Chennai, Nov 6:
A vocational training and skill-development initiative led by International Flavours and Fragrances India Private Limited (IFF) in partnership with the NIIT Foundation facilitated formal job placements for 695 candidates across four states in FY 2025-26, beating annual targets by 14%.
The project operated via four Career Development Centres in Salem (Tamil Nadu), Tumakuru (Karnataka), Nagpur (Maharashtra), and Mahabubnagar (Telangana). A total of 1,892 youths enrolled in the programme against a target of 1,700, with 1,858 completing certified modules in basic IT, business process outsourcing (BPO), customer relationship management (CRM), inventory administration, and professional communications. Nagpur logged the highest hiring at 215 placements, followed by Tumakuru (167), Salem (157), and Mahabubnagar (156).
NIIT Foundation CEO Sapna Moudgil said: “Our partnership with IFF reflects a shared commitment to creating better opportunities for girls and women from underserved communities. By bringing together flexible learning, practical skills training, counselling and career support, the initiative helps women build confidence and prepare for employment”. IFF CSR Lead Karthik Palani noted that the renewed programme continues to deliver sustainable livelihoods and financial independence for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.