Vocational training and education, as defined by the OECD, aims to prepare individuals for specific careers, enhancing both practical and theoretical skills. The practical and theoretical curriculum enhances individuals’ skills, making them market-ready. In India, privately owned Industrial Training Centres (polytechnics) and Public Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) offer low-cost, career-oriented programs. This approach appeals to individuals from rural and lower-income backgrounds. With estimates indicating a demand for 20 million workers in the Indian manufacturing industry, vocational training becomes pivotal. Hosanna Ministries targets the destitute rural population in far eastern Maharashtra, focusing on ethnic minority groups. The study’s objective is to provide evidence that the project has successfully delivered desired outputs and outcomes, assessing the project’s overall effectiveness and resulting changes. The study employs a mixed-methodology approach with simple random sampling for data collection. Findings reveal a higher number of female beneficiaries, a concerning dropout rate among females, and a notable gender disparity in computer and driving courses. While computer courses receive positive feedback, the majority of driving school graduates become employees rather than entrepreneurs. Recommendations underscore the need for personality development and soft skills training. The study advocates for community-wide education awareness and urges the organization to facilitate job placements based on specialization. It also suggests enhancing the curriculum with advanced computer training in areas like data analytics, web designing, and coding. In summary, the research provides evidence of the project’s success, emphasizes gender-related disparities, and proposes strategic improvements to better align vocational training with evolving market demands.