Our Story Begins With a Purpose
SkillARC was founded by a group of passionate volunteers who saw a gap in standard education: the lack of critical life skills, leadership training, and confidence building for youth to drive grassroots community impact.
Founder's Message
Shreya Gupta
Founder
At SkillARC, we believe that every underprivileged individual has the potential to create a better future when given the right guidance, skills, and opportunities.
Dear Friends,
Our mission is to bridge the gap between potential and possibility by empowering underprivileged students with essential life skills, confidence, leadership abilities, and the mindset needed to navigate real-world challenges.
SkillARC is not just about learning — it is about building individuals who are confident, capable, and ready to make an impact.
Shreya Gupta
Founder, SkillARC Foundation
Milestones of Real Change
Beginning of SkillARC
Founded with the vision of empowering young underprivileged minds through life skills education. First collaboration with Yatan Youth Foundation.
First Workshop
Hygiene & Good Manners Workshop for 50 underprivileged students (Grades 1–5) at Yatan Youth Foundation.
Drutagni X SkillARC
STEM Racing & Sustainability collaboration — plantation drive + toy car building activity with students at Yatan Youth Foundation.
Oral Hygiene Workshop
Conducted at Literacy India Youth Foundation with Dr. Pooja Singh as guest speaker.
Self Awareness & Growth Workshop
Conducted at Yatan Youth Foundation; collaborations with Elysium Empressa & Mitti ki Vardaan.
SkillARC × Sarbojanin Milan Utsav
Durga Pooja collaboration celebrating community and youth engagement.
Financial Literacy Workshop
Conducted at Mera Parivar Youth Foundation (Money Jar Game, 50-30-20 budgeting rule, guest Ms. Neha Jain).
Yatan Youth Foundation Annual Showcase
Annual Cultural Showcase 2025 (co-hosted with Suncity School 37-D).
Mission Sarbat Da Bhala
Mentorship Collaboration begins with KR Mangalam University student mentors.
IIM Ranchi Boot Camp
SkillARC presented at the IIM Ranchi Entrepreneurial Boot Camp.
🎉 1 Year Milestone!
Completed one full year of SkillARC, bringing real change to adolescent lives.
The Yap Company Podcast
Featured on the podcast ('Grades, Goals and Good Times') — Founder Shreya Gupta shared SkillARC's journey.
Musical Bootcamp 1
5-day summer music bootcamp at Micro School, Ghosala for underprivileged students (rhythm, drums, vocals).
New Collaborations
Partnerships launched with Tere Hamsafar & Swyam Mental Health and Wellness Clinic.
Our Partners in Growth
We collaborate with grassroots foundations, academic institutions, and wellness experts to scale our life skills curriculum across diverse communities.
Yatan Youth Foundation
Key Collaborator
Drutagni
STEM & Sustainability
Literacy India
Education & Literacy
Elysium Empressa
Youth Action
Mitti ki Vardaan
Sustainability & Environment
Sarbojanin Milan Utsav
Community Engagement
Mera Parivar
Family & Life Skills
Mission Sarbat Da Bhala
Mentorship & Education
The Yap Company
Media & PodcastMicro School Ghosala
Alternative Schooling
Tere Hamsafar
Mental Well-beingSwyam Mental Health & Wellness Clinic
Psychological SupportOur Network of Supporters
Guest Volunteers & Experts
Our programs are enriched by certified practitioners, seasoned artists, and student mentors who volunteer their valuable time and deep domain expertise.
Ruhaan Sharma
Drummer & Percussionist
Trinity Grade 4 Certified
Sunil Rai
Music Educator
Trinity London Grade 8 Certified, 25 years experience
Ayushi Srivastava
Vocalist & Instructor
Ph.D. Vocal Music, Berklee & University of Melbourne certified
Ms. Nitika Kamra
Clinical & Child Psychologist
Parenting Coach (June 2026)
Dr. Pooja Singh
Dental Surgeon
PGIMS Rohtak, 7 years experience (July 2025)
Ms. Neha Jain
Financial Literacy Guest
SCBI Certified Professional
Kabir Gabrani
Mentorship Volunteer
BA Psychology, KR Mangalam University
Prakhar Gupta
Mentorship Volunteer
BA Economics, KR Mangalam University
Recognitions & Honors
Our commitment to grassroots action and scalable educational curriculum has earned us features and partnerships at prominent institutions.
Member, World Teen Parliament
Ongoing PresenceActive inclusion in the global forum representing youth voices, civic participation, and educational reform.
Youth Ambassador, HundrED.org
27 June 2025Officially recognized on 27 June 2025 for helping scale and advocate for impactful K-12 pedagogical innovations globally.
Presented at IIM Ranchi
Dec 2025Showcased SkillARC's grassroots impact and operational sustainability at the Entrepreneurial Boot Camp.
Featured on The Yap Company Podcast
June 2026Founder Shreya Gupta shared SkillARC's journey in the special episode titled 'Grades, Goals and Good Times'.