Maya Rajabhai Jethwa stays with 5 members of her family in Sutrapada and her father is engaged in agriculture work. She got to know about GHCL Foundation VTI through one of her friends and decided to join the Sewing Machine Operator (SMO) course. Maya has a master’s degree in commerce but was always interested in tailoring and fashion. After completing her SMO course she got a job at Welspun India Ltd. with a salary of Rs.11000/- plus food and accommodation.

When asked about her journey at GHCL VTI, Maya said “I was never confident enough to go out and work, but the VTI helped me build that confidence. Apart from sewing, I learned soft skills that enhanced my knowledge and communication leading to a better life”