An industry-aligned community talent development initiative to make Dharmshala's youth job ready and kick start their careers in next-gen tech
Cultivating Tech Talent at the Grassroots Level in Dharmashala
Through a Win-win Collaboration Between Tech Universities,
Employers, and Mentors
Dharamshala.co is a community partnership model to help college freshmen in Dharamshala to:
- Gain access to technology training and industry internships.
- Build rewarding and enduring tech careers.
- Earn above-par livelihoods in the emerging tech space.
About Us
Meet the People Behind the Scenes
Varun and Shilpa, the founders of Dharamshala.Co, made the move to Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh over a decade ago and have been passionate about the area ever since. With a successful background in tech ventures, they are now collaborating with similar individuals and organizations to improve the economic and living conditions in Dharamshala through the development of valuable tech careers for the region’s students and workforce.
An entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and tech evangelist keen to solve the livelihood puzzle of small towns and rural areas by leveraging the internet and the information economy.
Varun Rattan Singh Linkedin
A tech entrepreneur working relentlessly towards taking the internet to the last mile and bringing unprecedented business opportunities to the mountains of Dharamshala.
Shilpa Jain Singh Linkedin
Board Of Advisors
What’s in it for YOU?
Benefits for Stakeholders
Career Navigation & Mentorship: Identify the right tech opportunities for each candidate through systematic assessment, create a viable roadmap to secure jobs, and present a realistic view to candidates in terms of the efforts to be put in and what is expected of them.
Talent Pipeline Development: Training college students hands-on right from the first year in tech skills that are in-demand, industry-focused, and job-oriented. Provide students access to experiential learning through University-Employer collaboration.
Student Portfolio Creation: Real-world experience in technology development through internships, capstone projects, apprenticeships, certifications, and pre-placement/post-placement training with tech employers.
Extensive Placement Campaigns: A tailored initiative to showcase Dharamshala’s tech talent to leading employers, innovating new ways to engage employers in partnering with institutions, and facilitating mass employment opportunities backed by employability.
Talent Pipeline Development: Training college students hands-on right from the first year in tech skills that are in-demand, industry-focused, and job-oriented. Provide students access to experiential learning through University-Employer collaboration.
Student Portfolio Creation: Real-world experience in technology development through internships, capstone projects, apprenticeships, certifications, and pre-placement/post-placement training with tech employers.
Extensive Placement Campaigns: A tailored initiative to showcase Dharamshala’s tech talent to leading employers, innovating new ways to engage employers in partnering with institutions, and facilitating mass employment opportunities backed by employability.
Co-deliver industry-aligned curriculum and internships in partnership with leading tech companies across the globe.
Improve placement ratios, thereby attracting more students in future years, and opening up opportunities for tech research.
Provide guidance, direction, and resources to students through professional tech counselors and mentors.
Testimonials
Words of Trust and Confidence
Shubham Kaundal
(Intern)
I focused on learning about my field here, rather than just chasing money. The work culture always motivates me to learn new things. I’ve been working on projects like Attendance Management System and an ERP solution for an Internet services company.
Tamanna Pathania
(Intern)
My mentors have always been ready to help, which has been a motivating aspect. Working on various projects has given me practical knowledge, and it’s been a fulfilling experience.
Madhav
(Intern)
I started with WordPress for websites and now working on Laravel framework. I’ve expanded from frontend to backend development. In between I have delved into making a Chrome extension. This practical knowledge prepares me for future opportunities.