Diageo India Partners With TSL Foundation To Train 200 Women For Hospitality Industry

Gurugram (Haryana), July 19, 2024: Alcohol beverage company Diageo India has partnered with TSL Foundation to train 200 women for the hospitality industry under its ‘Learning for Life’ programme.

The training center in Bhondsi, Gurgaon was inaugurated on Thursday in the presence of Gaurav Singh, Additional CEO, Haryana State CSR Trust, Government of Haryana along with members from Diageo India and TSL Foundation team. The employability linked training programme will be conducted in collaboration with the Government of Haryana to build awareness to upskill and empower young women.  

Additional CEO Gaurav Singh said, "This Skill Development Center will be a blessing for our young women, offering essential skills to thrive in major institutions. Many aspiring professionals lack access to foundational training, and this initiative by Diageo India and TSL Foundation bridges that gap. We plan to expand this center, providing invaluable training and placement support from industry leaders like Ramada and Radisson, helping candidates secure positions in top-tier organizations. In the spirit of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao,' we extend the message to 'Beti ko Samriddh Banao.' Your commitment to this journey will unlock immense career opportunities. Thank you to Diageo India and TSL Foundation for launching this vital skill development center for the youth of Haryana."

The two-month long training programme will include theory classes, on-job training and simulations in front office set up at the training center, activity-based learning, projects and periodic assessments, guest faculty lectures and interview preparation sessions for successful placements. Students will receive National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) or equivalent government certification post completion of the programme and meeting the assessment criteria.

Navdeep Singh Mehram, VP- CSR & Sustainability, Diageo India said, “Our partnership with TSL Foundation, is driven by a common goal to create a diverse workforce in the hospitality sector.  Together, we aim to empower 200 young women with the skills to become self-reliant, thereby contributing to the economic development of the country. This initiative underscores our commitment to expanding the reach of our ‘Learning for Life’ programme and bolstering livelihood capabilities for individuals from under-represented communities.”

Apoorva Sharma, Director- TSL Foundation, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Diageo India whose dedication towards inclusive development is exemplary. In collaboration with the Government of Haryana we will educate and raise awareness on upskilling young women and supporting a thriving hospitality sector. Post completion of the programme, we will offer support for internships and employment opportunities.”

Over the years, Diageo has initiated multiple initiatives across NCR region including water, sanitation and hygiene projects, programmes for skilling persons with disability and promoting responsible consumption.