DBT Bureau
Pune, 12 March 2025
In a strategic collaboration that promises to recalibrate India’s employment infrastructure, UNICEF YuWaah’s YouthHub and Gigin AI have joined hands to provide young people aged 15 to 29 with access to employment, skilling, and volunteering opportunities. Since November 2024, Gigin’s AI integration into YouthHub has already facilitated over 500 verified job placements, reinforcing the initiative’s commitment to reach youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as well as those from lower economic strata.
YouthHub, developed by UNICEF YuWaah, is a digital platform designed to bridge the gap between emerging talent and the opportunities needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. The platform leverages advanced AI-driven job matching to offer personalized recommendations based on an individual’s skills, experience, and interests, ensuring that every user finds the opportunity best suited to their potential.
Beyond job placements, YouthHub also connects users with a diverse range of employment listings spanning multiple sectors. The platform enriches its offerings by providing volunteering opportunities that enable young people to give back to their communities while gaining valuable experience, as well as free training courses designed to build both technical and soft skills essential for the modern workplace. Available in nine Indian languages, YouthHub is committed to inclusivity and accessibility across India’s diverse regions.
This strategic partnership between YouthHub and Gigin AI represents a significant leap forward in addressing the dual challenges of access to employment opportunities in one place and the skills gap in India. By merging Gigin’s AI extensive and reliable job verification technology with YouthHub’s comprehensive suite of career development resources, the collaboration creates an integrated ecosystem that transforms the learning-to-earning journey of a young person.
Surinder Bhagat, Founder & CEO of Gigin AI, said, “Our collaboration with YouthHub is a commitment to ensuring that every young talent in India can access verified, meaningful employment opportunities that truly match their aspirations. By connecting skill development with the job market, we are opening doors to a future where each individual’s potential is recognized and nurtured. The intent is to break down the barriers that have kept so many from reaching their full potential and giving young adults the tools and confidence they need to thrive in a fast-changing world.”
YouthHub has set an ambitious goal of reaching 2 million young individuals in the near term and a long-term vision of empowering 300 million by 2030 by fostering collaboration between governments, private organizations, academia, and civil society. The integration of Gigin AI is a critical step in this journey, ensuring that the benefits of advanced technology and personalized career guidance extend to every corner of the nation, particularly in underrepresented Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
Abhishek Gupta, COO – UNICEF YuWaah said, “At UNICEF YuWaah, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to realize their potential. Our partnership with Gigin AI is a step towards enabling access to economic pathways through skill development and meaningful opportunities. By integrating technology, innovation, and our commitment to inclusivity, we are bridging the gap between talent and access, ensuring that no young person, whether from a bustling city or a small town, is left behind in building a brighter future.”
As YouthHub and Gigin AI continue to evolve their collaboration, their unwavering commitment to redefining youth employment in India remains clear. By harnessing the power of technology to create a seamless transition from education and skill-building to job placement, this partnership is setting a new standard for economic empowerment and social progress across the nation.
