Challenge
- Traditional education doesn’t fit everyone’s needs or aspirations.
- Many youth seek self-directed, skill-based, and experiential learning instead of rote academics.
- Lack of access to spaces that encourage creativity, entrepreneurship, and practical skill-building.
SVM Solution
- Establish Alternative Learning Centers (Chief Minister’s Youth Centers- CMYC)— inclusive spaces open to all ages and backgrounds.
- Encourage self-directed learning focused on trades, creativity, and innovation.
- Nurture confidence, curiosity, and entrepreneurship through real-world projects and mentoring.
- Create a supportive ecosystem that helps youth turn ideas into enterprises.
NEXT STEPS
- Expanding the model across India for rural & urban youth
- Integrating skills in trades, crafts, digital tools & entrepreneurship
- Partnering with industries for jobs & enterprise opportunities
- Shaping self-reliant creators, innovators & change-makers
Project Details
CMYC’s Alternative Learning Project stands as a beacon of educational innovation. Here’s an overview of the project’s key features:
Self-Designed Learning Paths
CMYC empowers learners to design their own educational paths, allowing them to choose subjects and projects aligned with their interests and career aspirations.
Mentorship Programs
Expert mentors guide and support learners, providing valuable insights and real-world perspectives to enhance their self-designed educational journey.
Resource Library
A comprehensive repository of resources, from books to online courses, enables students to access a wide range of materials to supplement their self-directed learning.
Innovation Labs
Dedicated spaces for hands-on experimentation and collaborative projects foster creativity and critical thinking skills, encouraging alternative approaches to learning.
Community of Learners
CMYC cultivates a sense of community among learners, providing platforms for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.
