1M1B Hosts Job Mela in Andhra Pradesh; Over 200 Youth Selected for Employment

1M1B, in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, hosted a job mela in Kuppam, where over 200 youth were selected for various employment opportunities.

The United Nations-accredited organization, 1M1B (One Million for One Billion), in collaboration with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) and APSSDC, Government of Andhra Pradesh, hosted another edition of the 1M1B Job Mela. The event saw participation from over 500 youth from the Chittoor and Kuppam regions, with more than 200 candidates securing employment in various roles. Organized under the 1M1B Green Skills Academy, the job mela aims to provide meaningful employment opportunities and empower young job seekers with career prospects across diverse industries.

The two-day 1M1B Job Mela held in the Kuppam region brought together over 20 reputed companies and hundreds of aspiring candidates from across South India. The event commenced with a pre-placement and screening workshop, followed by the main job mela, which provided candidates with a valuable platform to directly engage with recruiters from leading industries such as manufacturing, IT/ITES, BFSI, retail, education, telecom, and ed-tech.

More than 20 companies including well-known names like Tech Mahindra, Flipkart, MedPlus, Puma, DHL, Muthoot Finance, Suguna Foods, Raymond, Apollo Pharmacy, and Hetero, participated in the recruitment drive, offering job roles across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, and Maharashtra.

The primary objective of the Job Mela was to provide employment opportunities to the youth of Andhra Pradesh, particularly from the Chittoor and Kuppam regions. In addition to interviews and recruitment sessions, attendees also participated in interactive career guidance and skill development sessions, gaining valuable insights into corporate work culture and interview preparation.

Several candidates were shortlisted during the event and will now proceed to the next rounds of recruitment. Earlier this year, N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, inaugurated India’s first 1M1B Green Skills Academy Career Readiness Centre in Kuppam, established by the 1M1B Foundation (One Million for One Billion) in partnership with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA).

Speaking about the initiative, Vikas Marmat, IAS, Project Director of KADA, said: "This edition of the 1M1B Job Mela was a great success, offering our youth direct access to industry experts and real job opportunities. Each event sees growing participation, reinforcing Kuppam’s emergence as a hub for employment."

Manav Subodh, Founder of 1M1B, shared his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “We are truly excited to witness participation from over 20 leading corporate organizations at this edition of 1M1B Job Melas. This platform has become a vital bridge for young job seekers, enabling direct engagement with top recruiters. Beyond job placement, 1M1B equips youth with essential soft skills and professional training, enhancing their readiness for meaningful employment.”

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