Bringing Hope
Step-in Step-up (SISU)STEP-IN STEP-UP focuses on preparing local youth in Myanmar for entry level jobs. We create awareness of global issues such as human trafficking, exploitation and care for the environment whilst enhancing personal and social development.
Our Mission
Vulnerable to Valuable
STEP-IN STEP-UP enables vulnerable people to become valuable employees
Our Vision
We are committed to improving the lives of the disadvantaged in Myanmar by providing vocational training programs tailored to the needs of the local job market. We strive to enhance employability and self-reliance in the community. Our transparent, inclusive, and community-driven approach ensures equal opportunities, fostering sustainable change and transforming lives for generations to come.
Our Values
We ACT with: Accountability, Courage, and Trust
Vocational Training
Programs
HOSPITALITY
Offering vulnerable youths real life experiences and skills in a range of sectors
SISU KITCHEN
SISU trainee kitchen aides learning to prepare food in an accessible kitchen environment
ENTRY LEVEL OFFICE (ELO)
Specialized course offering enhanced skills aimed at the corporate and finance sector
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS (CIB)
Offering vulnerable youths real life experiences and skills in a range of sectors
TRAINING OF TRAINER (TOT)
Specialized course offering enhanced skills aimed at the corporate and finance sector
Health Care Aide
Programs
ELDERLY CARE
Foundation training working toward certification as a Health Care Aide Worker. Attending to the basic care and needs of a patient
BABY & CHILD CARE
Caring for children 0-5 years of age. Attending to the basic care and needs of a patient at home, hospital or care centres
FIRST AID TRAINING
Training in Basic First Aid & AED skills
Additional Programs
PADAUK KIDS
The Paudauk kids program is run by SISU trainees and volunteers
GAP KIDS
The GAP kids program is run by SISU trainees and volunteers
AGRICULTURE 101
Agriculture 101 teaches the basics on how to cultivate soil and grow vegetables
Humanitarian Relief
Helping in times of need
EMERGENCY RELIEF
SISU supports humanitarian initiatives for immediate relief
VILLAGE CLEANUP
SISU has ongoing initiatives to find sustainable ways of cleaning the above villages that experience problems with sanitation, mosquitoes, disease and trash
Benefits for the Trainees
HEALTH SCREENING
Health screening and eye tests provided to each trainee
ALLOWANCE
Trainees earn a daily allowance to help support their families during training time
NUTRITION
A nutritious meal is supplied daily
After completing the programs, here are examples of how many months the employees have stayed with the same company
Hotel
Step-in Step-up
Hospital
Security Guard
Waiter
Domestic Home Helper
Trainees Trained
%
of Trainees Have Been Employed
%