The Kasbapeth Lighthouse shares an incredible journey abetted by Vanderlande and PMC. The days took a leap of a year which had to be celebrated. Rashmi Chethan- Vanderlande India Sustainability Sponsor, VP Quality & Data Analytics, Manisha Mulay- VP HR Business Partner, Shriniwas Mahindrakar- the Technical AGM, and Deepika Hange- Controls Engineer & Sustainability team member, joined the celebration on the 6th of December.
The emblazon was full of fun, including performances like dance and skits. Students shared their stories and visual representations of their first-year memories. During the event, Ms. Rashmi assured support whenever needed. The program concluded with the distribution of certificates, cake cutting, and some interesting and knowledgeable exchange of words.
Some of the stories shared by the students were:
22-year-old Pramod, a resident of Kasbapeth, lives with his parents and sister. His mother works as a nurse in a hospital while his father stays at home due to bad health. When he learned about the Lighthouse, he enrolled in a Foundation Course. This course helped him feel more confident. After the Foundation Course, he completed the Nursing Assistant Course and is currently interning at Samarth hospital.
Twenty-one years old Nikita lives with her parents and siblings in Mangalwar Peth. Her mother works as a security guard, her brother owns a food stand, her father works in a garage, and her sister has completed her Bachelors in Commerce and is preparing for competitive tests. When enrolled in the Foundation Course, she was insecure and never interacted with people. She was still determining her interests and what job would be most comfortable after graduation. Her professional ambitions were unclear, but she was always calm and patient. Slowly, she participated in daily activities, which helped her to be confident and focused. After completing her foundation course, she completed the Tally course through Lighthouse and is currently employed in Infosys.
