SMART Academy

"It is what we think we know already that often prevents us from learning"

- Claude Bernard
SMART ACADEMY

SMART Academy

Since May 2016, the Foundation has been running SMART Academies with the intent to offer advanced and longer-term courses in some specialised vocations. At present, we have twelve Tech Mahindra SMART Academies including five SMART Academies for Healthcare, three SMART Academies for Digital Technologies and four SMART Academies for Logistics.

SMART Academy for Healthcare

Tech Mahindra SMART Academies for Healthcare in Delhi, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune & Mohali train youth with hands-on paramedical skills, expert trainers, improving care & job opportunities for the youth.

SMART Academy for Logistics

Tech Mahindra SMART Academies for Logistics in Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad & Visakhapatnam train skilled logistics professionals. They offer courses in logistics, supply chain, English, soft skills, and personality development.

SMART Academy for Digital Technologies

Tech Mahindra SMART Academies for Digital Technologies in Delhi, Hyderabad & Visakhapatnam train youth in job-ready digital courses, web design, and employability skills, preparing them for the fast-growing digital tech sector.

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Youth trained since FY 2016-17*
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Youth trained in FY 2024-25*

Impact Stories

Once a Trainee, now a Guide

Uma, Trainer & alumna of Arvind Foundation ARISE+ Project, Channai

Meena, once a trainee in the ARISE+ program, now works as an Assistant Vocational Trainer, teaching skills like Areca leaf plate making. Her leadership and dedication are empowering others towards independence.

Moving Forward with Braille

Anjali Arya, a Class 11 Student of NFBM ARISE+ Project, Pune

Anjali Arya, a Class 11 student, shares how Braille training has empowered her. She believes Braille is the language of expression, enabling visually impaired individuals to access information and education globally.

Making Waves in Special Olympics

Dinesh,alumnus of SPASTN ARISE+ Project, Chennai

Dinesh Kumar, a former ARISE+ student with autism, won two Silver medals at the Berlin Special Olympics in 2023. After years of hard work and swimming training, he made India proud with his achievements.

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*As of 31st December 2024