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Changing Lives-One Opportunity at a Time
While we are a committed philanthropy, solving a problem at scale requires many a handshakes!
Objective
To empower 10,000 youth with livelihood opportunities by delivering free, cutting-edge skill training through world-class Centres of Excellence across Punjab
Our Track Record
- World Class Skill Centre, Delhi
- Multi Skill Development Centre, Amritsar & Ludhiana
- World Skill Centre of Excellence, Patiala
- Skill Trainings at 4 Government Rehab Centres
- ITI Ludhiana
Our upcoming works
World Class Skill Centres at – Jalandhar, Bathinda, Mohali, Sunam, Hoshiarpur and other key cities.
Upgrading the ITI’s at Punjab
Skill Trainings at 14 Government Rehab Centres
Over the past year, we have successfully empowered 5,000 youth with job placements through industry-relevant skill training — transforming potential into meaningful livelihoods.
The Challenge Before Us
Unemployment
Youth joblessness (15–29 yrs) in Punjab’s urban areas rose to 14.9%
Female youth unemployment is alarmingly high at 21.7%; male youth at 12.8%.
A recent study estimates youth unemployment at over 26% in Punjab.
Employability crisis
Industries in Punjab report a shortage of skilled local manpower, despite vacancies on the other hand only 10% of youth with general education and 25% with technical education are job-ready.
Drug Addiction
There were 8.74 lakh drug addicts in the state; 2.62 lakh addicts were in government de-addiction centres; 6.12 lakh were in private centres.
Migration
In the realm of education, Punjab still ranks third in international student migration, with 2.62 lakh students pursuing studies overseas. Notably, around one lakh students departing Punjab annually seldom return, contributing to a demographic challenge. Post-migration, 70 percent of the state’s workforce originates from other regions, further underscoring the impact of immigration on Punjab’s demographics.
The Opportunity Before Us
New Opportunities
New job and entrepreneurship opportunities are emerging across Punjab, powered by skill development, startup support, and growing industries. It’s a promising time for youth to build their future here
De-Addiction
With Punjab spending ₹150 crore annually on de-addiction and rehabilitation, the ‘Yudh Nashiyan De Virudh’ campaign adopts a multi-pronged approach to skill and economically reintegrate rehabilitated youth through training and job placements.
Reverse Migration
Interestingly, after 75 years of widespread international migration, Punjab is now also witnessing a reverse migration and there are dozens of case studies to prove the phenomenon.
From Learning to Livelihood — Sun Foundation Bridges the Gap Between Academia and Industry
Empanelled with Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM)
Sun Foundation is a recognised partner, eligible to implement all skill-oriented government schemes at our centres.
NSDC-Certified Courses
Running 20+ market-driven courses across diverse sectors, aligned with Sector Skill Council standards.
State-of-the-Art Labs
Equipped with advanced infrastructure to ensure hands-on, high-quality training.
Certified Expert Trainers
All trainers undergo Training of Trainers (ToT) certification to deliver standardised, industry-relevant instruction.
Partner With Us to Build a Skilled Punjab
We invite your valued collaboration to help us scale our vision of a future-ready, skilled Punjab. Together, we can create meaningful impact by empowering youth through quality training, industry-relevant skills, and livelihood opportunities.
Your support can be the catalyst for lasting change — let’s join hands to shape a stronger, more self-reliant Punjab.