CHENNAI: With government jobs becoming hard to come by and self-employment being a risky proposition, differently-abled people are looking for job opportunities in the private sector. Forty three such differently-abled persons, interested in a career in ITES, BPOs and in the hospitality industry on Monday, took home a certificate that prepared and trained them better for their professional life in the private sector.These 43 trainees recently underwent a three-month long training programme with LABS (Livelihood Advancement Business School) organised by Dr Reddy’s Foundation (DRF). “Of them, 30 have already been placed in reputed firms, while the others are still scouting for job options,” said Alok Patnaik, project head, Dr Reddy’s Foundation. The recipients of the three-month programme, largely the underprivileged, were trained in critical areas of skill building, personality development, apart from basic knowledge in Computer Science and basic communication skills, he added.This was the second batch of students to be trained by DRF in the city, in association with the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre (VRC) for the handicapped, which provided the venue for training, and Wadhwani Foundation, which funded the project.Durai Raj, who had recently undergone LABS training, said he was placed in a job with the World Bank, and was drawing a salary of over Rs 15,000 per month.Also present at the event were Anuradha Prasad, Managing Trustee, DRF, and Dr Krishna Chandra, deputy director of employment, VRC, who distributed the certificates.
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