Johnson Matthey, Times Employ India Foundation Equip 140 Underprivileged Youth with Industry-Ready Skills Through ‘Schooling to Skilling’ Initiative
New Delhi, 01st August 2025: Johnson Matthey India Private Limited, a global leader in sustainable technologies, in collaboration with Times Employ India Foundation has successfully completed the first phase of its flagship CSR initiative, Schooling to Skilling. This transformative programme has upskilled 140 underprivileged youth, including 103 young women, through intensive training in Automotive Tele-calling and Two-Wheeler Service Technician roles, effectively bridging the gap between academic education and employable skills.
The initiative, launched with a clear focus on gender inclusion and economic upliftment, offered industry-aligned technical and soft skills training, followed by placement support. It received active support from automotive industry leaders such as TVS Motors, Bajaj Auto Ltd and Royal Enfield, who facilitated on-the-job training and placement opportunities. As a result, over 90% of the programme’s participants have secured employment – a remarkable feat in skilling initiatives of this scale.
Speaking on the impact of this skilling mission, Puvaneswaran Mohan, General Management (Interim Regional Manufacturing Director – Asia and continued role as Plant Manager), Johnson Matthey India Private Limited said, “At Johnson Matthey, our commitment to sustainable development extends beyond technology into communities. The Schooling to Skilling initiative reflects our belief that inclusive growth begins with education and opportunity. We are proud to support programmes that not only equip young people with industry-ready skills but also promote gender parity in traditionally male-dominated sectors.”
Highlighting the need for targeted skilling, Arun Kabra, President, Enterprise & Skilling Business & CFO, TimesPro said, “At Times Employ India Foundation, we view skill development as a powerful instrument for social mobility. Our collaboration with Johnson Matthey has reinforced our mission to enable livelihoods by providing aspirational youth with access to hands-on, career-oriented learning. This initiative is a strong example of how such collaborations can reshape the employability landscape at the grassroots.”
The programme’s impact has been particularly profound in Gurugram (Haryana) and Mundka (West Delhi) – regions where access to quality skill development opportunities remains limited. By empowering youth from marginalised communities with market-relevant skills, the initiative has laid the foundation for long-term financial independence and professional growth.