Mumbai, India: Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF), established in 2018 as the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Mirae Asset Financial Group in India, partnered with Times Employ India Foundation to deliver its ‘Employability Linked Skill Training’ initiative, awarding 100% scholarships to 177 young people from economically weaker sections (including 54 young women). The programme developed market-relevant capabilities and opened clear pathways to employment.
Under Mirae Asset Foundation’s CSR mandate, participants completed intensive training for the TimesPro Banking Programme and IT Helpdesk job roles, effectively bridging the gap between academic learning and workplace readiness. The initiative strengthened employability among underserved communities, creating tangible opportunities and sustained livelihoods.
Aligned with the Mirae Asset Park Hyeon Joo Foundation in Korea, MAF’s charitable endeavours in India span grants across all stages of education and collaborative initiatives with schools, colleges, government bodies, civil society organisations and other institutions to advance educational outcomes at scale.
With a concerted focus on gender inclusion and economic upliftment, the programme combined industry-aligned technical learning with soft-skills development and dedicated placement support. Industry partners—including The Capital Box, Energize Express, Bridge Group Solutions and Einfratech System India—facilitated on-the-job training and employment opportunities.
As a result, more than 90% of participants secured roles—an exceptional placement rate for a skilling initiative of this size. The impact was particularly notable in Gurugram (Haryana), where access to high-quality skill development remains limited; by imparting market-ready skills, the programme laid firm foundations for beneficiaries’ long-term financial independence and professional growth.
Speaking on the impact of this skilling mission, Mr. Ritesh Patel, Director, Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF) said, “Mirae Asset Foundation is happy to be partnered with Times Employ India Foundation and supporting this initiative that has equipped young people with the skills they need to thrive in the BFSI /IT sector, fostering financial independence through job-readiness training. Through this initiative, we aim to make a modest impact and open opportunities to young students to fashion their careers in the BFSI / IT sector. We are happy to see placement opportunities received by the students post completing their training.”
Highlighting the need for targeted skilling, Arun Kabra, President – Enterprise & Skilling Business & CFO, Times Employ India Foundation said, “At Times Employ India Foundation, we view skill development as a powerful instrument for social mobility. Our collaboration with Mirae Asset Foundation 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.”
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