At Cairn, we believe that empowering individuals with the right skills can ignite transformation across entire communities. This belief came to life through two powerful events held in July 2025, World Youth Skills Day and the Beautician Batch Passing Out Ceremony, both showcasing how access to practical training can shape futures and strengthen livelihoods. These initiatives, under the Cairn Enterprise Centre (CEC), reflect our long-term commitment to inclusive growth and skill-based empowerment.
On World Youth Skills Day, CEC trainees took centre stage, leading initiatives in four local schools aligned with the theme “Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills.” From conducting live skill demos in electronics, grooming, banking and digital literacy to hosting career talks and workshops, the trainees became mentors and role models for younger students. A standout moment was the symbolic appointment of Mr. Meer Mohamad, a former CEC trainee and now a school headmaster, as Centre Head for the Day, a powerful testament to how training can evolve into leadership.
Meanwhile, the Beautician Batch Passing Out Ceremony marked a significant milestone for rural women enrolled in Cairn’s village-based training programme. With limited access to formal centres, this two-month course was designed to reach women at their doorstep, equipping them with hands-on beauty and grooming skills. Among the success stories was Ms. Divya, who launched the first beauty parlour in her remote Barmer village, creating not only a livelihood for herself but a much-needed service in the community. The event was attended by Mr. Abhishek Singh, CEO of Learnet Skills and Ms. Shweta Singh from Cairn HR, who lauded the initiative’s tangible outcomes.
These events exemplify Cairn’s vision of building a self-reliant India through skills, opportunity, and empowerment. Whether it’s youth bringing digital tools to schools or women transforming villages with new services, Cairn’s programmes are about more than education, they are about ownership, dignity, and sustainable change. From learners to leaders, Cairn is proud to enable journeys that create lasting impact.
Contributed by Sandhya Thakur and Priya Sharma
