Mondelez India has announced a collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) aimed at empowering India’s youth by enhancing their skills, building on its decade-long commitment to community development under the Shubh Aaramb programme. The company has formalised this partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSDC, targeting the empowerment of 660 young individuals in the districts of Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) and Pune (Maharashtra) across six distinct job roles, according to an official release.
This programme will encompass Short Term Training (STT) utilising Qualification Pack (QP)-based training modules tailored to job roles in sectors like IT-ITeS, Management, Logistics, and Tourism and Hospitality. It will encompass training in essential soft skills, job-specific skill orientation, tools and work methodologies, followed by assessments, certification and facilitation of employment opportunities. The programme will be customised to the local context, aligning with the specific needs of the youth in Bhind and Pune, the release mentioned.
“Community development programmes like the Shubh Aaramb programme enable us to address specific regional needs while also aligning local industries with the demands of the job market, thereby stimulating economic growth. I firmly believe that by providing skill training to local youth in Bhind and Pune for job roles in sectors like IT-ITeS, Management, Logistics, and Tourism and Hospitality, we can significantly enhance their employability and empower them to actively engage in resolving local challenges, instilling a sense of ownership and community pride,” Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC, said.
Mondelez and NSDC claim that they are confident that this partnership will have a substantial impact on the lives of young people, opening up new opportunities for skill development and job readiness, it added.