Pimpri-Chinchwad: Lighthouse Kaushalyam Achieves 1,204 Job Placements In 2024-25, Empowers Youth With 75% Employment Rate | Sourced
In a testament to its powerful impact on youth development, the ‘Lighthouse Kaushalyam’ initiative has successfully secured 1,204 job placements in the 2024-25 period, solidifying its role as a catalyst for career advancement in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Since its inception in 2021, the programme has maintained an impressive 75% employment rate, having empowered 3,692 young individuals with crucial skills, out of which 2,755 have secured employment.
Operating across 11 centres in the city, Lighthouse Kaushalyam offers industry-relevant courses in sectors such as retail, IT, healthcare, manufacturing and creative fields. With a focus on practical training, personalised counselling and industry exposure, the initiative is not only enhancing employability but also driving social and economic change, empowering both youth and their families.
Personal Success Stories
Participants of ‘Lighthouse Kaushalyam’ shared inspiring stories of transformation. Saurav Parmeshwar Hadimani, now a CNC operator, credits the initiative for changing his life. “Lighthouse helped me discover my strengths and guided me towards the right career. Thanks to their support, I am now working as a CNC operator, and my life has changed for the better,” he said.
Gaurav Rohidas Fulware secured a job at Mahindra & Mahindra with a salary of ₹18,000. “The training I received in interview preparation, resume building, and typing tests gave me the edge I needed. Lighthouse changed my life and improved my family’s financial situation,” he shared. His mother, Anita, expressed her gratitude, saying, “Lighthouse provided my son with the right guidance and job opportunities, which not only boosted his confidence but also improved our family’s circumstances. I am forever thankful to them for the change they brought into our lives.”
Diverse Career Paths & Holistic Support
The ‘Lighthouse Kaushalyam’ initiative offers a broad spectrum of skilling programmes catering to the evolving job market. Courses range from retail and IT skills to healthcare, manufacturing and creative fields. The programme also provides personalized career counselling, industry visits and mock interviews, ensuring students are well-prepared for the professional world. This holistic approach equips youth with the soft skills required to thrive in competitive job markets.
Strong Industry Collaboration
One of the key pillars of Lighthouse Kaushalyam’s success is its collaboration with 50+ employers, who actively participate in HR conclaves and offer valuable job opportunities. With over 1,700 job vacancies mapped across various sectors, the initiative has built a strong hyperlocal ecosystem that benefits both job seekers and employers.
Courses Offered Through Skilling Partners
The programme offers diverse courses, including account executive, retail executive, logistics, customer support executive, MIS data analyst, two-wheeler repair, early childhood education diploma, CNC operator, software development, digital marketing, nursing care, and more.
Centres Across Pimpri-Chinchwad
‘Lighthouse Kaushalyam’ centres are located in Pimpri, Nigdi, Chinchwad, Bhosari, Borhadewadi, Bopkhel, Dapodi, Nehru Nagar, Kiwale and Akurdi.
PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh praised the initiative, saying, “Lighthouse Kaushalyam is a prime example of how skill development can drive economic empowerment. With over 75% of participants securing jobs within six months of completing their training, this initiative aligns with our vision of creating a self-reliant and empowered society. The programme is a testament to what can be achieved when industry, government, and community work together for the common good.”