My name is Vinay Kumar. I’m 22 years old and from Padheni village in the Tauru block of Nuh. After completing my B. A. , I spent an entire year searching for a job but couldn’t find one. My father runs a small grocery shop in our village, and it was difficult watching him work so hard while I couldn’t contribute much. One day, I heard about the MMTC-PAMP Skill Development Centre in Sohna, run by the Pratham Foundation.

I decided to enroll in their Retail Sales course, hoping it would improve my chances of finding a job. The training helped me gain new skills and boosted my confidence, especially in handling customers and understanding the retail industry. After completing the course, I got a job at Offshoots Company in Gurgaon with a monthly salary of ₹18,000. This was a big moment for me and my family. Now, I’m able to support them and feel proud that I’m building a stable career. I’m truly grateful for the training I received—it changed my life and gave me the opportunity I had been waiting for.