Diageo India announced the graduation of 100 students from Assam in the third batch of its 'Learning for Life' programme, which is conducted in collaboration with Orion Educational Society (OES). The convocation ceremony included notable figures such as Rupak Sarma, MLA, (Nagaon Sadar), Simanta Bora, Vice Chairman, Nagaon Municipal Board, Dr Sarat Borkotoki, Former Principal, Nowgong College Autonomous, Tarun Yadav, Cluster Head, Assam and Surajit Dutta, Public Policy Lead, Northeast from Diageo.
The programme offers over 300 hours of hospitality training, covering Front Office Administration, Food and Beverage services, interpersonal skills, and digital literacy. Graduates receive industry-approved certification, enhancing their employability in the hospitality sector. More than 5,200 young individuals have benefitted from this initiative to date.
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 and improving livelihoods through our skilling initiatives.”
Niladri Banerjee, Secretary, Orion Educational Society also commented, “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.”
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