By:- Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director, McDonald’s India – North & East.
“This World Youth Skills Day, the theme, ‘Skills for a Shared Future,’ reinforces the important role employers play in preparing young people for the future. Beyond creating jobs, businesses have the opportunity to build skills, confidence and real-world experience that help bridge the gap between education and industry.
At McDonald’s India – North & East, we believe a first job is more than just employment—it is the foundation for lifelong learning. With nearly 80% of our workforce under the age of 24, we are committed to helping young people develop workplace and life skills that stay with them throughout their careers. Through McDonald’s for Youth, we have empowered more than 2,500 young people with meaningful employment and structured on-the-job learning, while investing over 90,000 hours every year in developing our managers to coach and mentor them. As India progresses towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, empowering youth with industry-relevant skills will be key to building an inclusive, future-ready workforce.”