is road safety awareness, where they have actively partnered with the Bangalore Traffic Police (BTP) to drive meaningful change. Since the launch of the new Traffic Museum by BTP in December 2024, Yi has been facilitating curated visits for school and college students. These visits include interactive sessions with traffic officials who highlight the importance of responsible road behaviour. Yuva student volunteers have also contributed to a variety of community initiatives, including Run for a Cause, sessions on inclusion, mental wellness, and blood donation drives—demonstrating their ongoing commitment to building a healthier, more inclusive society.
Likewise, Reap Benefit’s SolveCon brought together over 300 spirited youth and changemakers at Bangalore Creative Circus for a full day of collaboration, play, and problem-solving. From hands-on games to powerful storytelling, the sixth edition of SolveCon proved that when youth are trusted with real challenges, they respond with courage, creativity, and conviction.
At SolveCon, youth engaged with 14 grassroots organizations on climate action, governance, and social justice through interactive simulations. They heard from inspiring young changemakers—like Kuppendra S from Raichur, who advocates for migrant workers, and Aishwarya Selvam from Bangalore, who mobilized a massive cleanup movement. They also participated in immersive “Solver Jams” on data, eco-anxiety, systems thinking, and grassroots marketing.
The result? 91% found mentorship valuable, 94% would recommend the event, and the majority said it helped them build confidence and community. With every edition, SolveCon helps youth see themselves as problem-solvers—not just someday, but today.
One of the most powerful illustrations of youth agency in 2020-21 is the journey of Yuvaraj, a Solve Ninja who was elected to the Grama Panchayat in Gundanahelli during elections. Using Reap Benefit’s WhatsApp-based Solve Ninja chatbot, Yuvaraj proactively engaged with local residents to identify community issues, gather feedback, and build trust through participatory governance. He was able to get ₹5 lakh sanctioned for a lake rejuvenation project.
The C. Krishniah Chetty Foundation is deeply committed to empowering students through impactful career guidance and experiential learning opportunities. Through these diverse and thoughtful initiatives, C. Krishniah Chetty Foundation aims to broaden students’ perspectives, inspire confidence, and guide them towards purposeful and impactful careers.
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