Diageo India & TSL Foundation Partner To Train 200 Women In Hospitality

Diageo India has joined forces with the TSL Foundation to provide training for 200 women in the hospitality industry as part of its ‘Learning for Life’ programme. The training center, located in Bhondsi, Gurgaon, was inaugurated on Thursday, with Gaurav Singh, Additional CEO of the Haryana State CSR Trust, and representatives from Diageo India and TSL Foundation in attendance.

The training programme, conducted in collaboration with the Government of Haryana, aims to upskill and empower young women. Singh praised the initiative, stating, "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 organisations. 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 training programme will include theory classes, on-the-job training, simulations in front office setups at the training center, activity-based learning, projects, periodic assessments, guest faculty lectures, and interview preparation sessions. Graduates of the programme will receive certification from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) or an equivalent government body upon successful completion and meeting assessment criteria.

Navdeep Singh Mehram, VP of CSR & Sustainability at 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 of TSL Foundation, added, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Diageo India, whose dedication to 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.”

Diageo has previously initiated various projects across the NCR region, including water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives, programmes for skilling persons with disabilities, and promoting responsible consumption.