100 Students from Assam to Graduate in Hospitality Skills under Diageo India’s ‘Learning for Life’ Program

Guwahati, 7th Oct 2024: Diageo India recently celebrated the graduation of the Third batch of students from Assam, trained in hospitality through its ‘Learning for Life’ program, in collaboration with Orion Educational Society (OES). The convocation ceremony was graced by the presence of Shri Rupak Sarma, MLA (Nagaon Sadar), Shri Simanta Bora, Vice Chairman, Nagaon Municipal Board, Dr. Sarat Borkotoki, Former Principal, Nowgong College Autonomous, Mr. Tarun Yadav, Cluster Head, Assam and Mr. Surajit Dutta, Public Policy Lead, North east from Diageo.

The program comprises of over 300 hours of skills-based training provided by academia and industry professionals for employment in hospitality, tourism, and allied industries. The comprehensive curriculum offers students training in Front Office Administration and Food and Beverage services along with interpersonal skills and digital literacy. In addition to this, Industry/Government approved certification provided through this program ensures graduates are job-ready and equipped with expertise that is highly valued in the hospitality sector. Post completion of the program, students are employed at respectable organizations.

Navdeep Singh Mehram, Head- CSR & Sustainability, Diageo India said, “We are pleased to partner with Orion Educational Society as part of our Learning for Life programme and are delighted by the successful graduation of students from the Third batch in Assam. This initiative is aligned to our ‘Spirit of Progress’ goals, and we will continue efforts to make a positive impact on society, enhancing employability & improving livelihoods through our skilling initiatives.”

Mr Niladri Banerjee, Secretary, Orion Educational Society said, “Our collaboration with Diageo India is helping to pave the way for youth to step into rewarding careers in hospitality. With a robust, industry-approved curriculum, we are confident in preparing our students for real-world success.”

Till date, over 5,200 youth have been trained for business and hospitality sector under Diageo India’s Learning for Life programme.

About Orion Educational Society:

Orion Educational Society, NSDC partnered, was founded with the vision of fostering inclusive development by improving the living standards and income of vulnerable sections of society. Registered under 12A, 80G, FCRA, we have become a leading skill delivery center in India, implementing large-scale skilling initiatives using effective training methodologies and interactive course modules. Our focus is to empower youth to pursue viable livelihood options in more than 20 sectors such as Hospitality, Tourism, IT/ITES, Electronics, Healthcare, etc. Through skill development, we aim to achieve a significant impact and align with the strategic imperative of CSR agendas.

We believe in creating a scalable and sustainable model that can be replicated in the future. By providing skills to over 560,000 aspiring youth till date, predominantly from rural and semi-urban areas, we have opened doors to employment and self-employment opportunities across 21 sectors, thereby contributing to their overall development and economic growth. We believe that by empowering youth with skills and connecting them with corporate partners, we can drive positive change and create a momentum for impactful skill development initiatives. You can visit us at https://orionedusociety.org/ for more information.

About Diageo India:

Diageo India is among India’s leading beverage alcohol (alcobev) companies with an outstanding portfolio of premium brands. A subsidiary of Diageo Plc., it is listed in India on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) as United Spirits Limited (USL).

Headquartered in Bengaluru, Diageo India has one of the largest manufacturing footprints in alcobev with 36 facilities across India. It manufactures, sells, and distributes Johnnie Walker, Black Dog, Black & White, VAT 69, Antiquity, Signature, The Singleton, Royal Challenge, McDowell’s No1, Smirnoff, Ketel One, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan and Godawan, an artisanal single malt whisky from India, bringing together global expertise and local pride to deliver innovative, world-class products and experiences to consumers. With a strong focus on driving a positive impact on society, Diageo India has been working on collective action to improve livelihoods, championing Grain to Glass sustainability, responsible consumption and nurturing the alcobev ecosystem, to contribute to India’s growth agenda. 

For more information about Diageo India, our people, our brands, and our performance, visit us at www.diageoindia.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, http://www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practices.

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