SKILL AP
APSSDC has associated with *Facebook India* and launched a program *GOAL* (Going Online as Leaders) an initiative by *Ministry of Tribal Affairs* (MoTA) to digitally skill and empower 5000 youth from tribal communities to become leaders of tomorrow by leveraging the power of digital technology. 

It is targeted to have a 1:2 ratio of mentors and mentees. Each engagement with mentee will be of nine months or 36 weeks:
I.      Month 1 to Month 7 (28 weeks): Mentees from tribal communities will be connected to mentors
II.     Month 8 and Month 9 (8 weeks): Shortlisted mentees will get internship opportunities in reputed organization's
*The following are the benefits for Mentees:* 
1.      Smartphone with one-year internet access
2.      Joint certificate of participation by MoTA and Facebook
3.      Letter of recognition by Mentor
4.      Opportunity to intern in a reputed private / government organization
5.      Strong visibility and recognition at local/ state/ national level
6.      Opportunity to interact with industry leaders
7.      Priority access to Facebook and MoTA events at State/ National level
*The following will be the recognition for mentors under this program:* 
1.      Joint Certificate of participation by MoTA and Facebook
2.      Opportunity to interact with like-minded peer group including industry professionals, influencers etc
3.      Priority access to state level events organized by MoTA or Facebook
4.      Profile will be showcased on Portal as Mentor
5.      Opportunity to meet business and political leaders
*For more details & registration please visit:* www.apssdc.in
*Eligibility for Mentee:* Any youth from tribal communities between 18-35 years of age who has keen interest in business, education, art, culture, dance, health, politics, research, entrepreneurship can apply as mentee.
*Eligibility for Mentor:* Experts in the field of business, education, health, politics, arts and entrepreneurship among others and can inspire, guide and encourage the tribal youth to become village-level digital young leaders for their communities can apply to become a mentor. 
*It is not necessary for the mentor to be from tribal or ST background as a condition to apply.
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*Dr. Arja Srikanth* 
MD&CEO AP Skill Dev. Corp.