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“To empower Rural Area Schools with 21st Century Skills so that students can be Creative, Innovative, Future-ready and Future-fit.“

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About Program

SmartGaon Foundation is partnering with schools in villages and small towns in India to connect schools with Mentors around the world. SmartGaon Mentors are proactive leaders across the world who voluntarily give their time and expertise to guide and enable the students to experience, learn and practice 21st Century Skills. As part of this initiative , SmartGaon provides a platform where Mentor and Mentee (Students) can connect and discuss problems and potential solutions related to education, personal performance, and challenges of student life in general.

School Partnership

SmartGaon mentors will bring their industry and life experiences to help schools develop and deliver special curriculum projects, life-skills, and provide 1×1 mentoring to children in need.

Community

Develop a community where Mentor and Mentee (children) can connect and discuss problems and potential solutions related to education, personal performance, and challenges of student life in general.

Charity

Program will also strive to generate funds through charitable means for additional educational projects and other activities related to the mentorship program.

Objective

To empower Rural Area Schools with 21st Century Skills so that students can be Creative, Innovative, Future-ready and Future-fit.

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Social and Emotional Wellness Program for Students

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Mentoring & NEP 2020 based Workshops for Students

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Academic Scholarships for Underprivileged Students

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Resources Support for Educational Innovation

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Transformation through 21st Century Skills Development

Program Goals

Rural Empowerment

Assess and bridge the gap in Internet Infrastructure for selected schools so we can deliver all programs remotely.

Future Ready

Focus on class 6 to 8 (NEP emphasizes Class 6-8, Coding, learn English, science projects, kojo). In some special cases, we will consider extending the program to 5th class and children from high-school.

Mental wellness

Social and Emotional Wellness program for Children – Saksham.

Who Can Become A Mentor

  • Passion to work with children and helping with educational and life-skills needs.
  • Be able to devote at least 1-2 hrs of time per week. Needs a 1 year commitment.
  • Knowledge and willingness to get engaged, listen to others’ viewpoints and bring collaborative solutions to student problems.
  • Work in a team with other mentors to exchange ideas and suggest solutions.
  • Have good academic and professional background. 
  • Must have completed Sr Secondary (Bachelor degree is preferred)
  • Prior experience in the education system will be highly prefered.

BENEFITS FOR MENTOR

  • Satisfaction from imparting wisdom and experience to young minds without a huge time commitment.
  • Recognition from SmartGaon & School Management for the mentoring & contributions.
  • Access to a world-wide community of interesting professionals to learn from and network with.
  • To become a member of the SmartGaon family in order to empower Rural India.
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Our Partners

Our partners schools

BENEFITS FOR SCHOOLS

  • Alignment with the new National Education Policy (NEP-2020).
  • Provides International exposures to students and raises School reputation.
  • Scholarships & Resources Support to school for Educational Innovation.
  • Be able to connect with NRI mentors who can provide knowledge about International schooling standards and modern methods of teaching.
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FAQs

FAQs helps users get the information to understand the program.

Q. What do schools get out of this program?

1. Access to SmartGaon leadership and its Programs.
2. Be able to connect with NRI mentors who can provide knowledge about International schooling standards and modern methods of teaching.
3. Apply for funding grants for special needs. Allocation decisions will be made by SmartGaon Mentors Committee.

Q. How do I sign up to become a mentor?

Please refer to the Join is tab to review the requirements and apply.

Q. As a mentor, do I have to visit the school in person?

No, all the mentor/mentee sessions are going to be online.

Q. How long would it take to process my mentorship application?

Approximately 2-4 weeks. You will be contacted for additional information if needed.

Q. How much time will I need to spend as a mentor?

We expect mentors spending 1-2 hours per week. You are welcome to spend more time if you can.

Q. How long are the mentorship programs?

Anywhere from 6 months to a year. Mentors would need to make at least a 6 months commitment.

Q. What do I get at the end of the program? What is the benefit for me?

You get to work for your passion and get associated with SmartGaon. You will also get a certificate of completion and opportunities to do more mentorship programs with us.
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WHO CAN BECOME A MENTOR
  • Passion to work with children and helping with educational and life-skills needs.
  • Be able to devote at least 1-2 hrs of time per week. Needs a 1 year commitment.
  • Knowledge and willingness to get engaged, listen to others’ viewpoints and bring collaborative solutions to student problems.
  • Work in a team with other mentors to exchange ideas and suggest solutions.
  • Have good academic and professional background.
  • Must have completed Sr Secondary (Bachelor degree is preferred)
  • Prior experience in the education system will be highly prefered.
BENEFITS FOR MENTOR
  • Satisfaction from imparting wisdom and experience to young minds without a huge time commitment.
  • Recognition from SmartGaon & School Management for the mentoring & contributions.
  • Access to a world-wide community of interesting professionals to learn from and network with.
  • To become a member of the SmartGaon family in order to empower Rural India.

REGISTER AS A MENTOR