Opportunities for Interning
AGRICULTURE, FOOD & ALLIED SECTORS
Agri business development
Agri supply chain management
Agri marketing
Food entrepreneurship through FED
(Food Entrepreneurship development programme)
Agricultural diagnostic surveys through START
(Surveying and territorial assessment of Agricultural organisations, individuals, resources and trends)
Environmental Engineering
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering – Building design and development
Mechanical Engineering – Plant and Machinery
HANDLOOM SECTOR
Textile Design
Fashion Design
MEDIA AND DESIGN
Digital media marketing
Graphic designing
Visual media
Current Activities
We actively engage in internships, industry collaborations, and capacity-building initiatives across multiple domains. Each participant will receive a customised work plan, devised by the Social Factor program co-ordinator and the participant, so that the participant may complete their academic requirements and have a fulfilling experience in the program.Participants will be given guidance and supervision along the way, while they develop their competence
Academic internships
- Agriculture & Sustainable Farming – Hands-on training in modern and traditional farming techniques and conducting feasibility studies for agricultural development of an area providing on-ground platform for learning
- Food Technology & Processing – Practical experience in food safety, processing, and value addition, market penetration
- Visual Media & Documentation – Internships in digital storytelling, research documentation, and media production for impact oriented projects.
- Social Work & Rural Development – Community engagement programs focused on social impact and rural upliftment.
- Handloom – The Handloom Internship Program provides immersive training in traditional weaving, covering the entire workflow from raw materials to finished fabric, yarn specifications, fabric textures, loom handling, and thread selection, along with expert-led sessions on Kerala’s dyeing techniques, design patterns (Kara), and handloom motifs.
Collaborations & MoUs with educational instituitions
We have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with leading institutions in agriculture, food technology, media, and social work, facilitating 1-3 month internships that blend academic learning with real-world experience.
Training for rural women and marginalised communities
Focuses on enhancing livelihood opportunities through skill development, sustainable entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning in agriculture, handicrafts, and value-added production.