Webinar
Skills for All: Bridging Gaps, Building Inclusive Futures
Explore effective grant management and CSR program strengthening, with valuable insights on creating sustainable social impact from industry experts.
20th, March 2025 | 4 -5 PM (IST)
Our webinar, “Skills for All: Bridging Gaps, Building Inclusive Futures,” as part of the #CentumKnowledgeSeries, brought together experts to discuss the role of skill development in fostering economic inclusion for women and transgender individuals.
Featuring Shaswati Samal (Manager, Strategy and Planning, Mahindra Powerol), Ashika Genga (Senior Specialist, Corporate Responsibility, Thomson Reuters), and Akshay Gupta (Associate Director, Centum Foundation), the session explores strategies to break employment barriers, leverage digital empowerment, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The discussion highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility in shaping inclusive workforce policies and the impact of skilling initiatives on long-term economic resilience. Shaswati Samal shared insights on workforce strategy and policy implementation, Ashika Genga brought perspectives on CSR-led skilling programs, and Akshay Gupta discussed data-driven approaches to bridging employment gaps.
The webinar examined how digital skilling, entrepreneurship, and policy collaboration can create pathways to sustainable employment. Attendees got actionable insights to drive impact in their organizations and communities, ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
This session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strategies needed to build an inclusive and skilled workforce, reinforcing the role of sustainable skilling in shaping a more equitable future. Through knowledge-sharing platforms like this, Centum Foundation continues to drive meaningful change, fostering resilience and economic empowerment.
Speakers
Shaswati Samal |
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Shaswati Samal is a passionate advocate for skill development, economic inclusion, and social impact. With over a decade of experience in business strategy and workforce development, she plays a key role in driving inclusive growth initiatives at Mahindra & Mahindra. Her expertise in digital empowerment, industry collaboration, and vocational training aligns with her commitment to creating opportunities for marginalized communities, including women and transgender individuals. With a background in manufacturing and data-driven decision-making, she understands the transformative power of skills in fostering financial independence and sustainable livelihoods. Beyond her corporate role, Shaswati is actively involved in human rights, social services, and community welfare initiatives. |
Ashika Genga |
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Ashika Genga is a dedicated CSR professional with extensive experience in CSR strategy, compliance, and project portfolio management. With a strong focus on employee engagement and operational excellence, she has successfully led impactful initiatives aligning with both employee and client expectations. Passionate about bridging the skilling gap in the CSR sector, she founded Skibetto, a movement aimed at raising awareness among students and professionals about the scope of CSR in India. With a background in corporate social impact across leading organizations like NetApp and Microland. Ashika brings valuable insights into sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and social impact. |
Key Highlights
Strategies to break employment barriers for women and transgender individuals
The role of digital empowerment in fostering inclusive skilling
Corporate responsibility in shaping workforce policies and economic inclusion
The impact of skilling initiatives on financial independence and social mobility
Entrepreneurship as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods
Policy collaboration for building a more equitable and skilled workforce
Who Attended
CSR Professionals
Aggregators
CSR Implementation Agencies
Skilling Organizations
Our webinar, “Skills for All: Bridging Gaps, Building Inclusive Futures,” as part of the #CentumKnowledgeSeries, brought together experts to discuss the role of skill development in fostering economic inclusion for women and transgender individuals.
Featuring Shaswati Samal (Manager, Strategy and Planning, Mahindra Powerol), Ashika Genga (Senior Specialist, Corporate Responsibility, Thomson Reuters), and Akshay Gupta (Associate Director, Centum Foundation), the session explores strategies to break employment barriers, leverage digital empowerment, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The discussion highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility in shaping inclusive workforce policies and the impact of skilling initiatives on long-term economic resilience. Shaswati Samal shared insights on workforce strategy and policy implementation, Ashika Genga brought perspectives on CSR-led skilling programs, and Akshay Gupta discussed data-driven approaches to bridging employment gaps.
The webinar examined how digital skilling, entrepreneurship, and policy collaboration can create pathways to sustainable employment. Attendees got actionable insights to drive impact in their organizations and communities, ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
This session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strategies needed to build an inclusive and skilled workforce, reinforcing the role of sustainable skilling in shaping a more equitable future. Through knowledge-sharing platforms like this, Centum Foundation continues to drive meaningful change, fostering resilience and economic empowerment.
Speakers
Shaswati Samal |
|---|
Shaswati Samal is a passionate advocate for skill development, economic inclusion, and social impact. With over a decade of experience in business strategy and workforce development, she plays a key role in driving inclusive growth initiatives at Mahindra & Mahindra. Her expertise in digital empowerment, industry collaboration, and vocational training aligns with her commitment to creating opportunities for marginalized communities, including women and transgender individuals. With a background in manufacturing and data-driven decision-making, she understands the transformative power of skills in fostering financial independence and sustainable livelihoods. Beyond her corporate role, Shaswati is actively involved in human rights, social services, and community welfare initiatives. |
Ashika Genga |
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Ashika Genga is a dedicated CSR professional with extensive experience in CSR strategy, compliance, and project portfolio management. With a strong focus on employee engagement and operational excellence, she has successfully led impactful initiatives aligning with both employee and client expectations. Passionate about bridging the skilling gap in the CSR sector, she founded Skibetto, a movement aimed at raising awareness among students and professionals about the scope of CSR in India. With a background in corporate social impact across leading organizations like NetApp and Microland. Ashika brings valuable insights into sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and social impact. |
Key Highlights
Strategies to break employment barriers for women and transgender individuals
The role of digital empowerment in fostering inclusive skilling
Corporate responsibility in shaping workforce policies and economic inclusion
The impact of skilling initiatives on financial independence and social mobility
Entrepreneurship as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods
Policy collaboration for building a more equitable and skilled workforce
Who Attended
CSR Professionals
Aggregators
CSR Implementation Agencies
Skilling Organizations
Our webinar, “Skills for All: Bridging Gaps, Building Inclusive Futures,” as part of the #CentumKnowledgeSeries, brought together experts to discuss the role of skill development in fostering economic inclusion for women and transgender individuals.
Featuring Shaswati Samal (Manager, Strategy and Planning, Mahindra Powerol), Ashika Genga (Senior Specialist, Corporate Responsibility, Thomson Reuters), and Akshay Gupta (Associate Director, Centum Foundation), the session explores strategies to break employment barriers, leverage digital empowerment, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The discussion highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility in shaping inclusive workforce policies and the impact of skilling initiatives on long-term economic resilience. Shaswati Samal shared insights on workforce strategy and policy implementation, Ashika Genga brought perspectives on CSR-led skilling programs, and Akshay Gupta discussed data-driven approaches to bridging employment gaps.
The webinar examined how digital skilling, entrepreneurship, and policy collaboration can create pathways to sustainable employment. Attendees got actionable insights to drive impact in their organizations and communities, ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
This session aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strategies needed to build an inclusive and skilled workforce, reinforcing the role of sustainable skilling in shaping a more equitable future. Through knowledge-sharing platforms like this, Centum Foundation continues to drive meaningful change, fostering resilience and economic empowerment.
Speakers
Shaswati Samal |
|---|
Shaswati Samal is a passionate advocate for skill development, economic inclusion, and social impact. With over a decade of experience in business strategy and workforce development, she plays a key role in driving inclusive growth initiatives at Mahindra & Mahindra. Her expertise in digital empowerment, industry collaboration, and vocational training aligns with her commitment to creating opportunities for marginalized communities, including women and transgender individuals. With a background in manufacturing and data-driven decision-making, she understands the transformative power of skills in fostering financial independence and sustainable livelihoods. Beyond her corporate role, Shaswati is actively involved in human rights, social services, and community welfare initiatives. |
Ashika Genga |
|---|
Ashika Genga is a dedicated CSR professional with extensive experience in CSR strategy, compliance, and project portfolio management. With a strong focus on employee engagement and operational excellence, she has successfully led impactful initiatives aligning with both employee and client expectations. Passionate about bridging the skilling gap in the CSR sector, she founded Skibetto, a movement aimed at raising awareness among students and professionals about the scope of CSR in India. With a background in corporate social impact across leading organizations like NetApp and Microland. Ashika brings valuable insights into sustainable development, corporate responsibility, and social impact. |
Key Highlights
Strategies to break employment barriers for women and transgender individuals
The role of digital empowerment in fostering inclusive skilling
Corporate responsibility in shaping workforce policies and economic inclusion
The impact of skilling initiatives on financial independence and social mobility
Entrepreneurship as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods
Policy collaboration for building a more equitable and skilled workforce
Who Attended
CSR Professionals
Aggregators
CSR Implementation Agencies
Skilling Organizations