Tata Steel runs a slew of skill development programmes to develop the skill-sets of youth and help them become gainfully employed. Most of the skill development programmes are run in partnership with training institutions, development organisations and other private partners.
Tata Steel Rural Development Society in collaboration with Pratham, an NGO, and Tata group Hotels is running 3-month course on Hospitality Training for youths from rural areas at its Kolabera Center The first batch of 10 youth completed its training in September 2013 with nine youth securing a job each with Hotel Kailash International, Barmer while one bagged a job with Ginger Hotel.
The second batch, which started in September 2013, has recently completed its training. Out of a total of 10 youth who successfully completed the training, 4 have been placed with lemon Tree Hotel, Goa, 2 with Hotel Taj, Chandigarh and 1 with Ginger, Jamshedpur. 95% of these youth belong to SC / ST communities.
Training for the 3rd batch, comprising 14 youth 6 girls and 15 Boys is underway and will be completed in February 2014 with placements scheduled for January 2014. For the 4th batch, selection process has already started. As on date, 14 youth have been selected and more youth. are expected to get selected. In near future, there also exists a plan to start a course on Food & Beverages at the Kolabera centre.