While employment avenues are increasing rapidly in India’s fast-growing economy, they are not being filled by people with compatible skill-sets. DRF attempts to bridge the divide between those who have access to opportunities and those who are increasingly being marginalized.

LABS addresses the needs of youth (18-35 years) who are constrained by low income levels, inadequate skills, irregular employment, absence of opportunities for training and development, family indebtedness and little bargaining power at the economic or social level.

To enable these youth to gain a foothold in the competitive job market, LABS gives them livelihood and soft skills in an environment of interactive learning and mentoring that develops their inherent strengths. The curriculum is constantly upgraded in tune with industry requirements. The aspirants are also put through intensive Communicative English, on-the-job training and work-readiness modules, to help them understand the workplace better.