In a bold step towards bridging India's skills-employability gap, VLCC India, one of the country's leading wellness and beauty brands, has announced its integration into the Government of India's skilling and vocational mission. Reinforcing its commitment to skill-building, VLCC has launched an industry-first initiative: 100% guaranteed job placement for all eligible students, along with scholarships of up to 100% for meritorious and underserved candidates enrolling in its vocational training programs.

Key highlights of the initiative include:

•  100% Guaranteed Placement across beauty, wellness, nutrition, and allied service sectors

•  Industry-certified courses aligned with NSDC & Beauty and Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC) standards

•  University Certified Degree Programs

•  Entrepreneurship support for those seeking self-employment or salon ownership

•  Up to 100% Merit-based Scholarships for eligible students

•  On-the-job training and internships with top industry partners

•  3 month 'Job Ready Courses' to build employability in youth

The announcement coincides with the opening of 14 new VLCC School of Beauty institutes across key cities. This strategic expansion will take the brand's training institutes' footprint to over 106 institutes nationwide, strengthening its commitment to the Skill India Mission. The initiative will be rolled out through the VLCC School of Beauty, which has trained over 1 Lakh students across India, with a focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns where employment opportunities are often limited.

"This is more than a skilling initiative, it's a movement," said Vikas Gupta, MD & CEO, VLCC. "We are not just teaching job-ready skills; we are enabling confidence and financial independence for thousands of young Indians. With our heritage in beauty and wellness and strong industry linkages, we are proud to guarantee placement, not just promise it."

Designed with a mission to empower youth and women with industry-relevant skills, the initiative aims to address the growing demand for trained professionals in the beauty and wellness sector while creating meaningful career pathways.

With the launch of these 14+ new institutes and the rollout of its Guaranteed Placement initiative, VLCC reaffirms its dedication to nation-building through skill-based education, employment generation, and women-led economic empowerment, contributing meaningfully to India's journey toward becoming an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Since its inception in 2001, VLCC School of Beauty has trained over 1 lakh students and is now one of the largest players in the beauty and wellness education space in Southeast Asia. With 100+ certified courses and workshops, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, the institute caters to a wide range of learners, including working professionals, school leavers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Over the past years, VLCC has also implemented several central and state government skilling projects under the Skill India Mission, reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in India's vocational training ecosystem.