IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced a strategic partnership with The Job Plus and the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) to skill and empower young people from underserved communities, creating meaningful career pathways in India’s hospitality industry.
The collaboration, aligned with IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan, aims to address the sector’s growing skill gap and promote youth employability through targeted training and innovation. Supported by IHG’s educational sponsorship, the initiative will help young individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds build sustainable careers and achieve financial independence.
Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “This partnership reflects our commitment to nurturing local talent, bridging the industry’s skill gap, and enabling young people to build meaningful careers in hospitality.”
Divya Krishan, Chief Growth Officer, The Job Plus, added, “IHG’s global presence will amplify the program’s reach and create long-term, dignified career pathways.”
Rajan Bahadur, CEO, THSC, emphasized, “This initiative empowers youth through skills, enabling them to become confident professionals who strengthen the hospitality ecosystem.”
