Hnaya Skills Development Foundation

Hnaya Skills Development Foundation is a not-for-profit organization (Section 8) committed to empowering youth through skill development, employability enhancement, and career readiness programs.

We work with educational institutions, communities, and industry leaders to expand access to quality training and create pathways for sustainable livelihoods.

The Challenge We Address

India has one of the world’s largest youth populations, but a significant gap remains between education and employability.

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Economic Survey

India’s population below 35 years

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India Skills Report

Graduates considered employable

12M

World Bank

Youth entering workforce every year

29M

NSDC

Skilled workforce shortage by 2030

The Change
We Are Driving

We’re on a mission to bridge the gap between education and employability. We believe real change happens when youth are equipped with practical skills, industry exposure, and the confidence to take charge of their future. Through training, collaboration, and opportunities, we enable them to become catalysts of their own growth and livelihoods.

About Hnaya Skills Development Foundation

Hnaya Skills Development Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organization committed to advancing youth skill development, employability, and inclusive economic growth. The Foundation designs and delivers structured, outcome-driven interventions that bridge the gap between formal education systems and evolving industry requirements, working in collaboration with schools (focused on foundational skills, digital literacy, and early career awareness), colleges and universities (providing employability training, skill enhancement, and career readiness programs), corporate organizations (supporting workforce alignment, CSR initiatives, and industry-led training), and community institutions (enabling inclusive outreach and sustainable livelihood opportunities) to create scalable and measurable impact.

Our Core Pillars

Skill Development

Industry-aligned training for practical skills.

Entrepreneurship Development

Promoting innovation and self-employment.

Youth Empowerment

Building confidence and career readiness.

Digital Empowerment

Enhancing digital skills and access.

Faculty Development

Strengthening teaching and training capacity.

How We Create Impact

Access

India’s growing youth population presents significant opportunities. However, many lack access to structured training and industry exposure required for employment.

Build

We design and implement programs that align education with industry expectations and enable a smooth transition from education to employment.

Transition

We connect education with industry expectations, enabling individuals to transition effectively into the workforce.

Our Impact Ecosystem

Students
Colleges
Trainers
Industry
Government
NGOs
Students
Colleges
Trainers
Industry
Government
NGOs

Our Impact In Numbers

5000 +

Student Trained

30 +

College Connected

10 +

Training Programs

1500 +

Expert Trainer

Driving Impact Aligned with Global Goals

Our initiatives contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

SDG 4
Quality Education

SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals

Voices of Impact

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We welcome collaborations with organizations and individuals
committed to advancing inclusive development and youth empowerment.