McDonald’s India – North and East is committed to making a positive impact in the local communities it serves. The company recognizes that there are many individuals who lack access to education, training, and employment opportunities, especially those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. As such, McDonald’s India – North and East has launched the ‘McDonald’s For Youth’ community campaign to help create meaningful employment prospects for local communities, with a particular focus on the less privileged.
Through this initiative, McDonald’s India – North and East has pledged to hire 1500 people through non-governmental organizations by 2025, representing 50% of its workforce. The company has already hired over 500 young people in the last year, partnering with several reputed not-for-profit organizations such as Magic Bus, Tech Mahindra Foundation, Quess Corp Foundation, and Tarraqi, amongst others.
Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director, McDonald’s India – North and East, said,”‘McDonalds for Youth’ is a campaign through which we aim to offer gainful employment for the youth, especially youth from the under-privileged communities who have limited education and employment opportunities. We aim to hire 50 percent of our entry level workforce under this initiative, invest in their overall growth and development through our world class high-quality training and learning programmes. This initiative is much more than filling open positions – it is about being a part of the local communities, and is an attempt to make them a part of us. We invite more organisations to join us in our endeavour to dismantle the barriers to equal opportunities, dismantle barriers to economic growth and empower the youth to excel in their work and life.”
For most people hired through the ‘McDonald’s For Youth’ campaign, this will be their first job. The opportunity to work at McDonald’s represents an important milestone in their lives, as it provides them with a source of income and valuable training opportunities.
McDonald’s global training curriculum is designed to equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their careers. This includes skills such as food safety and hygiene practices, safe food handling, customer service, communication, and teamwork. Through its robust training programs, McDonald’s has a proud legacy of shaping hospitality professionals, instilling the right attitude, empathy, and passion in people.
By providing employment opportunities through NGOs, McDonald’s India – North and East hopes to create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the walls of its restaurants. The company believes that providing equal opportunities and a better future for all is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today.
Through its collaboration with NGOs, McDonald’s India – North and East aims to be a catalyst for change, shaping a brighter future for India. The company recognizes that positive change is not limited to the impact it can have on individuals’ lives, but can also create positive change in the communities it serves, driving economic growth and prosperity.
