From Classrooms to Careers: Building Healthy, Skilled Youth is a structured, impact-driven initiative that integrates health, education, and employability by aligning SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) into a unified and practical framework.
Project Overview
The initiative addresses interconnected challenges commonly faced by students, including rising stress levels and poor well-being, theory-heavy academic learning with limited real-world skill application, and gaps in career readiness. Recognising that these issues are deeply interlinked, the project adopts a holistic approach to student development.
Framework & Implementation
A three-stage framework was designed and implemented to support every student:
- Well-being Support – focusing on mental health awareness, stress management, and emotional resilience
- Skill Development – emphasising practical skills, collaboration, and experiential learning
- Career Preparedness – strengthening employability through resume building, mock interviews, and career guidance
Each stage reinforces the others, ensuring continuous and holistic student growth.
Activities & Outcomes
The framework was actively tested through:
- Student surveys and well-being assessments
- Stress-management and mindfulness sessions
- Skill-building workshops and interactive learning events
- Resume development and mock interview exercises
The response from participants was highly positive. Students reported improved confidence, better teamwork, enhanced self-awareness, and increased readiness for future careers. The model was found to be practical, relevant, and immediately applicable.
Impact
The project demonstrates that when health, learning, and employment preparation are systematically integrated, students thrive both personally and professionally. The framework is scalable, adaptable, and designed for long-term adoption across campuses, offering a sustainable pathway to building healthy, skilled, and employable youth.
Team Members & Roles
- Project Manager: Ushaswini
- Research Leads: Sai & Venkatesh
- Operations Leads: Karthikeya & Tag
- Documentation Leads: Aswitha & Dhanya
Faculty Mentor
Dr Nagalakshmi M V N
Assistant Professor & SDG Coordinator
Paari School of Business (PSB), SRM AP
