IBM's Job Mela Connects Skilled Youth with Employers in Uttar Pradesh

IBM partnered with the 1M1B Foundation and the Government of Uttar Pradesh to host a massive job fair in Lucknow, aimed at connecting young people's skills and aspirations with meaningful careers. The event, held on August 3 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, brought together thousands of job seekers and employers from various industries.

The Job Mela was different from conventional job fairs as it focused on creating a pipeline from training to recruitment. Candidates received career-readiness support through IBM SkillsBuild before being mapped to employers based on their qualifications and workplace skills. Opportunities covered technical, operational, sales, customer support, and AI-enabled roles.

IBM and the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission exchanged an MoU at the event to strengthen IBM's skilling programs in the state. The initiative was supported by the Uttar Pradesh Department of Labour & Employment, Department of Technical Education, and 1M1B Foundation.