UN Women, LinkedIn partner to launch women's employment project in Mumbai

New Delhi, June 15 (KNN) The United Nations women and Linkedln have collaborated to upskill women and create job opportunities for them in India.

The pilot project under this collaboration will run in Maharashtra.The pilot project would cultivate the digital and employability skills of 2,000 women and present them with a range of career-building opportunities through job fairs, mentoring sessions and peer-to-peer networks. 

LinkedIn is investing USD 5,00,000 (Rs 3.88 crore) in a three-year regional partnership with UN Women, according to a press statement. 

The collaboration will digitally upskill women giving them greater access to jobs and equipping them to fully participate in the formal economy.

“Access to quality education is critical to decent employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for women and girls. The aim of the LINK Women project  is to create a cadre of women who will acquire new digital and employability skills, leading to better jobs,” said Susan Ferguson, Country Representative, UN Women India.

The partnership will be guided by the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).  (KNN Bureau)