Mondelez India signs MOU with NSDC to train 660 youth in Bhind and Pune districts

Mondelez India's MOU with NSDC to empower 660 youth in Bhind and Pune Districts

New Delhi, 7th November 2023: Mondelez has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to focus on youth skill development as part of the ShubhAarambh program. 

Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NSDC, Mondelez India aims to empower 660 young individuals across various job roles in the Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) and Pune (Maharashtra) districts.

The program is set to provide Short Term Training (STT) using Qualification Pack (QP) based training modules, tailored to sectors like IT-ITeS, Management, Logistics, and Tourism & Hospitality. The training will encompass soft skills development, role-specific training, tools, work methodologies, assessment, certification, and employment linkage. Furthermore, the initiative will be customized to meet the specific needs of the local youth in Bhind and Pune.

Ophira Bhatia, Senior Director, India & Lead, AMEA, Corporate & Government Affairs at Mondelez International, stated “This initiative aligns with Mondelez India's commitment to fostering a brighter future for the communities we serve, and we are excited to see how this transpires for the youth of the country. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner than NSDC to help us fulfill this mission." 

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC said “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.”

Mondelez India and NSDC anticipate that this partnership will bring about a substantial positive change in the lives of young people, offering them new opportunities through skill development and job readiness.