Car Wash Project
Sheltered employment through car-wash training and service under staff supervision.
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Bike Mechanic Project
Two-wheeler mechanic skills for sheltered employment in Tiruchirappalli.
About this pathway
How the work unfolds
The Bike Mechanic Project trains beneficiaries in two-wheeler care and basic repairs under sheltered employment in Tiruchirappalli. Workshop sessions introduce tools, safety, and simple service tasks before moving into supervised customer-facing practice.
Mechanical work rewards patience and problem-solving. With staff guidance, participants rebuild concentration, fine-motor skill, and workplace belonging—key supports against relapse after long-term mental illness.
A typical day
Daily routine
- 01 Tool check and workshop safety briefing
- 02 Assigned service tasks: cleaning, oiling, or basic adjustments
- 03 Supervised practice on common two-wheeler maintenance steps
- 04 Tidying the bay and returning tools to marked places
- 05 End-of-day review of what was learned and next goals
What people learn
Skills practised
- Tool familiarity and safe handling
- Workshop hygiene and personal protective habits
- Basic two-wheeler inspection and simple repairs
- Following sequenced service checklists
- Respectful, supervised customer communication
Training model
Tool familiarity, workshop safety, basic repairs, and supervised customer-facing practice taught in short, repeatable lessons that respect each person's pace.
Beneficiary outcomes
Technical skill growth, stronger workplace belonging, and readiness for supported work. Participants leave sessions with clearer routines and renewed confidence in their ability to learn.
Support & sponsorship needs
Tools, spare parts, workshop setup, safety gear, shop rent and instructor support keep this pathway open and safe.
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