A groundbreaking collaboration between Don Bosco Tech Society and the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society has resulted in a powerful transformation of 135 young lives through a focused hospitality training program. In just three months, 114 of these trained youth have been successfully placed in prestigious roles across India’s rapidly expanding hospitality sector, achieving an impressive overall placement rate of 84.4%.

The program, implemented at two key Don Bosco Tech training centres—Shillong and Mawkasiang—offered specialized training in Food & Beverage Service and Housekeeping. At the Shillong Centre, 60 candidates were trained in Food & Beverage Service, with 51 of them securing employment in reputed hotels, restaurants, and resorts across the country, delivering a remarkable 85% placement rate. Meanwhile, at the Mawkasiang Centre, the Housekeeping training program guided 75 youth through a rigorous curriculum, resulting in 63 successful placements, equivalent to an 84% placement rate.

Designed to bridge the gap between skilling and employability, the program combined industry-aligned theoretical sessions with immersive, hands-on apprenticeships. Trainees in Food & Beverage Service learned critical customer service skills, beverage handling techniques, and hygiene protocols. Housekeeping trainees gained practical knowledge in sanitation standards, inventory management, and environmentally sustainable practices—skills in high demand within the sector.

This achievement reflects not only the commitment of the trainees and the dedication of the trainers but also the strategic vision of both DB Tech and MSSDS to align skilling with real-time industry needs. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with hospitality industry leaders, ensuring that every module addressed current market expectations and job roles.

Officials shared that the small percentage of trainees who remain unplaced had either declined offers due to personal preferences or opted for alternate career paths. With all offers accepted, the program could have seen a near-perfect placement outcome, further emphasizing the high demand and employability of the trained youth.

This success story from Meghalaya underscores the impact of well-structured public-private partnerships in skilling and livelihood generation. It demonstrates the potential of targeted training programs to empower youth, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the hospitality workforce across India.