The Lakshya Career Mela 2023 by Literacy India held in Gurugram on December 21-22, included tailored training programs that focus on both technical and soft skills, aligning closely with industry needs to emerge a career fair with a lot of innovation in its 2.0 edition. This career fair in its way looked a well-curated attempt to close the knowledge gap between learning and its real-world application for the participating youth.
Themed “Blueprint for Unlocking Potential to innovate, collaborate, and thrive,” this event addressed placement challenges head-on with active participation from industry leaders such as Dell Technologies, M-Cube, Times-Pro, GMR, IOTA, and many more, the event provided a platform for skilled students to connect with potential employers. Support for aspiring entrepreneurs through mentorship, funding opportunities, and innovation-focused programs was also formed a part of the floor immersion.
Attendees benefited from career guidance, networking opportunities, and a demos to technology integration. From hospitality and logistics to banking, graphic designing, robotics, web development, and paramedical courses, the Mela serves as a beacon for aspiring minds.
Lakshya’s strategic alliances in Banking, Logistics, Hospitality, and Retail sectors were announced on this occasion. Under the powerful tagline “Blueprint for Unlocking Potential. Innovate, Collaborate, & Thrive with Lakshya – Where Careers Take Flight,” aligned to Literacy India’s commitment to addressing the critical shortage of skilled workforce and empowering the youth in our communities.
Captain Indraani Singh, an Aviator with 33 years of service in Air India and the Founder of Literacy India since 1996 is the force behind this event. “Lakshya is about nurturing and future-proofing our youth, poised to conquer the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow,” she says. By outsourcing work to community members mobilized and empowered by Literacy India, Lakshya has turned the workforce into entrepreneurs, creating a paradigm shift in skill development and employment. This innovative approach paved the way for sustained livelihood opportunities, curbing migration to cities and fostering a vibrant local economy.
Vikhyat Singh, Senior Director at Dell Technologies, shared: “In the spirit of innovation and collaboration, the Career Mela stands as a dynamic platform for students and youth to explore diverse skill areas. The Dell-supported program, with its remarkable impact on over six lakh beneficiaries, exemplifies the transformative power of corporate social responsibility and Employee Giving. Together, we are shaping a future where opportunities abound, and communities thrive”
