Supportive services like savings and credit, health care, child care, insurance, legal aid, capacity building and communication services are important needs of poor women. If women are to achieve their goals of full employment and self-reliance, these services are essential. Recognising the need for supportive services, Krrit Welfare Foundaction has helped women take a number of initiatives in organising these services for themselves and their Krrit sisters. Many important lessons have been learnt in the process of organising supportive services for and by poor women. They provide these services in a decentralised and affordable manner, at the doorsteps of workers. Further, supportive services can be and are themselves a source of self-employment. For example, midwives charge for their services and creche workers collect fees for taking care of young children.
Also, women are ready to pay for the services and in fact, this results in the financial viability of the supportive services. They do not have to be totally dependent on subsidies and grants. Some supportive services like savings and credit, health and child care have formed their own co-operatives. these cooperatives have gained operational self sufficiency.
Also known as soft skills, these personal attributes enable you to skillfully and effectively interact with others. Communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are all essential skills. With automation on the rise, these skills will become even more valuable in human roles.
As machines become more proficient at routine tasks, human creativity and innovation will become more important. Developing your creativity and ability to think outside the box can help you stand out in your field and find new solutions to problems.
Depending on your industry, there may be specific skills that are in high demand. In healthcare, for example, knowledge of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring can be especially valuable for your future prospects.