Marriott International
Marriott launches Project Prarambh to skill 500 vulnerable youth across India
- CSR track record
- Active youth skilling partner under Serve 360; previously collaborated with Accenture and Don Bosco Tech (2025) to train ~2,500 youth across 11 states, but overall India CSR spend is not stated.
Marriott International launched Project Prarambh in September 2026 under its Serve 360 framework, partnering with The Job Plus and Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) to train 500 youth aged 18–30 over 2–3 years. The nationwide programme will be delivered through a network of local training partners, providing industry-aligned training, mentorship, and entry into formal hospitality employment.
Why it matters to you
Because Project Prarambh relies on an extensive network of training partners across India to source and train vulnerable youth, our Pune skilling centres and youth cohort are positioned to become an implementation partner for Marriott's Maharashtra operations.
How to open the conversation
Propose partnering as an execution and mobilisation partner in Pune and Maharashtra to deliver hospitality-readiness and digital-foundational training for Project Prarambh cohorts.
Who to approach: Kiran Andicot, Senior Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International
Summarised from headlines only; open the source before calling
- Marriott International launches Project Prarambh to empower India’s youth with skills, opportunity and pat.., ET HospitalityWorld, 11 Sept