Transforming Lives Through Strategic Corporate Partnerships
IT and BPO
BSFI
Healthcare
Logistics
Automotive
Engineering and Electronics
Supply Chain
E-commerce and Retail
Active since 2023
ATOS – Skill Development and Employability Initiative
75%
Placement Rate
4408
Youth trained
3317
Successfully Placed
About the project
In partnership with ATOS Prayas Foundation, Empower Foundation implemented a multi-centre skill development and employability programme across several states. The programme included mobilisation, counselling, verification, structured theoretical and practical training, life skills development, assessments, certification, and large-scale placement drives. Continuous engagement with trainees and employers supported successful job placements and strengthened employability for youth across multiple job roles.
States
Rajasthan
Maharastra
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Delhi NCR
Punjab
Sectors
Engineering
BFSI/KPO
BPO
E-Commerce
Logistics
Retail
Active since 2022
AU Foundation – IGNITE
74%
Placement Rate
4578
Youth trained
3369
Successfully Placed
About the project
The Centre of Excellence, supported by AU Foundation, delivered integrated skill development programmes aimed at improving employability outcomes for youth. The initiative combined mobilisation, counselling, structured classroom and practical training, life skills activities, assessments, certification, and placement drives. With strong employer partnerships and post-placement follow-up, the programme enabled participants—particularly women—to transition into wage employment and strengthen long-term livelihood outcomes.
Sectors
IT
BFSI
Healthcare
Hospitality
States
Rajasthan
2022 - 2023
Redington Foundation
78%
Placement Rate
560
Youth trained
439
Successfully Placed
About the project
This initiative focused on improving employability in the logistics sector through structured, industry-aligned training programmes. Participants received classroom-based instruction covering core logistics and supply chain concepts, supported by industry visits to warehouses and guest lectures from logistics professionals. The combination of theoretical learning and practical exposure helped address skill gaps and prepared participants for entry-level roles in logistics and supply chain operations.
Sectors
Logistics
Supply Chain
States
Maharasthra
Karnataka
2022 - 2023
M3M Foundation - Kaushal Sambal Initiative
277
Total trained
115
Secured Employment
Dual Focus
Youth + Street Vendors
About the project
The Kaushal Sambal initiative adopted an inclusive skilling approach by working with both unemployed youth and street vendors. The programme enabled unemployed youth to access formal job opportunities through skill training and job linkages, while supporting street vendors with livelihood upgradation opportunities. By addressing the needs of both groups, the initiative strengthened income pathways across formal employment and informal livelihoods, promoting broader economic inclusion.
Breakdown
177 youth with domain training, 100 street vendors upskilled
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana
2024 - 2025
ITC - Mission Sunehra Kal
953
Youth reached
303
Successfully Placed
8
Sectors covered
About the project
Mission Sunehra Kal was designed to enhance workplace readiness and facilitate employment for local youth in Bihar. Implemented in collaboration with ITIs, the programme focused on demand-driven, industry-relevant sectors to enable sustainable livelihood opportunities. Participants received domain-specific training across Retail, Logistics, BFSI, IT/ITeS, and E-commerce, integrated with soft skills, communication, financial literacy, and digital literacy modules. The initiative further strengthened employability through industry exposure, guest lectures, alumni interactions, and structured placement and post-placement support to ensure job sustainability.
Sectors
IT/ITES
BFSI
Telecom
Hospitality
Automotive
Electronics
Logistics
Healthcare
Location
Munger, Bihar (in collaboration with ITIs)
February - September 2024
Saksham IGS
80
Women trained
63
Learning Licenses
21
Permanent Licenses
About the project
Saksham was designed to enhance mobility, confidence, and employability of women through two-wheeler riding training, employability skills and financial literacy. The comprehensive program combined classroom sessions with practical driving experience, life skills development, and licensing support. More than just a skilling initiative, this program sparked a mindset shift encouraging women to challenge traditional roles, reclaim public spaces, and pursue new opportunities with confidence.
Focus
Two wheeler riding
Employability Skills
Financial Literacy
Location
Thane and Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
Active since 2016
Castrol - Eklavya project
34,124
Mechanics trained
103
Health camps
5500+
Helpline queries
About the project
Designed to address the evolving needs of the informal automotive servicing sector, the program delivers training for two-wheeler, four-wheeler and truck mechanics. It covers essential technical skills such as maintenance and repair, life skills modules on teamwork, customer relationship building, financial literacy, business promotion, and awareness of government schemes.
The initiative also integrates wellness components such as health camps, online webinars on health-related topics, mental health sessions, and facilitation of access to welfare schemes, and helpline support.
States
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Haryana
Holistic Approach
Technical Skills
Life Skills
Business Skills
Health Camps
Mental Health Sessions
2023 - 2024
Prince Pipes - Parivartan Initiative
1848
Plumbers trained
19
Health Camps
896
Participants in health camps
About the project
Prince Parivartan focused on upskilling plumbers with modern plumbing systems and technologies, along with financial literacy, customer relationship management, and awareness of government welfare schemes.. The holistic approach incorporated mental health and stress management sessions, along with linking families to social welfare schemes, ensuring comprehensive support for participants and their families.
States
Delhi NCR
Uttarakhand (Haridwar)
Himachal Pradesh (Solan)
Training
Modern plumbing system
Financial literacy
Customer relations
Mental health
Active since 2023
Jio BP Cares
21,373
Individuals impacted
136
Health Camps
823
Govt Scheme Enrollments
About the project
Jio bp Cares is a comprehensive multi-state intervention targeting road safety, financial literacy, and health awareness for truck drivers and attendants. The program combines structured training with health check-ups and government scheme linkages, significantly improving occupational safety, financial resilience, and health awareness among transport workers.
States
Madhya Pradesh
Haryana
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
Focus
Defensive driving training
Traffic rules
Safe driving behavior
Emergency response
2022
Inscol - SANKALP
108
Women impacted
3
Locations
Early-stage
Entrepreneurs
About the project
This program provided entrepreneurial skill training to idea-stage and early-stage female entrepreneurs, supporting them through their entrepreneurial journey. The initiative addressed specific challenges faced by early-stage women entrepreneurs while offering access to networking opportunities, funding, and business development resources.
Support
Networking opportunities
Funding access
Business development
Locations
Moradabad
Saharanpur
Aurangabad
Active since 2024
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) UNNATI
332
Women trained
2
Districts covered
Micro-enterprises
Business focus
About the project
Unnati is a women-focused entrepreneurship initiative in Moradabad and Bulandshahr, empowering aspiring businesswomen to launch sustainable, scalable enterprises. The program equips participants with financial, digital, e-commerce, and branding tools to boost business viability. So far, 332 women have completed training and are actively building their micro-enterprises.
Support
Financial & digital tools
E-commerce
Branding
Locations
Moradabad
Bulandshahr
Active since 2023
Vacmet Foundation - Waste Management & Skilling Initiative
3497
Total Beneficiaries
10707
Saplings planted
120
Youth trained in GDA
About the project
The Vikalp Project strengthens environmental sustainability while creating livelihood opportunities for informal workers. This unique initiative provides structured capacity building for waste pickers while integrating green initiatives and promoting awareness about waste management among households, youth, and schoolchildren. It integrates green initiatives like sapling plantation and promotes awareness among households, youth, and schoolchildren about waste management. We have been able to provide vocational training in GDA to 120 youths with a special focus to girls through the project.
Integration
Skilling
Environmental Awareness
Public engagement
Location
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
2021
Expedia Group - Badlaav
50
Women empowered
18-55
Age range
Urban Slum
Gurugram Location
About the project
This transformative functional literacy program empowered non-literate adult women in urban slums with essential reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. Beyond achieving functional literacy, participants gained valuable awareness of their rights and digital literacy, enabling them to participate more actively and confidently in their communities.
Skills
Reading
Writing
Arithmetic
Rights awareness
Digital literacy
Impact
Greater independence and confidence in daily life management
Active since 2019
Castrol Ujjwal Kal
4100
Community members attended
awareness sessions
638
Individuals completed
functional literacy training
9 SHGs
Formed for livelihood generation
About the project
Castrol India’s community development initiative, is active in Silvassa-Sayali and Rakholi, focusing on the holistic upliftment of tribal communities. Through adult literacy, school support, and awareness sessions, it strengthens educational foundations. The project also fosters savings and entrepreneurship via Self-Help Groups (SHGs), guiding them toward sustainable livelihoods.
Now in Phase VI, it has impacted 4,454 lives over five years. Key focus areas include literacy, women’s empowerment, skill development, financial literacy, and health awareness—aligned with proven strategies for poverty alleviation.
Focus
Literacy
Women's empowerment
Skill development
Financial literacy
Health & wellness
Government schemes