March 2013 - GMR

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A ‘Cool’ Career
Chandrabhushan hails from a weavers’ family and acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. He
could not pursue higher studies because of the poor financial situation of the family.
He wanted to start a business but was not clear about type of business that he could take up. At that
point of time, he went to Rajam to help his brother in electrical winding works and came to know
‘Career’ Focussed
After Jyoti’s father passed away, her mother
herself performing better in class as well. She had
worked in a small plasticware shop to support
not expected to learn as much as she did in three
their family of eight daughters and one son. After
months, and was surprised with the changes she
her two elder sisters were married, Jyoti felt the
noticed in herself.
need to help her mother. While pursuing B.A.
through correspondence, she applied for jobs.
Unsuccessful in her job pursuits, she
decided to take the Basic Computer
course from GMR Varalakshmi Centre
for Empowerment and Livelihood,
Delhi. She heard about the institute
from an acquaintance who had
successfully received placement after
completion of the course. Jyoti was
very excited when she was selected.
During training, Jyoti was surprised
by the friendly approach of faculty which helped
Less than two weeks after completing the course,
Jyoti received a job offer in Gurgaon
as a Data Operator. Jyoti now has
a good job and also a Bachelor of
Arts degree from Delhi University.
She wants to focus on her career
in order to support her mother.
She is happy that she is finally
able to support her family with
a decent and steady salary. Jyoti
is very thankful to GMRVCEL-D
for enabling her to get a job
that she would never have been able to secure,
about Nagavali Institute of Rural Entrepreneurship
Development (NIRED) and applied for training in
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC). He was
selected for the course and learnt the aspects of
trade. Soon he became confident of attending to
complaints and after the completion of training,
Chandrabhushan took over an RAC servicing
center from his uncle’s friend and put in remarkable
efforts to create a good customer base. He worked
hard to deliver the orders in time and gained a
good reputation in his business circle.
different companies like PEPSI, VOLTAS etc.
Recently, Reliance Communications had also
offered him the AMC for the maintenance of
Mobile Towers at Srikakulam District.
Chandrabhushan is now earning well through
these AMCs, regular servicing and repairing works.
He has provided employment to two unemployed
youth at his shop and plans to expand his business
by opening another branch at Srikakulam.
“NIRED has completely transformed my life” says
lose her inhibitions, and started learning English.
As her confidence strengthened, Jyoti found
as well as providing the skills and confidence to
succeed.
Chandrabhushan leveraged this goodwill to get
Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) from
this successful businessman with utmost gratitude
and humility.
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